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 A lawsuit says Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, top left, spearheaded the Aug. 11 raid of the Marion County Record in retaliation against the journalists who worked there. Reporter Deb Gruver’s desk appears at the bottom right. She filed the lawsuit in federal court (Marion County Record screen capture of surveillance video).

 A lawsuit says Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, top left, spearheaded the Aug. 11 raid of the Marion County Record in retaliation against the journalists who worked there. Reporter Deb Gruver’s desk appears at the bottom right. She filed the lawsuit in federal court (Marion County Record screen capture of surveillance video).

Former Marion police chief responds to federal lawsuit filed against him by Kansas reporter

By Rachel Mipro The Missouri Independent TOPEKA, Kansas — Deb Gruver believes she suffered lasting emotional and physical injury when Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody snatched her cell phone out of her hand during the unprecedented raid on the Marion County Record newspaper.
Joseph Lee Smith

Joseph Lee Smith

Joseph Lee Smith

Joseph Lee Smith, an esteemed artist, veteran firefighter, and respected educator, passed away surrounded by family at the age of 83. Born on January 4, 1940, in Kansas City, Kansas, he was the eldest son of Elizabeth Luann Smith and Samuel B. Smith.
KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas

KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas

KCMO Receives DOJ Grant to Improve Non-Fatal Shooting Clearance Rates

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today (Thursday) announced Kansas City received a $500,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to partner with the Kansas City Police Department and the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office to assemble an “Assault-Team” or “A-Team” to improve non-fatal shooting...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Mu Omega Chapter Announces 70th Annual Debutante Ball Steering Committee

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Mu Omega Chapter Announces 70th Annual Debutante Ball Steering Committee

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Mu Omega Chapter Announces 70th Annual Debutante Ball Steering Committee

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Mu Omega chapter, in partnership with the Metropolitan Leadership Institute, Incorporated will host the 70th Annual Debutante Ball on Friday, November 24, 2023. The ball will take place at the Westin Kansas City hotel Crown Center.
The Kansas City Monarchs baseball team and some of its management staff pose for a photo after securing the championship with a 7-6 win over the Chicago Dogs at Legends Field Wednesday night. photo/Morgan Kolenda

The Kansas City Monarchs baseball team and some of its management staff pose for a photo after securing the championship with a 7-6 win over the Chicago Dogs at Legends Field Wednesday night. photo/Morgan Kolenda

KC Monarchs are Champs Again!

A walk off base hit from Kansas City Monarchs first baseman Brian O’Grady secured the 2023 Miles Wolff Cup Finals with a 7-6 win over the Chicago Dogs at Legends Field Wednesday night.
Lucas Kunce

Lucas Kunce

Survey Shows Hawley, Kunce Neck-in-Neck for Senate Race

An August 16-19 survey of 863 likely Missouri voters shows incumbent U.S. Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri and Democrat hopeful candidate Lucas Kunce are running neck in neck at 44 percent and 43 percent respectively. In that same poll, 12 percent were undecided.
#95 Chris Jones (above) and the K.C. Chiefs’ defensive line are credited with the team's victory last Sunday against the Jaguars. QB Patrick Mahomes said he and the team’s offensive line made several mistakes that they will clean up for Sunday’s game against the Bears at Arrowhead. Gametime is at 3:25 p.m. GO CHIEFS!

#95 Chris Jones (above) and the K.C. Chiefs’ defensive line are credited with the team's victory last Sunday against the Jaguars. QB Patrick Mahomes said he and the team’s offensive line made several mistakes that they will clean up for Sunday’s game against the Bears at Arrowhead. Gametime is at 3:25 p.m. GO CHIEFS!

#95 Chris Jones

#95 Chris Jones (above) and the K.C. Chiefs’ defensive line are credited with the team's victory last Sunday against the Jaguars. QB Patrick Mahomes said he and the team’s offensive line made several mistakes that they will clean up for Sunday’s game against the Bears at Arrowhead.