Judge Kevin Crane agreed to delay sentencing until early February in order to give Mahoney time to pay $20,000 in restitution. Read moreBlake Mahoney pleads guilty to deceptive business practices
- By Skyler Rossi
Employers will likely have to alter drug screening and usage policies to better match the changing law. Read moreAs employers prepare for legalized marijuana, HR experts say policy and patience are key
- By Alyssa Mueller & Madison Steward - KOMU
The scholarship pays $5,000 toward the cost of a Missouri resident attending a law enforcement academy in the state. Read more$1 million Missouri Blue Scholarship fund to assist law enforcement academy recruits
- By Rebecca Rivas - Missouri Independent
A law passed this year aims to raise the minimum portion of Kansas City’s budget devoted to police, but voters must approve a constitutional amendment for it to go into effect. Read moreMissouri voters to decide if the state can dictate increased Kansas City police funding
- By Dan Margolies - KCUR
Both Missouri and Kansas have non-partisan merit selection systems, although parts of both states still elect judges to office. Read moreHow to make an informed decision when voting for judges in Missouri and Kansas
- By Celisa Calacal - KCUR
Since opening in June, more tenants are receiving legal representation, leading to better outcomes that avoid eviction and keep tenants in their homes. Read moreIn just 3 months, Kansas City's right-to-counsel program has helped nearly 400 tenants