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Missourians average 1 year in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment
The Department of Mental Health said the number of people waiting in jail to be transferred to psychiatric hospitals will continue to rise because inpatient beds are at capacity. The number of people languishing in Missouri jails in need of court-ordered mental health treatment currently stands at 344 — and...
Adoption cases highlight need for Missouri foster parents
Adoption hearings in Missouri courts offer a rare moment of happiness where all parties leave the courtroom content. Recently, an adoption case in the Jasper County Circuit Court in Joplin provided such a moment, finalizing the adoption of a 21-month-old boy by his foster parents, with whom he had lived since shortly after his birth. The adoption hearing marked the legal completion of the boy becoming the natural-born child of these parents and the little brother to four older siblings.
Warrants issued for ES crimes
Warrants were issued for two area residents for non-appearance in court.NickolsA warrant has been issued for a Leavenworth woman who allegedly committed a crime in Excelsior Springs.Melisa R. Nickols, 34, is facing two felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia for amphetamine or methamphetamine.On November 3, 2023, Nickols was charged and then released on her own recognizance on November 20, 2023. She had attended all hearings until the most recent one, which was for an initial arraignment. Nickols’ public defender, Rebecca Abeln, requested a continuance when her client did not appear, but Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden issued a failure-to-appear warrant with a bond of $5,000.“Conditions of release are revoked and it is ordered that a warrant shall be issued for the arrest of the defendant,” said Walden. “Pending further order of the court, the following conditions of release are set and imposed: appear in…
Kan. teen accused of knife attack on mother's boyfriend
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a knife attack and have a teen in custody. Just before 8p.m. Wednesday, responded to a home in the 300 block of East P Street in Atchison to investigate a reported stabbing, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. It was determined that...
Summer of the jail tax featured some dramatic interpretations
I couldn’t help but notice that Barley & Vine, the upscale wine bar and brewery in Downtown Platte City, has added more televisions to its impressive interior decor, just in time for Chiefs football season. There are now television screens on both floors of the popular downtown attraction. “We...
Teen in custody after man stabbed late Wednesday at Atchison residence
ATCHISON, Kan. (WIBW) - A teenager was in custody following a stabbing that took place late Wednesday at a residence in Atchison. According to KAIR Radio, Atchison police were called around 10 p.m. Wednesday to the 300 block of East P Street in connection with the stabbing, which involved two residents of the home.
Experienced roster leads Smithville girls golf into new campaign
SMITHVILLE — Last fall, the Smithville girls golf team won the KC Suburban Blue Conference. This year, the Warriors will attempt to defend their title with nearly the same group from last season. With Smithville graduating just one from last year’s squad in state qualifier and all-conference golfer Amanda...
Oh my gourdness! Grant City man squashes Missouri State Fair’s largest pumpkin record
A northwest Missouri man decided to go big or go home by growing the largest pumpkin the state fair has seen in at least 24 years. Colt Ridge, of Grant City, took home a blue ribbon, along with his 936-pound monster, for winning the fair’s largest pumpkin contest. Ridge...
Chiefs fans in Kansas City will need to go old school to watch preseason finale
In Kansas City, it’s not just time to reconnect the cord. It’s time to reattach the rabbit ears. For those who live in the home market of the two-time defending NFL champions, there’s only one way to watch Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Bears: Via the free, public airwaves.
Andy Reid impersonator spotted in stands and Chiefs broadcasters claim ‘that’s as good as you’ll see’
AN impersonator of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was seen during a live TV broadcast of the team’s preseason game on Thursday night. The imitator of the three-time Super Bowl champion head coach was found during the Chiefs preseason game with the Chicago Bears. Late in the second quarter, the cameras showed Reid […]
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