Crime

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Rising temperatures during summer months have been linked to an increase in crime rates across the nation, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at a residence near the 8700 block of NW Hillview Road Circle.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The 20-year-old Skidmore, Mo. man charged with two counts of first-degree murder stemming from an incident in April is facing more charges after allegedly trying to escape jail.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Virginia man living in Fort Riley, Kansas, is facing first-degree statutory rape charges after authorities say he picked up a 13-year-old girl from Elwood, Kansas, and drove her to St. Joseph, Missouri.