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4 days ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lee's Summit Police Department says a police officer was shot multiple times late Sunday night on a domestic disturbance call. Police say officers were called to the 3500 block of SW Hollywood Drive about 11 p.m.Police say as the first officer arrived on scene in the apartment complex and while waiting for his assisting officer, the officer saw a man running from the scene. The officer chased the suspect on foot and quickly advised via the radio that shots had been fired.
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3 weeks ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Police say a juvenile riding a Predator minibike was injured in a crash Sunday night. Police say the juvenile was traveling northbound on North Hunter and failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the intersection of North Hunter and NE 108th. Police say the juvenile entered the intersection and struck a maroon Toyota Avalon that was traveling eastbound on NE 108th. Police say the juvenile was not wearing a helmet and was ejected off the minibike.
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1 month ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence Police say one person was shot Monday night at Patio 816. Police say they were called to the restaurant just east of I-70 and I-470 about 8:45 p.m. They say one man was shot during a disturbance. He has non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. One person of interest was taken into custody. The shooting is under investigation.
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1 month ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is investigating two motorcycle crashes that happened on westbound U.S. 24 Highway, prior to Elsea Smith Road. Police say the first incident involved a westbound 2021 Indian motorcycle that left the road and collided with a utility pole about 11:30 p.m.The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and died on the scene. Police say the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
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2 months ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters |Kc Scout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Westbound I-70 west of I-470 is closed because of an overturned tractor-trailer. The Missouri Highway Patrol says the semi overturned about 1:30 a.m.The Highway Patrol says there are injuries, but the extent is unknown at this time. MSHP believes the road will be closed for hours. In addition to westbound I-70, the 291 southbound exit to I-70 westbound, as well as the northbound I-470 exit to I-70 westbound are closed.
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2 months ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Police are looking for a suspect in a homicide in the Northland. Police were called to the 4000 block of North Bennington on a reported shooting just after 10 p.m.When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot at an apartment building. He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police say he died at the hospital just after 11:30 p.m.Police say no one is in custody. Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting.
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2 months ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Police say one woman was killed and a second woman injured in a homicide in south Kansas City. Police were called to an apartment in the 600 block of East Minor Drive on a disturbance call about 11:30 p.m.When they arrived, they found two women inside an apartment with unknown injuries. Police say one of the women was alert and had what appeared to be minor injuries. She is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
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2 months ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Friday morning through Friday evening. It is for portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central and west central Missouri, which includes the Kansas City metro. According to the alert, damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are also possible. Travel could also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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2 months ago | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist. Police say the crash happened about 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Street and Lee's Summit Road. Police say a Ford Focus was traveling eastbound and hit the bicyclist. The driver of the vehicle initially left the scene, but police say the driver later contacted dispatch to report their involvement. The bicyclist is in the hospital and remains in critical condition.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
kshb.com | Jamie Peters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Overland Park Fire Department says one woman suffered minor smoke inhalation in a fire Tuesday night. Firefighters say there was heavy smoke and fire from the garage of a home near 89th and Craig Drive when they arrived. It took about 40 minutes to get the fire under control. Firefighters say one woman was treated at the scene for minor smoke inhalation and minor injuries. She told firefighters her smoke alarm woke her up and she was able to get out safely.
