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Suits Claim Asbestos Exposure At Jaxco Courthouse

Two lawsuits were filed Thursday claiming asbestos exposure at the Jackson County Courthouse at 415 E. 12th Street.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:08:40 CDT

Prosecutor: Conclusion Near In Kimmi Case

Investigators are continuing their search Thursday morning at the Nemaha County farm of a "person of interest" in the disappearance of a 58-year-old Horton woman.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:44:58 CDT

Copper Thieves Target A/C Units

Copper prices are up and apparently so are copper thefts. Kansas City, Kan., police say they have a handful of recent reports.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:50:34 CDT

Palin Event Tickets To Go On Sale March 22

Former Republican vice presidential candidate and governor of Alaska Sarah Palin is coming to Independence in May.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:07:04 CDT

Vets Share Memories Of Fall Of Berlin Wall

They witnessed history and kept the peace as the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:48:23 CDT

Fight Over Handicapped Spot Ends In Arrest

A woman was taken into custody Wednesday after a dispute over a handicapped parking spot at an apartment complex in the 5600 block of Floyd Street.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:09:18 CDT

GM CEO To Visit Fairfax Plant Thursday

General Motors' CEO Ed Whitacre will visit the Fairfax assembly plant Thursday.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:49:46 CDT

Fiery Crash Shuts Down EB I-435 Briefly

A fiery crash shut down eastbound Interstate 435 near Antioch Road briefly Thursday morning.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:34:33 CDT

Hundreds Give Budget-Cutting Tips To Mo. Lawmakers

Hundreds of Missourians have chipped in their own suggestions for closing a state budget deficit, including four-day work weeks, firing some lawmakers and taxing marijuana to generate funds.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:01:17 CDT

Police Search For Man Who Fled Bail Bondsman

Kansas City police investigated a shooting near Highway 71 and 87th Street.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:22 CDT

Kan. Senate Approves Day Care Bill

The Kansas Senate has approved legislation that would require inspections of all home day cares in the state. The 26-13 vote Wednesday sends the bill to the House

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:17:26 CDT

100,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills Into Creek

More than 100,000 gallons of sewage were dumped into Mill Creek in Independence when a sewer main broke on Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources said.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:44:43 CDT

OP Police ID Second Victim, Driver In Fatal Crash

Overland Park, Kan., police have released the names of the two young men killed in a fiery crash at 151st and Glenwood streets on Tuesday.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:46:58 CDT

Van Crashes Into Building During Pursuit

A van crashed into a building during a police pursuit in Kansas City.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:28:14 CDT

Olathe South Teen Scores Perfect On ACT, SAT

An Olathe South High School senior scored perfectly on both the ACT and SAT tests.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:03:03 CDT

Man Charged In Alleged Dog Stomping Death

Municipal charges have been filed against a Hannibal man accused of stomping a dog to death.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:08:04 CDT

Montrose Team Vies For Championship

For the first time in the history of the mid-Missouri town of Montrose, a high school sports team is vying for a state championship.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:40:10 CDT

OP Police Seek Woman In Credit Card Theft

Overland Park police are looking for a woman in connection with a credit card theft.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:06:32 CDT

Man Dies After Being Shot At 57th, Highland

A man was found shot in a yard in the 5700 block of Highland Avenue early Wednesday morning.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:38:44 CDT

Clerk Shot To Death On Last Day On Job

A 7-Eleven convenience store clerk who had taken a night job to support his family was shot and killed on his last day of work.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:23:24 CDT