Judy L. Thomas
The Kansas City Star
Kansas City, MO, United States
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After tornado ripped Jefferson City, the 911 calls poured in — and responders rolled
A tornado ripped through Jefferson City before midnight Wednesday, and then the 911 calls started to pour in with numerous reports of injuries. Thanks to early warnings, no deaths were reported Thursday a.m. → Read More
Kansas shootings add to concerns over ex-military and extremism in U.S., experts say
The shootings of a Rice County, Kansas, sheriff and undersheriff by a former Marine are among the cases of violent acts involving military veterans raising concerns of those who monitor extremism. → Read More
KC-St. Joseph Diocese hires ex-FBI agents to compile list of credibly accused priests
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has hired an investigative and consulting firm run by three former FBI agents to compile a list of priests who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors. → Read More
Criminal trial of KCK priest accused of sexually abusing a minor is delayed
Sexual abuse victims making plans to attend a rare criminal trial this month of a Kansas City, Kansas, priest charged with molesting a child will now have to wait until at least this summer. → Read More
Car driver critically injured in crash with semi on I-70 near Blue Ridge Boulevard
A crash between a tractor-trailer and a car on I-70 near Blue Ridge Boulevard in Kansas City early Saturday sent one driver to the hospital in critical condition. → Read More
Authorities release identity of man found dead in flooded area near Bean Lake
The man found dead in a flooded area near Bean Lake in Platte County on Friday morning has been identified as 61-year-old Ronnie Baker of Rushville, Mo., according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. → Read More
KC police release photos of van they are seeking in connection with homicide
Kansas City police are searching for what they believe is a Chrysler Town & Country van in connection with a homicide Thursday in the 2400 block of Lister Avenue. → Read More
Hard freeze expected in KC region early Sunday, but warmer weather is near
If you have tender plants or those that are starting to bud, you may want to cover them Saturday night. The KC area is expecting a hard freeze, with temperatures Sunday morning dipping into the mid-20s. → Read More
Kansas City fire truck hits pedestrian in chain-reaction crash when car fails to yield
A Kansas City Fire Department pumper truck operating with lights and sirens struck a car that failed to yield, then hit two more vehicles and a pedestrian Friday morning on Swope Parkway. → Read More
Bicyclist is critically injured when struck by vehicle in Overland Park
A bicyclist was critically injured Friday morning when he was struck by a vehicle while riding near 135th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park. → Read More
Victims group wants to see upcoming criminal trial of accused KCK priest play out
Less than three weeks before the trial of a priest charged with sexually abusing a child is set to begin, victims’ advocates reveal the names of three more accused priests who at one time have served in the KC area. → Read More
Branson Ride the Ducks won’t open this season. New attraction will replace business
The Ride the Ducks company says its amphibious boats won’t operate this season. The decision comes eight months after one of the Branson duck boats sank in Table Rock Lake during stormy weather, killing 17. → Read More
Defrocked KCK priest no longer holds active medical license in Kansas or Missouri
A priest of the KCK archdiocese defrocked last year over what church leaders said were credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors is no longer licensed to practice medicine in KS and MO. → Read More
New Zealand shooting suspect says in manifesto he was inspired by violent U.S. extremism
The alleged gunman who slaughtered dozens Friday in a mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand penned a manifesto saying some of his inspiration came from violent right-wing extremism in the U.S. → Read More
Clergy sex abuse survivors’ group demands KCPD remove twice-accused chaplain
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is demanding that the Kansas City Police Department remove chaplain the Rev. Stan Archie, who has twice been accused of sexual abuse. → Read More
Overland Park police: Avoid fatal accident scene at College Blvd., US 69
Overland Park police responded to a fatal accident at College Boulevard and U.S. 69 Friday morning. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. This is a breaking news story. → Read More
JoCo HOA in turmoil: President summons police to meeting, calls ‘new’ board a ‘cabal’
The Lincolnshire HOA is in turmoil. Some homeowners have attempted to oust the board, saying the president is out of control. But the president calls the dissidents a ‘cabal’ and refuses to step down. → Read More
First Amendment ‘auditor’ injured during argument with security guard at LA synagogue
A so-called First Amendment auditor was shot Thursday by a security guard outside a synagogue and Jewish high school in Los Angeles while live-streaming a video of the bizarre incident. → Read More
Gov. Kelly cancels Kansas child welfare grants that went to troubled Florida agency
The state of Kansas has terminated several controversial child welfare grants awarded last year and will rebid for the services to ensure transparency and fairness, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday. → Read More
KBI investigating clergy sex abuse cases in Kansas, asks victims to come forward
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has begun an investigation into reports of clergy sexual abuse in the four Catholic dioceses in Kansas and is asking all victims to report abuse to the agency. → Read More