Government
DHS anti-trafficking operation rescues 8 children in Kansas City amid public scrutinyEight children have been rescued from human trafficking and 14 people arrested during the World Cup in Kansas City, but Homeland Security officials continue to face pushback… Read More
Culture
Punching above its weight: World Cup’s smallest host city – Kansas City – celebrates successful runKansas City hosted its last World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, and visitors from around the world along with American media are celebrating the city’s success as a host. Read More
Culture
Kansas City to host its final World Cup match, other weekend festivitiesThis weekend will bring Kansas City’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup match and Fan Festival, as well as a volunteer event to help earthquake survivors in Venezuela and a… Read More
Courts
Former Kansas child crime investigator sentenced for child porn; several Missourians plead guilty, sentenced for sex crimesA former Kansas law enforcement officer who was promoted to investigate online crimes against children has been sentenced to prison for enticing a minor to produce child pornography. Read More
Courts
Illegal immigrants sentenced for sex trafficking minors in NebraskaTwo illegal immigrants from South America were sentenced to prison Monday for sex trafficking minors in Nebraska. Michel Daiana Martinez-Gonzalez, 29, of Colombia, and Alfredo Manuel Zambrano-Hurtado,… Read More