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Kansas City Mourns Beloved Irish Chef Killed While Preventing Car Burglary

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A beloved chef and prominent figure in Kansas City’s Irish community, Shaun Brady, was killed Wednesday night after confronting individuals breaking into a car near his popular dining spot, Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge. The incident occurred in the Brookside neighborhood and has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly among those who knew Brady as more than just a skilled chef. Brady, 44, was taking out the trash when he …

Kansas City Man Charged With Murder of Ex-Girlfriend Following Forensic Breakthroughs

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Charles Smith-Howell of Kansas City has been charged with second-degree murder following the investigation into the September disappearance and death of his former girlfriend, Ebony Duncan. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, which filed the charges on July 17, accused Smith-Howell of several counts, including tampering with evidence, armed criminal action, abandoning a corpse, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Evidence leading to these charges includes DNA traces and cell phone records that …

Kansas Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for Aggravated Battery in Lawrence Attack

LAWRENCE, Kan. — A 21-year-old Kansas man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for a violent assault that shook a local community, officials reported. Breyon Paul Townsend of Lawrence will serve 53 months in the state’s correctional system following his conviction for the aggravated battery of another young man in the area. In March of this year, Township engaged in a physical attack that left a 20-year-old local resident injured. The incident, …

Kansas City Police Investigate Late-Night Domestic Violence Incident Leaving Two Children Injured

Kansas City, MO — Early Tuesday morning, an unsettling outbreak of domestic violence in Kansas City prompted an emergency response that ended with two minors in the hospital and one man in police custody. Authorities received a distress call reporting domestic violence at a residence located on the intersection of bearing signs of distress. Police officers, responding to the scene around 1 a.m., were met with the sounds of a heated argument emanating from within …

Investigation underway after Kansas home explosion injures one person

Firefighters responded to a home explosion in Wichita, Kansas, which resulted in one person being sent to the hospital. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, with authorities working to determine what led to the incident. The explosion occurred on a residential street, causing significant damage to the home and sending debris flying into neighboring properties. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where they found the injured individual and provided immediate medical assistance …

House explosion levels neighborhood in Garden City, Kansas

Garden City, Kansas – An explosion on the southwest corner of 10th and Fair Streets shook the neighborhood, leading to a house being leveled and causing damage to surrounding structures. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, prompting Garden City firefighters to respond and extinguish hot spots in the aftermath. Debris from the explosion was scattered throughout the block, with part of the roof landing in trees to the north, near Gertrude Walker Elementary School. The …

Shooting Tragedy Leaves One Dead Outside Closed Kansas City Business

Kansas City, Missouri – An unfortunate incident unfolded in Kansas City when one individual lost their life, and another sustained injuries from a shooting that occurred outside a closed business. The incident occurred in the early hours, leaving the community in shock and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the area, where they discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds. Emergency services were called in …

Explosive Demolition Set to Bring Down Buck O’Neil Bridge in Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri is gearing up for a significant event as the Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled a third demolition blast to bring down the remaining section of the Buck O’Neil Bridge. The demolition, set for Tuesday, June 18, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to replace the aging bridge with a new, modern structure. Due to safety concerns, the demolition event will be closed to the public, but drivers in the …

Carthage Man Allegedly Kills Wife in Kansas, Drives Body to Missouri: Arrested on Murder Charges

Louisburg, Kansas – A tragic incident unfolded as a Carthage man stands accused of killing his wife in Miami County, Kansas, then taking her body to Jasper County, Missouri, before reporting her death to authorities. The victim, identified as Kenia Lopez, 24, from Carthage, met a gruesome fate according to law enforcement officials. Investigations revealed that Lopez met her demise in the 33500 block of Metcalf Road near Louisburg, Kansas, before her body and a …

Grandmother Advocates for Change After Daughter’s Kansas City Shooting Tragedy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence grandmother is tirelessly advocating for changes in the law after tragically losing her daughter to a fatal shooting in Kansas City in 2021. Davetta Whitmill, who is now raising her grandson following the loss of her daughter Deja Veal, is pushing for reforms to prevent other families from enduring the same pain she has experienced. Whitmill’s journey over the past three years has been filled with sorrow and determination. …