Culture
Missouri, Kansas, Iowa men charged with child sex crimesMultiple men from Kansas, Missouri and Iowa have been charged with child sex crimes in separate cases. Kansas Ruben Gutierrez II, 25, of Lenexa, Kansas,… Read More
Government
Defense package including legislation to protect kids online stalls in SenateThe National Defense Authorization Act now includes a measure to combat online child sex abuse material, proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, but Democrats refused to advance the act… Read More
Government
Missouri closes “glaring loophole” with new law protecting infant abortion survivorsMissouri’s governor signed life-saving legislation into law Monday to protect infants who survive an abortion. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act requires health care workers to provide… Read More
Government
DHS anti-trafficking operation rescues 8 children in Kansas City amid public scrutinyEight children have been rescued from human trafficking and 14 people arrested during the World Cup in Kansas City, but Homeland Security officials continue to face pushback… Read More
Government
New law gives Missouri schools elite option for campus safety with ‘Rangers’ programA new law in the Show-Me State aims to protect students from mass shootings by creating a specialized, elite school safety force called the Missouri Rangers. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed it into law Thursday as… Read More
Courts
Former Kansas child crime investigator sentenced for child porn; several Missourians plead guilty, sentenced for sex crimesA former Kansas law enforcement officer who was promoted to investigate online crimes against children has been sentenced to prison for enticing a minor to produce child pornography. Read More
Culture
WATCH: Former 7-foot-3 Missouri center sworn in as one of Texas’ tallest police officersJordan Wilmore, a former University of Missouri basketball player, has become one of Texas’ tallest police officers. Wilmore played at Mizzou, Northwestern State and Austin Peay before… Read More
Public Education
St. Louis Public Schools countersues former superintendentIn St. Louis Public Schools’ (SLPS) latest legal battle, the district has countersued former Superintendent Keisha Scarlett after her lawsuit, filed in April, contested her abrupt leave of absence… Read More
Culture
Ways to celebrate America 250, other events in Kansas City this weekendAmerica’s 250th birthday will be celebrated this weekend and the Kansas City-area has several festivities planned, including fireworks, World Cup watch parties, free admission to the Museum of BBQ… Read More
Culture
‘Mere promises, not guarantees’: A call for unity and the duty to keep America’s republic alive at 250Missouri’s top judge is asking citizens to reflect on the July 4th holiday’s true meaning as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Read More
Culture
Kansas City ranks best local market, top 2 World Cup host city despite negative predictionsDespite its doubters, Kansas City is the top local market for watching the World Cup and is ranked second best among host cities – with the most local engagement… Read More
Culture
Armed teen among 6 minors detained as St. Louis enforces ‘Pride’ weekend youth curfewThe St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) detained 6 minors Sunday night for violating a temporary youth curfew in an LGBTQ district called “The Grove.” The curfew was implemented to keep violence… Read More
Culture
World Cup traffic to test Kansas City once againKansas City’s transportation and stadium procedures will be put to the test Thursday evening as fans head to the third match held at Kansas City Stadium – more than… Read More
Government
BREAKING: Another Missouri man charged in Freedom 250 murder plotA second Missouri man has been charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack and kill government officials at President Donald Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event, which… Read More
Government
‘We are done being ashamed of America’: US Senate reaffirms Declaration of Independence to combat falling national prideA Missouri lawmaker took to the Senate floor Thursday and successfully passed a measure reaffirming the Declaration of Independence ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. Sen. Eric… Read More
Government
Sen. Hawley: Americans, not Silicon Valley, must control AI’s futureArtificial intelligence companies over-prioritize profit and are failing to protect American children and families, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, told The Lion in an exclusive interview Thursday. “It’s all about profit. It’s all about… Read More
Courts
Death sentence announced in murder of Missouri police officer in gas station shootoutA Missouri judge handed down the ultimate punishment Thursday to a man convicted of murdering a Hermann police officer. A Greene County judge sentenced Kenneth Simpson to death,… Read More
Culture
Sen. Hawley: MLB should not enjoy freedom from antitrust laws after religious discriminationMajor League Baseball should no longer benefit from an exclusion of antitrust laws, especially after the league’s recent religious discrimination against numerous Christian players this week, Sen. Josh Hawley,… Read More
Courts
3 Missouri men charged with child pornography crimes, 2 sentencedTwo Missouri men have been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for child pornography crimes, and a former Scouting America troop leader has been charged with creating child… Read More
Government
Feds name five individuals charged in UFC terror plot(Center Square) – Federal court records made public Tuesday reveal the identities of five individuals in the alleged terror plot to disrupt the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the… Read More