safety

Many of Kansas City's four-lane roads are too fast and too empty. The city plans to slim down many of its most dangerous stretches, like Troost Avenue, 39th Street and Independence Avenue, to curb vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

A new handgun on the market aims to reduce incidents of unauthorized firearms use. Free State Firearms, LLC, a Kansas company, is using RFID technology in a 9mm pistol to ensure only an authorized user is able to fire the weapon.

There were at least 27 cases of grain entrapment in the U.S. last year. OSHA recently added Missouri to the list of states where it’s emphasizing grain handling safety.

With over 5,000 reported car thefts in Kansas City this year, frustrated residents are demanding elected officials and law enforcement find solutions. Plus: A $10 million federal grant will be used to improve safety on Prospect Avenue, one of the city's most dangerous roads.

The two packages were received about a half-hour apart at Memorial Hall, a building adjacent to the Capitol that houses both the secretary of state and attorney general offices. Authorities said they weren’t sure if the same person sent both packages.

Corazones Azules was founded two years ago as a way for Latina mothers in Schuyler to share the joys and challenges of raising disabled children. Now, they have helped raise thousands of dollars to fund a safety program.

Kansas City experienced its deadliest year on record in 2023, although homicides are down so far in 2024. With longtime Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker stepping down, multiple Democrats and a Republican are proposing ways to refocus the office.

Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard is one of Kansas City’s top 10 most dangerous streets. A project to change the road aims to reduce crashes, make pedestrians safer, and connect two of the city’s longest bike trails. It’s just now getting started after more than a year of delays.

Kansas City is one of the deadliest major cities for pedestrians. And a quarter of the traffic deaths over the last few years happened on just a few streets, which have become wider and faster than necessary over the decades. How did Kansas City get this way, and how is the city now working to make its streets less dangerous?

HP Village Management bought the Country Club Plaza last month after its previous owners defaulted on loan payments. The shopping district's new owners have big plans to improve the area — including increasing security, attracting local tenants, and making it friendlier to pedestrians.

Increasing temperatures brings a heightened risk of heat stroke, fleas, ticks and other maladies. By being aware and taking some precautions, humans can protect their dogs and cats.

City ordinances outlaw watching or participating in street racing or “sideshows” where drivers engage in illegal stunts. But the issue persists.