A Springfield, Mo., woman is suing her former landlord over a fire that killed her three children. The Springfield News-Leader reports that Violet Watson is asking in excess of $25,000 in damages in the suit filed this month in Green …
Brian Behl pled guilty to filing false insurance claims to divert more than $400,000 for his personal expenses. Sentencing has been set for May 16, 2013. According to court documents, Brian Michael Behl worked for Allianz as a claims adjuster …
Authorities in eastern Missouri believe they’ve busted a major copper theft ring. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has arrested four men suspected of stealing AT&T phone cables over several months. Authorities say they were selling the copper for scrap. KMOV-TV …
Workers suing for discrimination could have a tougher time proving their case in court under legislation endorsed by the Missouri House. The House gave first-round approval Wednesday to a bill that would require people to prove discrimination was a “motivating …
A subcontractor suspected of rupturing a natural gas line before a deadly Kansas City, Mo., restaurant explosion said Wednesday that it applied for an excavation permit, although the city and contractor agree one was never granted. Heartland Midwest attorney Brad …
A 21-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into a St. Charles County, Mo., auto dealership and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Police say 21-year-old Jacob Kowalik of Foristell was drunk when he broke out windows to …
A cable company subcontractor suspected of rupturing a natural gas line before a deadly Kansas City restaurant explosion didn’t have an approved permit for the work, city officials said Monday. Pat Klein, assistant city manager, provided no other details in …
A man accused of burglarizing several Kansas City, Mo., homes was linked to the break-ins after he used pet doors to get into some of the homes, police said. Authorities in Kansas City and its Kansas suburbs began working together …
Search crews at the site of a massive explosion that destroyed a popular Kansas City, Mo., restaurant recovered a body Wednesday, and the mayor said the rubble could be concealing other victims. Mayor Sly James declined to say whether the …
Missouri senators want to create an online database for businesses to check whether prospective employees have a history of filing workers’ compensation claims. SB34 was given first-round approval Tuesday drew support from both Republicans and Democrats who said they hope …