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New lawsuits allege abuse by Catholic priests, nuns
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sixty people allege in new lawsuits filed in Missouri that they were abused as children by dozens of Catholic priests, nuns and others, and the man who now leads the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is among the accused. Five separate lawsuits seeking unspecified damages were...
Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG’s attempt to stop Marcellus Williams’ innocence hearing
The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an attempt from the Missouri Attorney General to prevent an innocence hearing next month for Marcellus Williams, a man who claims innocence in a murder that landed him on death row.
Missouri ranks 40th in maternal mortality; doctors hope state investment will bring improvement
Missouri is one of the worst states right now for pregnant women, experts say. The post Missouri ranks 40th in maternal mortality; doctors hope state investment will bring improvement appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Clay County’s child-support warranty amnesty program offers reset for offenders
For the eighth straight year, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office will conduct its child-support warrant amnesty program, which works with parents who have the most unpaid child-support issues.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Excessive heat watch vs thunderstorms
We are in an excessive heat watch from Monday through Thursday. But, notice at this time, it is a watch, not a warning. This is because there is uncertainty about how hot it will get. This is due to the chance of thunderstorms. The first chance of thunderstorms with this...
Bicyclist critically injured after hit-and-run crash in Independence
The Independence Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run bicycle crash near Noland Road and Noland Court that left one pedestrian hospitalized with critical injuries on Saturday.
The Tenth Voice • Saturday August 24, 2024 – Bi George
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Tenth Voice, where we discuss news and issues and items of interest to the LGBTQIA community. This week is on Bi George, join George Thorman as she talks with another amazing guest and gives us a round up of the LGBTQIA+ news for the month. All this and more on this week’s episode of Bi George.
Pettis County Sheriff Asks For Help Solving Overnight Shooting
On Saturday, July 27 at approximately 4:05 a.m., a Pettis County Deputy was at Bothwell Regional Health Center on an unrelated matter when he overheard several people enter the ER advising that one of them had been shot. An investigation was initiated. Shortly before the their arrival, one adult and...
Judge convicts juvenile for role in shooting during Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade
Several people are facing charges for murder and other offenses related to the shooting that took place at the Super Bowl victory parade of the Kansas City Chiefs in February. According to The Associated Press, the Missouri state Department of Youth Services facility will be the new home for one of the juveniles this week. The 15-year-old, whose identity remains undisclosed because of their young age, expressed that the events that took place on February 14th outside of Kansas City’s Union Station do not define their true character.
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