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Activist Plays Taped Shon Pernice Call

A Clay County judge hears testimony about what evidence will be admissible in the upcoming murder trial of Shon Pernice.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:06:44 CST

Seat Belt Credited For Saving Life Of OP Teen

Overland Park police say a seat belt played a big part in saving the life of a teenager involved in a rollover accident on Thursday.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:38:23 CST

Biggest Snowfall So Far This Season Expected Monday

The Kansas City metro is expected to see its biggest snowfall so far this season, with the snow starting late Sunday night and continuing through the entire day Monday.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:41:14 CST

Charges Filed In Platte City Meth Raid

Platte County prosecutors charge two men and a woman in connection with a raid at a Platte City house that authorities suspect was being used as a meth lab.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:25:55 CST

3 Charged In Beatings At Homeless Camp

Jackson County prosecutors charged two men and a woman with beating two men at a homeless camp in the 1100 block of Guinotte Avenue early Thursday morning.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:28:52 CST

Police Hope To ID Vehicle In Tool Theft

Independence police ask the public to help identify a vehicle sought in connection with a tool theft in a restaurant parking lot.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:36:34 CST

Congressman Wants To Delay Ike Memorial

Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf is asking a federal panel to reject architect Frank Gehry's design for a memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:13:20 CST

Powerball Jackpot Hits 3rd-Highest Level

After strong ticket sales, officials with the Missouri Lottery announces that the jackpot for this weekend's Powerball drawing has grown to $325 million, the third-largest jackpot in the history of the multi-state game.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:05 CST

Police: Severed Arm Belonged To Montana Man

Police say a severed arm found next to railroad tracks in Springfield belonged to a Montana man who committed suicide last month.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:19 CST

Man Accused Of Killing Toddler Faces December Trial

A Missouri man accused of killing a 3-year-old neighbor who had wandered into his backyard was scheduled for trial in December, with jurors to be drawn from another county.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:29:17 CST

Couple Traps Purple Squirrel In Yard

A couple in Pennsylvania trapped a purple squirrel recently in their yard.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:18:16 CST

See Hour-By-Hour Breakdown Of Snow For Monday

It looks we'll see a good chance for snow on Monday. See an hour-by-hour breakdown of the expected precipitation.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:56:29 CST

Minivan Crashes On WB I-70 At Blue Ridge Cutoff

The driver of a minivan crashed into the median wall on westbound Interstate 70 near Blue Ridge Cutoff Friday morning.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:58:33 CST

Kansas City School District To Hold Open House

The Kansas City, Mo., School District will host an open house on Sunday at several schools.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:57 CST

Couple Keeps Twins In Yearlong Quarantine

Most families couldn't imagine spending a year in quarantine, but one Kansas City-area couple is doing it to protect their children.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:32 CST

Man Injured In OP Apartment Fire

An explosion and fire injures a man and displaces the tenants of 12 Overland Park apartments.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:26:49 CST

Hackers Target Mo. Animal Shelter

Homeless animals at a Higginsville no-kill shelter become the latest victims of high-tech crime.

Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 21:29:15 CST

Child Self Defense Starts With Screaming

Surveillance video of a 7-year-old girl fighting off a man who was trying to abduct her is raising new attention to self-defense lessons for young children.

Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 21:23:03 CST

Foreclosure Settlement To Help States, Homeowners

Homeowners who fell victim to improper foreclosure practices could be getting a lifeline.

Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 21:19:31 CST