Lisa Benson
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Kansas City, MO, United States
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Kansas lawmakers pass bill to compensate wrongfully convicted
Wrongfully convicted and imprisoned Kansans could get compensation for spending years behind bars for crimes they did not commit. → Read More
Family gets some answers after 18-year-old's remains found in Cass County
The human remains found in Cass County last week have been identified as Vernece A. Brown, 18, of Kansas City, Missouri. → Read More
Claycomo Ford plant continues production despite reduction in car models
Ford Motor Company announced plans to eliminate four sedans from his lineup of vehicles. The company says people are buying more crossovers and SUVs. → Read More
KCMO Land Bank offers $100 houses to public employees
The Kansas City Land Bank is selling 25 homes to public employees for $100 to help create homeowners and rid the city of vacant houses. → Read More
Kansas City mom meets officer who saved her son
A metro mom becomes paralyzed with fear as her baby boy started choking. Thankfully, a kind stranger stepped in to save her child's life. But she never found out his name. → Read More
Drivers encouraged to change expectations of downtown parking
Days after a business owner writes an open letter to the city about parking problems in the Crossroads District, city leaders encourage drivers to change their expectations. → Read More
Credit union hopes to bust power of predatory lenders
A new credit union in the heart of Kansas City has a mission to pool economic power in a battle against predatory lenders. → Read More
Sleeping woman shot, killed by stray bullet in Kansas City
A woman was shot and killed about 3:30 Saturday morning in the 6900 block of Paseo. → Read More
Sleeping woman shot, killed by stray bullet in Kansas City
A woman was shot and killed about 3:30 Saturday morning in the 6900 block of Paseo. → Read More
Sleeping woman shot, killed by stray bullet in Kansas City
A woman was shot and killed about 3:30 Saturday morning in the 6900 block of Paseo. → Read More
Man suspected of killing Kansas City attorney pleads not guilty
David Jungerman had his initial appearance Thursday in a Jackson County courtroom. → Read More
Kansas City family hopeful deported mom will return home
A woman has spent the past two weeks in Mexico, away from her husband and daughter, after being picked up by immigration agents. → Read More
Police, local ATF give suspicious package warnings
Metro police and local ATF issue warnings for what to look for on suspicious packages. → Read More
KCPS considers releasing students early every Wednesday
Will an early release day help improve test scores and performance in the Kansas City Public School District? → Read More
Accused dog killer charged with stabbing his mother
A Kansas City man suspected of stabbing his neighbor's dog to death is now charged with stabbing his mother multiple times. → Read More
Lincoln College Prep making room for more students
District leaders hope to eliminate a waiting list by re-opening another school. → Read More
Organization helps man with disability to live independently
A metro man is sharing his challenges as a man living with a disability in hopes of helping others. → Read More
Group working to give renters more power in Kansas City
Plans to give Kansas City renters more power continues. Last year a rental fee ordinance failed in the council chambers, now supporters are going a different route to protect Kansas City renters. → Read More
Work continues on Brookside 51 complex
Developer VanTrust broke ground on the new Brookside 51 complex near 51st and Oak back in 2015. Almost three years later, construction crews are still on site. → Read More
How school districts decide to cancel school
School districts throughout the metro were split when it came to using an inclement weather day today. → Read More