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Trump tempers officials’ grave assessments with optimism
The U.S. surgeon general says that Americans should brace for levels of tragedy reminiscent of the Sept. 11 attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, while the nation’s infectious disease […]
Coronavirus rocks already strained ties between US and China
Badly strained ties between the United States and China are deteriorating further with the two sides hurling harsh accusations and bitter name-calling over responsibility for the spread of the novel […]
Missouri woman sentenced to 23 years in husband’s killing
A Missouri woman was sentenced this week to 23 years in prison in the death of her husband whom the defense alleged she stayed with despite the relationship being abusive […]
Trump tweets send stinging message to countless Americans
When President Donald Trump tweeted that four congresswomen should “go back” where they came from, Erika Almiron was reminded of the first time she heard the same comments. She was […]
How did detectives miss key suspect in 1993 child slaying?
The red flags were there. Earl Webster Cox was already a convicted child sex offender with a history of molesting little girls when 9-year-old Angie Housman was abducted moments after […]
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Polsinelli recruits 13-attorney Denver firm
Kansas City-based Polsinelli Shughart is planning to add a 13-attorney Denver firm, announcing that six partners from the firm will join while the remaining seven lawyers have offers.
Supreme Court lets stand $21M in attorneys’ fees
Plaintiffs attorneys get to keep fees of up to $21 million after the Supreme Court turned down an appeal of a settlement with A.G. Edwards.
High court tosses part of two-month-old opinion
The Missouri Supreme Court handed down decisions in three cases today.
High court e-filing starts Thursday
Heads up, appellate attorneys: The Missouri Supreme Court will switch Thursday to electronic filing.
Former Jackson Co. Circuit Court judge dies
Dean, 64, died Saturday at his home, according to court spokeswoman Mary Jacobi.
Settlement shows up in Lee’s Summit bond rating
A rating agency review of Lee’s Summit bonds took into account a $15.5 million settlement with a man wrongly convicted of child molestation.
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