Public Safety
The Boy In The Woods: The Story of Frank McGonigle
A new book written by Jim Cosgrove, better known as children’s performer “Mr. Stinky Feet,” documents the disappearance and subsequent murder of Frank McGonigle, a member of the prominent Kansas City family that operated McGonigle’s Market.
A Mother’s Quest for Openness Provides Map for Spurring Change
When Sheila Albers couldn’t get answers to questions she had after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed by an Overland Park police officer, she didn’t give up. Her story shows how everyday people can leverage public records to shape communities for the better.
High School Students Canvass Voters About Local Control of KCPD
Students from three local schools are canvassing voters to gauge political support for local control of the Kansas City Police Department.
‘Pulled Over: The Hannah Fizer Case’ Tells the Story of a Sedalia Shooting
A new, 16-minute documentary from Independent Lens chronicles Hannah Fizer’s death at the hands of a Pettis County deputy.
Use of the Force: KC Debates Police Department Staffing
Kansas City is grappling with how to allocate resources for its police department this budget season. Much of the debate turns on how many police officers are needed, and how they should be deployed.