Emily Rittman
KY3 News
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Multiple Missouri sheriff’s offices investigating reports of a possible impersonator pretending to be a law enforcement officer
Several sheriff’s offices in Missouri are investigating reports of a possible impersonator pretending to be law enforcement to pull over other drivers → Read More
Multiple Missouri sheriff’s offices investigating reports of a possible impersonator pretending to be a law enforcement officer
Several sheriff’s offices in Missouri are investigating reports of a possible impersonator pretending to be law enforcement to pull over other drivers → Read More
KC Unsolved: Detective, relatives search for justice for Mickey Blevins more than 2 years after homicide
Family members and investigators are trying to get justice for a man who was shot and killed in October of 2020 at Eisenhower Park in Wyandotte County. → Read More
Preliminary hearing held for man charged following 18-hour standoff
A federal case filed against a man charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl will move forward. This comes following an 18-hour standoff, which occurred after three police officers were shot in Kansas City. → Read More
8 pounds of fentanyl powder seized following standoff in KCMO
A woman charged with intent to distribute fentanyl in connection with an 18-hour standoff, which happened after three police officers were shot, will not be released from custody. → Read More
Ribbon, plaque ceremonies held ahead of Tuesday’s opening of KCI’s new $1.5 billion terminal
The new single terminal at KCI will officially open Tuesday morning. → Read More
ATM theft suspects charged after Cass County deputies use Grappler Police Bumper to end chase
The Cass County sheriff says a Grappler Police Bumper was used to stop a stolen truck that was part of a smash and grab attempt to steal an ATM. → Read More
Celebration of life service planned for pedestrian killed in crash that also killed officer, K-9
“We wanted to give Jesse Eckes the same dignity and compassion that we did for the officer,” the funeral director said. “Inside Jesse’s community, they loved him just as much and he deserves the same honor.” → Read More
Fallen officer is laid to rest, remembered for his service and arrest of quintuple killer
“To Jim and Champ, we love you. Thank you for your service,” Chief Graves said. “Rest easy. We will take it from here.” → Read More
Firefighter enters guilty plea for 3 counts of involuntary manslaughter following 2021 Westport crash
A judge accepted an Alford plea during his hearing Tuesday. An Alford plea is a guilty plea when a defendant maintains their innocence but believes the prosecution’s evidence against them would likely result in a guilty verdict. → Read More
Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund assisting fallen KCPD officer’s family
Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and community members are preparing for the funeral services for fallen Officer James Muhlbauer and his partner K-9 Champ this Wednesday. → Read More
Loved ones remember victims of crash that killed police officer, K-9 and pedestrian
An 18-year-old Tonganoxie man is charged with two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter following a deadly crash that killed a police officer, his K-9 partner and a pedestrian. → Read More
Loved ones remember victims of crash that killed police officer, K-9 and pedestrian
An 18-year-old Tonganoxie man is charged with two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter following a deadly crash that killed a police officer, his K-9 partner and a pedestrian. → Read More
Fans celebrate at 2023 Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade and victory rally
Kansas City Chiefs fans flooded downtown by the thousands for hours Wednesday for the chance to celebrate with the city’s Super Bowl champions. → Read More
US Marshals operation captures 833 fugitives, more than 51 in Kansas City
The operation focused on fugitives wanted for the most serious, violent offenses including homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, or aggravated assault. → Read More
WATCH: KC leaders release Chiefs parade route for Wednesday
The parade will start at noon Wednesday at Sixth and Grand, ending at Union Station for a rally around 1:45 p.m. → Read More
Leavenworth police investigate after high school senior is killed
A fight after a pickup basketball game in Leavenworth, Kansas, has turned into a homicide investigation following the death of a high school senior. → Read More
Leaders in Kansas City discuss ways to reduce violent crime
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas hosted a roundtable discussion today with the U.S. Marshals Service deputy director and local teens to talk about violent crime impacting young people who live here. → Read More
Investigators, relatives ask for tips to help solve Alesha Reade’s homicide
Her dismembered body was discovered in February 2021 in several locations near Cameron Road and Easley Road in Clay County, Missouri. → Read More
City council formally approves $750,000 for possible Chiefs Super Bowl parade
KCMO City Council members formally approved spending $750,000 for a possible Super Bowl parade that could be bigger and better than the 2020 party. → Read More