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KBI introduces new fentanyl trafficking task force, first ever fentanyl-detecting K-9 officers in Kansas

The team, comprised of KBI special agents, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and Homeland Security agents, says the objective of the JFIT is to “identify and disrupt fentanyl trafficking and distribution networks, and remove this deadly drug from Kansas streets,” a press release said.

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Man shot, killed Tuesday night in Kansas City, Kansas, homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, are investigating the shooting death of a man Tuesday night.
A KCKPD spokesperson said officers received a call just after 6 p.m. Tuesday on a reported shooting in the 1500 block of N. 25th Street.
Officers and paramedics arrived on the scene and found the adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
Police did not provide any information about the circumstances of the homicide or provide any initial suspect information.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
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Patrick Mahomes in a dome? The Kansas City Chiefs’ terrifyingly good idea

Former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been an unstoppable force since joining the Kansas City Chiefs. The young gunslinger has already won three Super Bowls (2020, 2023, 2024) and added two NFL MVPs to his resume (2018, 2022). Mahomes and the Chiefs have been perennial Super Bowl contenders since he took over the starting role. Based on his stats and accolades, it doesn’t appear that Mahomes needs any other advantages to continue his dominance of the NFL and his onslaught of the NFL record books. The Kansas City Chiefs organization disagrees.
Mahomes put up video game-like numbers while quarterbacking the Texas Tech Red Raiders. One advantage he had in Lubbock was playing on turf. Turf play speeds the game up and allows receivers to make more crisp and concise cuts, increasing the chances of separation from hapless defensive backs and linebackers. Mahomes used this to his advantage, utilizing his incredible accuracy to put the ball where his receivers would be, and not allowing defenders a chance to interfere with the passing game plan. The Chiefs want to give that advantage back to their star quarterback.
Kansas is dangling the idea of a domed stadium to the Chiefs, hoping to turn the state into a “professional sports powerhouse.”
The Chiefs are delaying their stadium decision as they weigh their future either in Missouri or Kansas.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 13, 2025
Putting Mahomes in a dome does two things: it removes the weather aspect and puts his speedy wideouts back on turf. Thinking about Kansas City speedster Xavier Worthy on turf with Mahomes throwing to him harkens me back to the St Louis Rams days of old. The Rams were known as “the fastest show on turf.” They destroyed NFL offensive records on their way to a Super Bowl win in 2000 over the Tennessee Titans. If the Chiefs can pull off this dome dream, Mahomes could elevate his game even further than it already is. The Chiefs and Mahomes would revitalize their franchise, giving them a marked advantage over visiting teams.
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