Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:07:05 -0700
Representatives from the Archdiocese provided information about several clergy accused of abuse, but would not agree to an interview, and didnt provide information about the number of total allegations made against clergy.
In Kansas, far more men kill women than vice versa
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:03:09 -0700
When the body of 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt was found near Great Bend last week, it apparently marked another in a series of high-profile cases involving young women who have died violently at the hands of men. Above, a crowd gathers for tonight's vigil for Alicia in Great Bend.
In brief | Pond searched in murder case
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:43:36 -0700
Police divers on Friday searched a pond for evidence in the murder of Chris Dotson, 22, whose body was found Wednesday in his nearby apartment at 67th Street and Lackman Road.
Kansas Athletics Hires Olin as Director of Security/Internal Controls
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:29:12 -0700
Ron Olin, who will retire as chief of police of the City of Lawrence Aug. 31, has been hired as Kansas Athletics' Director of Security/Internal Controls. Olin begins his duties Sept. 1.
Assistant prosecutor appointed judge by governor
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:37:00 -0700
Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday announced the appointment of Jackson County assistant prosecuting attorney Kenneth R. Garrett III as an associate circuit judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit in Jackson County.
In brief | Body identified as that of missing student; woman, 85, killed in Olathe crash; two killed in Edwardsville ...
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:01:19 -0700
Police on Tuesday positively identified the body found in a car in a remote area as that of a missing Linn County, Kan., man.
Weekly Blotter 8-23
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:20:29 -0700
By: Arrest Reports FRIDAY Brenton Bernard Galliher, of the 2000 block of Todd Road, was booked on a charge of probation violation. Bond was set at $1,500. Robert Jay Haggard, of St. George, Kan., was booked on a charge of failure to appear. Bond was set at $220. ...
Panel weighs changes to DUI laws
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:04:21 -0700
TOPEKA A committee overhauling Kansas' drunken driving laws considered a wide range of changes Monday for a system that has been decried as too complex and dysfunctional.
In brief | Man dies in KC shooting; Platte County woman killed in wreck; Arkansas man electrocuted at at Lakeside ...
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:10:39 -0700
Kansas City police said a man in his 20s was shot and killed Sunday morning in the 800 block of Van Brunt Boulevard.
KC area police step up their communications and turn to tweeting
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:16:13 -0700
The old tough-cop image is shifting to a more modern and high-tech brand, that of the friendly tweeter. Slowly, police forces are embracing Twitter and other social media to better connect with their communities.
In brief | Car crash victim identified
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:16:10 -0700
Police on Thursday identified a Kansas City man who died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a car wreck last week.
ANALYSIS: Moderates could sink Kobach's bid
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:03:49 -0700
OVERLAND PARK - About 150 of Kris Kobach's fellow Republicans cheered loudly for him at a unity breakfast the morning after Kansas' primary election. Within a week, his two former GOP rivals endorsed him for secretary of state.
Witness: Spradling had 'bull's-eye'
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:34:26 -0700
Jacqie Spradling had a "bull's-eye" on her back in then-Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline's administration when she handed in two memos alleging there was sexual discrimination in the Kline office, according to a co-worker of Spradling. read more
GOP moderates could sink Kobach's bid for secretary of state
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:20:26 -0700
OVERLAND PARK - About 150 of Kris Kobach's fellow Republicans cheered loudly for him at a unity brea ...
It's Jack Sock vs. Bob van Overbeek for USTA 18s national championship
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:43:44 -0700
Shawano Cleary | Special to the Kalamazoo GazetteThird-seeded Jack Sock works against top-seeded Jordan Cox in an 18s semifinal match Saturday at Stowe Stadium. Sock won 6-3, 6-4 to earn his second straight appearance in a USTA Nationals championship match.KALAMAZOO...
In brief | Police seek owners of stolen items; storms bring microburst; KC death ruled a homicide
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:03:43 -0700
Overland Park police are looking for the owners of stolen property recovered last week from a Kansas City, Kan., storage locker and a home in the 10500 block of Bond Street.
Overland Park police recover stolen property, seek owners
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:33:31 -0700
Overland Park police are looking for the owners of stolen property recovered early last week from a storage locker and an Overland Park home. Detectives said the stolen items included hand tools, power tools, electronics and sports equipment.
Moore denounces attack ad, asks Yoder to respond
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:32:13 -0700
Democratic congressional candidate Stephene Moore could glance at the television Tuesday for a reminder of how grueling the race in the 3rd District will be over the next three months.
In brief | Area man killed in Benton County, Mo., crash identified
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:10:34 -0700
The Missouri Highway Patrol has identified an Overland Park man killed in a fiery crash.
In brief | Son finds father dead in home; arsonist torches Cadillacs; 14 years for robbing bank
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:49:51 -0700
Police were investigating a mans death after his son found the body inside a Kansas City house.