The new specialty court is designed to merge the city’s separate mental health and drug courts, considering offenses ...

John Thibeaux was arriving at the municipal courthouse Tuesday for a separate dog-related hearing when he was taken into ...

Melesa Johnson’s office shifts its focus in violent crime cases, and also targets property damage. From Toriano Porter: ...

Ed Klumpp, a lobbyist representing Kansas police chief, sheriff and peace officer ... but scattered across the state in ...

the Kansas City Municipal Court is offering an alternative to those facing ordinance violations. Instead of facing jail time, participants in the new Wellness Court can complete a year-long ...

Davis is hopeful that sweeping changes planned for Kansas City’s Municipal Court system can help her, her son and others with co-occurring issues — substance use and a mental health disorder.

roughly 30 people went before a judge in Kansas City, Missouri's newly created Wellness Court. It's an option at the municipal court level for those facing ordinance violations. Instead of facing ...

KC Pet Project's interim CEO is still hoping for a contract renewal, saying the organization is developing a new strategy for ...