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There's a special place in Hell for whoever did this. Independence police are investigating after someone hanged a Jack Russell terrier, Chico, from a tree either late Friday or early Saturday. Sara and Mike interviewed Chico's owner, Brenda Looney, here....

Kansas City police had a sobriety checkpoint from Friday night into early Saturday on 169 Highway near the downtown airport. Officers stopped 1,027 arrests and made 26 DUI arrests, along with 11 other arrests for other offenses.

KC,As I watch the woman who's dog was killed mourn I can't help but think if it was her son or grandson killed less people would care.  That's a very sad state affairs in out hell hole of a city.  How...

KC,Remember knives hurt & kill also.  If people in our hell hole don't have a gun they will use a knife. If you know who did the cutting holla at me.Peace,Alonzo Washington(913) 321-6764Cut to the hol...

KC,The protest is set up for Monday at Shell.  Preachers, activists & community folks will gather. They wanted me to set up some media for the event. I let them know that I am not really trying to dea...

KC,I was out and about today.  A lot of young people approached me about the Plaza hang out thing.  Most of them said if KCMO can support Rock Fest they won't stay away from places that they are not w...

KC,The killing does not stop in KCMO.  The sad thing is that no one really cares about the carnage as long as it stays on the eastside.  If you know who was doing all the shooting give me a tip. Read ...

KC,You know I have more leather jackets than Fonzie & Elvis.  Now that summer is over I feel them calling me. Leather is a big part of my appeal. I will be in my second skin soon. Ayyyyy!Peace,Alonzo ...

KC,This time it took place in KCMO. If you know who pulled the trigger please give me a tip.Peace,Alonzo Washington(913) 321-6764

KC,If you have not looked at my Plaza Flash Mob cartoon satire now is the time to check it out. It shows the truth of the problem and gives some answers. It also takes on a new importance now that the...

KC,Earlier this year the media was late in reporting the growing gatherings at the Plaza by urban youth. Tony's Kansas City's blog & my site were on top of the problem long before the press.  The medi...

KC,I have been asked to go to a meeting on Sunday about the Shell shootings. A bunch activists, preachers & community folks are planning a protest press conference for Monday regarding all the shootin...

KC,Well, at least this time a clerk did not do the shooting.  A man was shot by random gunfire at 36th & Main. The victim is okay and won't die. If you know who pulled the trigger give me a tip.Peace,...

KC,I would have to say no. The rapist rap has millions of hits.  The rapist is still free. Now, the same team who put together that song has done one with a crazy woman who saw a shooting take place i...

KC,I think this is going to be a new crime problem.  Clerks & guns going out of control. They have a right to protect themselves. However, the should not be able to break the law. Read what this man h...

KC,I see a problem here.  I undersatnd shooting at criminals with gun. However, when a person is acting crazy it's time to call the cops.  I think these clerks are getting trigger happy.  Plus the c l...

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Well, here's some evidence the world doesn't completely suck: An anonymous benefactor has bought new gear for a Northland teen who operates his own lawn-care business. The kid's mowers and other equipment were recently stolen, and his insurance wouldn't cover...

About 9:20 on Friday morning, Kansas City police found a baby girl, sitting in a stroller, abandoned at 37th Street and Elmwood. The child, who is 10 months old, had a note asking that someone take care of her. Officers...

About 7 tonight, a man was shot and killed at a Shell station near Bannister and Drury. Sara Shepherd reported the dead man had come into the store and had caused some kind of disturbance. KMBC's take on the story...