Law Enforcement

Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race 

Meet the Candidates

Kansas City-area Politicians Pick Between War on Drugs or Treatment When Spending Opioid Settlement Cash

Cities and counties in the metro are starting to spend windfalls from legal settlements with companies that made, shipped and sold opioids. While some prioritize law enforcement efforts to reduce drugs on the street, others try to attack demand by getting people into treatment.

Kansas Newspaper Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage

Kansas Officials Downplayed Involvement in Marion Raid. Here’s What They Knew.

Documents show unquestioning support before raid, followed by attempts to sidestep outrage

Marion County Record Publishes Following Police Raid — and Gets Seized Property Back

'Not Silenced'

Powerful Voices Speak Up After Police Raid Kansas Newspaper

Meanwhile, Where’s the Affidavit?

Black Drivers in Missouri More Likely to be Ticketed, Arrested

Same Conclusion for 23 Straight Years

Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

City Manager Brian Platt Talks About Potential Railroad HQ Expansion, Police

City Manager Brian Platt Talks About Potential Railroad HQ Expansion, Police