Ben Wheeler

NEW: Before the National Guard killing in Memphis, there has been a string of deadly task force-related shootings. Jonah Neal's family is speaking out for the first time. They're demanding video of what happened. "There wasn't a mean bone in Jonah's body ever."

Former KU basketball player Lagerald Vick has been charged with attempted first degree murder following a shooting in Memphis. Earlier this year, Vick was charged with aggravated burglary and theft of property. Reporting from @shre98 & @brwheeler3: kansascity.com/sports/college…

Former KU men's basketball player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted first degree murder. #kubball Story from @brwheeler3 and me. kansascity.com/sports/college…

A candidate for Congress in north Missouri was accused of soliciting nude photos from a minor former student in 2011. The case was dismissed and the record expunged, but police and school authorities maintained he was guilty in a later civil lawsuit. kansascity.com/news/politics-…

@johnvarlas Home sweet home

Cookeville has always been the spot. Real ones know.

Former Independence police chief Adam Dustman resigned in August, but he’s still being paid by the city.

Latest from me: KCPD paid out $13.8 million last year in legal settlements contributing to the budget crunch at the end of this fiscal year.

A Friday release announced that KCPD officer Blayne Newton had resigned through a mutual agreement with the department. Newton has killed three people since joining KCPD in 2017. Part of that agreement includes a $50k payout.

After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand the firing of ‘problem’ cop. A story by @brwheeler3 kansascity.com/news/local/art…

Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting. Here’s the latest from ⁦@brwheeler3⁩ kansascity.com/news/local/art…

Im excited to announce that I’ll be joining @KCStar as their law enforcement watchdog reporter. Looking forward to getting back into a role I loved working while in Memphis.

Today was my last day working in Memphis news. It’s been a hell of a five year run but this city is the greatest place I’ve ever lived. I’ll be back soon to the news world in a new(ish) role in a new city.

2024 flashback: The city of Memphis released new recordings related to the police killing of Tyre Nichols after a media coalition, represented by an @rcfp attorney, challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure. rcfp.org/memphis-tyre-n…

As Memphis rejects consent decree, pattern or practice investigation at a tipping point localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

Addressed to three members of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, the letter reads that the city has received the agreement in principle from the DOJ. localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

Ladarius Berry entered 201 Poplar in January 2015. He was convicted a year ago. After being contacted for this story, he was finally moved to a state facility. localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

Tennessee Department of Corrections is slacking on picking up those who have been convicted, including Ladarius Berry, who spent nearly a decade inside 201 Poplar. The issue is costing the county millions, and adding confusion for those inside. localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

Martin took the stand towards the end of the day Monday. He said Tyre Nichols, “wasn’t a threat.” And that SCORPION unit officers would exaggerate to justify their actions.

MPD wants more cars, but a downtown garage is filled with vehicles not being sold, collecting dust and sitting on flats. Nearly a quarter of the fleet is from 2009 or earlier. localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

MPD made changes to disciplinary rules Friday, after reporting on asst. chief Shawn Jones primary residence being in Georgia; says new internal criticism policy was a draft not meant to be sent out. localmemphis.com/article/news/l…