News to Know (10/6/21)
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. - A recent increase in police pursuits in Crawford County is raising concern with the sheriff's office. In September, there were three pursuits and all three involved stolen vehicles.…
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Increasing number of pursuits causing concern in Crawford County
The number of police pursuits has been on the rise in Crawford County and that's causing concern with law enforcement. We spoke with the Crawford County Sheriff and the Pittsburg Police Department about the situation.
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News to Know (10/4/21)
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. - The Crawford County Sheriff says one of the suspects in a pursuit nearly hit a deputy during the chase. This is an update to a story we brought…
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News to Know (9/24/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - A jury finds a Joplin murder suspect guilty. Steven Thompson left the courtroom Thursday afternoon, after hearing the jury's verdict...guilty of First-Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action,…
Jury finds Stephen Thompson guilty of first-degree murder
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News to Know (9/23/21)
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