Public Safety
For-profit Kansas Prison an Understaffed ‘Hell Hole’ of Violence, Death and Drugs
Attorneys and former guards describe CoreCivic’s pre-trial detention facility in Leavenworth as out of control,
Emergency Calls: What Do Kansas Citians Ask of Police?
A new program at the Kansas City Police Department is capturing more granular data about how often residents summon officers, and why.
‘Defund the Police’ was Designed to Provoke a Response. In Missouri, it Worked
Republican lawmakers have responded with outrage to moves in Kansas City and St. Louis to reshuffle police funding.
How Many Police Does It Take To Protect and Serve Kansas City?
The proper number and deployment of police officers needed to protect and service the community lies at the heart of the legal and budget fight involving the Kansas City Police Department.
Citizen and Nextdoor Are Making Us All Vigilantes. Is That a Good Thing?
Public safety apps such as Nextdoor and Citizen are creating a new kind of surveillance culture, absent of context.
Most Wanted In Kansas City: More Police Recruits
The Kansas City Police Department is struggling to fill more than 200 open positions.
Kansas, Missouri Ranked Among 10 Worst States for Distracted Driving
Kansas and Missouri just made the top 10 on a less-than-desirable list: the worst states for distracted driving.
Dads Against Crime
A community activist has formed Dads Against Crime to lend support to fathers of murder victims.
Booming Business: Guns Are a Hot Gift Item This Holiday Season
Guns sales are booming in 2020, and firearms are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season.
Missouri’s Execution of Ernest Johnson Merely Adds to Body Count
When the state of Missouri executed an intellectually disabled man on Oct. 5, it brought shame, disgrace and infamy on its citizens, in whose name it acted.