Peggy Lowe
Investigative ReporterI’m a veteran investigative reporter who came up through newspapers and moved to public media. I want to give people a better understanding of the criminal justice system by focusing on its deeper issues, like institutional racism, the poverty-to-prison pipeline and police accountability. Today this beat is much different from how reporters worked it in the past. I’m telling stories about people who are building significant civil rights movements and redefining public safety.
Email me at [email protected].
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Police Chief Stacey Graves said she is frustrated that many teens charged with violent crimes don't face stiffer consequences. She made suggestions to juvenile court authorities.
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The juveniles were charged in Jackson County Family Court with two felonies, including second-degree murder, for the fatal shooting of the beloved Irish restaurant owner. Both suspects remain in detention.
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Brady & Fox chef Shaun Brady was a key organizer in Kansas City's Irish Fest, which is scheduled to go on this weekend. His killing comes amidst community outcry about the rising number of property crimes in Kansas City, many of which are being committed by juveniles with guns.
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An increasingly popular way for political campaigns to connect to voters is through text messaging. And while you may find them annoying — they're probably working. Plus, Kansas Democrats are hoping to flip enough seats in the state Legislature to get rid of the Republican supermajority.
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Seis meses después del desfile del 14 de febrero, los sobrevivientes menores de 18 años responden de manera diferente a los ruidos fuertes, las celebraciones y las cosas que les encantaban hacer. En esta entrega de nuestra serie “The Injured,” conocemos a niños que sobrevivieron al tiroteo masivo solo para vivir con cicatrices emocionales.
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Nearly 50 cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed in Wyandotte County — more than the total number of cases in the state of Kansas last year. Still, experts say overall public risk is low.
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Six months after the Feb. 14 parade, survivors under 18 years old respond differently to loud noises, celebrations and things they used to love to do. In this installment of “The Injured,” we meet kids who survived the mass shooting only to live with long-term emotional scars.
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Whether Johnson wins or loses in the general, Jackson County will elect its first Black female prosecutor in November — she faces Republican Tracey Chappel in November. The winner will take over for prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who did not run for reelection.
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More than two years after his arrest, the former Kansas City, Kansas Police detective finally has a trial date. Golubski is accused of using his law enforcement status to kidnap and rape vulnerable Black women.
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Melesa Johnson, who is running for Jackson County Prosecutor, has been labeled as a “bigot” and accused of trying to cut the Kansas City Police Department's budget. She believes her opponents are trying to discredit her with older white male voters.