Kansas City crime Archives - The Narrative Matters

A close-up of a royal blue felt pennant with the words "LET'S GO Royals" held by a fan at Kauffman Stadium. The pennant is in sharp focus, while the blurred background shows the baseball field, stadium seating, and the iconic crown-topped scoreboard.

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Kansas City Shakes Things Up: $600M Stadium, World Cup Troops, and Fugitive Takedown: This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri

by Metalle TagnerApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Kansas City headlines this week include a $600M Royals stadium plan, World Cup security preparations, and the swift arrest of a fugitive.

Beloved Gates Bar-B-Q pitmaster killed in Kansas City hit-and-run tragedy.

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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Murder, Mayhem, and Mistrust: A Week in Kansas City’s Shadows

by St. Louis Crime ChimeMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Educators Fight Vouchers, Radiation Program Returns, and KC Crime Trends

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Collage of St. Louis ice debris, a police car at a crime scene, and a crowd outside Betty Rae’s ice cream shop in Kansas City.

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This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: St. Louis Ice Hazards, Kansas City Crime, and Community Growth

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026