http://kcur.org en http://kcur.org/post/kansas-city-murder-burst-contrasted-new-crime-fight-job <p>Kansas City’s newest program to fight violent crime began today, aided by UMKC researchers, state and federal prosecutors, police and others.&nbsp; The launch coincided with a chilling set of deaths.</p><p>A fresh double-homicide in south-side Kansas City had detectives going to work, one&nbsp; hour before top crime fighters were gathering to describe the program, initially announced in May of 2012.</p><p>There had been 6 murders in the preceding 48 hours.</p><p>Into the mix comes the Kansas City No Violence Alliance or KC NoVA.</p> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:34:07 +0000 Dan Verbeck 31204 at http://kcur.org Kansas City Murder Burst Contrasted With New Crime Fight Job