Personal Safety
Kansas City is voting on a sales tax to fund a new jail. Here’s what to know about Question 1
Kansas City voters will decide on April 8 whether to renew the city’s public safety sales tax, as part of its efforts to fund and build a new municipal jail. Supporters of the tax renewal say the city is long overdue for its own detention and rehabilitation center — for a decade the city has not had…
Compassion Amid Tragedy: Funeral Services for Victims of Homicide
[Duane Harvey] “This is where we come into. The bodies are brought in here, taken into the morgue.” [Saundra McFadden-Weaver] “She passed away a few days ago. And so now they’re honoring her.” [Theresa Lewis, Family Member] “She was an innocent bystander. And she died for their crime.” [Duane Harvey] “You’d be surprised how many…
Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’
Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.
Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin
Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.
Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases
Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.