Kansas City’s first police chief was once a Wild West legend
In the annals of Wild West lawmen, you may not know Thomas Speers, the first police chief in Kansas City, but he was a legend in the late 19th century. […]
Kansas City’s first police chief was once a Wild West legend
In the annals of Wild West lawmen, you may not know Thomas Speers, the first police chief in Kansas City, but he was a legend in the late 19th century. […]
Master printer helps Kansas City artists look their best
Mike Sims is a bit emotional. As he prepares to celebrate 40 years of working with an array of acclaimed artists, the master printer admits it’s overwhelming. “Huge memories, yeah,” […]
Master printer helps Kansas City artists look their best
Mike Sims is a bit emotional. As he prepares to celebrate 40 years of working with an array of acclaimed artists, the master printer admits it’s overwhelming. “Huge memories, yeah,” […]
Jurors side with diocese in pregnant Missouri teacher’s suit
Jurors ruled against a teacher who alleged that she was fired from a Catholic school in Kansas City, Missouri, because she was pregnant, unmarried and refused to have an abortion. […]
Jurors side with diocese in pregnant Missouri teacher’s suit
Jurors ruled against a teacher who alleged that she was fired from a Catholic school in Kansas City, Missouri, because she was pregnant, unmarried and refused to have an abortion. […]
Kansas City-area schools innovate to fill teacher vacancies
Kansas City-area schools are trying to remedy a critical teacher shortage looming as the new school year begins, including by placing unqualified educators into some classrooms. Some school districts have […]
Kansas City-area schools innovate to fill teacher vacancies
Kansas City-area schools are trying to remedy a critical teacher shortage looming as the new school year begins, including by placing unqualified educators into some classrooms. Some school districts have […]
Wife’s body found after police kill estranged husband
A missing woman was found dead in Arkansas hours after police fatally shot her estranged, rifle-toting husband near a popular shopping area in Kansas City, Kansas, authorities said. The body […]
Wife’s body found after police kill estranged husband
A missing woman was found dead in Arkansas hours after police fatally shot her estranged, rifle-toting husband near a popular shopping area in Kansas City, Kansas, authorities said. The body […]
Judge rules man imprisoned decades for 2 murders is innocent
A Missouri man imprisoned more than 20 years for a double murder is innocent and should either be released or retried, a judge ruled this week. Ricky Kidd, now 44, […]
Keenan confirmed to LSC board
Matthew Keenan, a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the board of directors of the Legal Services […]
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