Most Reverend Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has released the results of an examination and evaluation by medical experts concerning the remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB.
Jefferson City — Governor Parson recently concluded his final trade mission, marking a series of efforts aimed at enhancing Missouri's economic standing. Throughout these missions, Parson emphasized the state's central location, low taxes, robust economy, skilled workforce, and improving infrastructure.
Eighteen members and associates of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs.
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), have announced a celebration event featuring Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jefferson City — From August 10-13, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the Republic of Panama for an international trade mission. Panama is a key trade partner for Missouri, with $37 million in exports in 2023.
On August 1, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph became aware of an accusation of inappropriate sexual contact with a minor between 1982-1984 in the Archdiocese of St. Louis made against Brother Ralph Wehner through a pending lawsuit. An initial investigation was immediately launched by the diocese to determine any potential connection to Deacon Ralph Wehner who is assigned to the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Enrollment data for the 14 universities in Jackson County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
A Lee’s Summit, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for a sextortion scheme in which he threatened victims, including minors, to extort them into sending him pornographic images and videos of themselves.
A second Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to the illegal straw purchase of a firearm recovered at the scene of the mass shooting at Union Station during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory on Feb. 14, 2024.
Jefferson City — For the month of July 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted three pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.