Jackson County

KC Couple Charged with Confining Girl in Basement

Jackson County prosecutors charged the couple with one count each of abuse or neglect of a child, child endangerment and felonious restraint.

2013/05/15

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After Late-Night Filibuster, Mo. Senate Ready to Move on Tax Overhaul

The measure would decrease both corporate and personal income tax rates in phases over the next 10 years.

2013/05/08

Missouri State Senator Says No Rush on Criminal Code Overhaul

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jolie Justus, D-Jackson County, lessens the penalties assigned to non-violent criminals.

2013/04/09

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Court: 93-Year-Old Kills Wife Of 70 Years Because ‘He Couldn’t Take It Anymore’

A 93-year-old Kansas City man has been charged with killing his 95-year-old wife in what investigators are calling a homicide and attempted suicide.

2013/01/25

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Kirkwood Changes Discrimination Law

The Kirkwood City Council voted unanimously for the change Thursday, joining about a dozen other local governments in Missouri to support legal rights for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people.

2012/12/21

3 Finalists Selected for Missouri Supreme Court

They are Jackson County Circuit Judge Michael Manners, St. Louis attorney Stanley Wallach and Columbia attorney Paul Wilson.

2012/10/11

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Jackson County Drug Court # 1

With more than three decades of work with the drug and alcohol addicted, Molly Merrigan calibrates her tone carefully when addressing those who appear in her courtroom.

2012/10/02

Cameras Coming To More Illinois Courtrooms

The Illinois Supreme Court today will approve ten new counties for a “cameras and microphones in the courtroom” pilot program.

2012/09/24

Son of Missouri Woman Fused to Chair Pleads to Abuse

James Owens, 53, of Independence, was sentenced to a year in jail Wednesday after pleading guilty in Jackson County Circuit Court.

2012/09/20

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More Human Remains Found along Missouri River

County medical examiners found a human foot inside a shoe.

2012/07/05

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