BLUE SPRINGS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Blue Springs gets an A.
Jackson County Mo grade A (20/24) computed from six criteria.
Note: County-level grade from Jackson County Mo applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Blue Springs.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 00:12 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MO Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MO field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
DOUBLE MURDER
Wanted
BERKELEY, MISSOURI - MISSING INDIVIDUALS
Wanted
KIM YE WON
Wanted
KO CHUNG SOK
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MO
Children Missing From Missouri (Statewide)
Active Missouri cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Robert Karther (MO)
Serenity Williams (MO)
Timarius Wiley (MO)
Austin Moore (MO)
Keshawn Turner (MO)
Isabella Dennis (MO)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Missouri Court Cases
Most recent Missouri court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-06010-btf | The Falls Condominium Property Owners Association, v. Defendants listed on Exhibit A to Adversary Compla | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-41717-btf13 | Michael Eugene Harrelson | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60438-btf13 | Robert Thomas Lewis | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-60551-btf13 | William Robert Yeager and Catherine Elizabeth Yeager | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-60660-btf13 | Crystal Marie Steidley | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60276-btf13 | William Shawn Hoisington | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-40659-can13 | Doug LeRoy Johnson and Christina Marie Johnson | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60706-btf13 | Sharon Kay Turner | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-41199-btf13 | Tracy Allen Witherspoon and Amy Lynn Witherspoon | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-50099-can13 | Kuiana Nyree Freemon | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-40758-can13 | Sarah Ellen Austgen | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20274-can7 | David Nicholas Staats | 06/08/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Jackson County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Jackson County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the way to search for inmates in Jackson?▼
To search for inmates in Jackson County, MO, the Jackson County Detention Center inmate search at https://www.jacksongov.org/ shows current detainees at the JCDC in Kansas City. The Jackson County Sheriff is at 415 E. 12th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106 (816-881-1100). For state-prison inmates, the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/searchOffender.do shows current state inmates from Jackson County. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure. Sources: Jackson County (https://www.jacksongov.org/), MO DOC (https://doc.mo.gov/).
How do I search property ownership in Independence?▼
To search property ownership in Independence, MO (Jackson County), use the Jackson County Assessor at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/ for ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/ records deeds, mortgages, and liens — searchable online. The City of Independence Finance Department at https://www.independencemo.org/ provides city tax info. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes deeds and assessments public; certified copies typically cost $2.40 plus $1/page at the Recorder. Sources: Jackson County Recorder (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/), Jackson County Assessor (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) criminal background check: Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Records (https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/) — $14 name-based, $20 fingerprint, Mo. Rev. Stat. §43.503 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=43.503). Live scan IdentoGO MO (https://www.identogo.com/locations/missouri). Kansas City PD records (https://www.kcpd.org/) and Jackson County Sheriff (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/sheriff). Court records: Missouri Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/) — free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010). Ban-the-box: Mo. Rev. Stat. §314.200.
Where can I find information about the age of the population?▼
Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) age population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Kansas City city, MO (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) — age breakdown (under 5, under 18, 65+, median age). American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://data.census.gov/) for Tables S0101 (Age and Sex), B01001 detailed age by sex. Mid-America Regional Council (https://www.marc.org/) for regional demographic data. Missouri Office of Administration Demographics (https://oa.mo.gov/budget-planning/demographic-information). Kansas City Health Department for health-age statistics. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010). Census American FactFinder for detailed comparisons.
Where do I order a death record in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO death records: Jackson County Recorder of Deeds (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds) for vital records issued at county. Statewide: Missouri Bureau of Vital Records (https://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/) — death certificates 1910+, $14 per copy (Mo. Rev. Stat. §193.255 https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=193.255). Order online via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Older records via Missouri State Archives (https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives). Kansas City Health Department (https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health) for local. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010).
How do I look up a court case in Buckner?▼
Buckner, MO (Jackson County) court case lookup: Missouri Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/) free statewide search across all Missouri courts. Jackson County Circuit Court (https://www.16thcircuit.org/) handles cases for Buckner. Buckner municipal court at City of Buckner (https://www.cityofbuckner.org/) for traffic and ordinance violations. Court records request via Mo. Court Operating Rule 2 (https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=2477). Federal: PACER for W.D. Mo. (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). Statute Mo. Rev. Stat. Ch. 478 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=478). Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010) for non-electronic records.
📊 Public Data Sources for Blue Springs, MO
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Blue Springs, MO · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MO
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MO)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MO
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MO
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MO
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MO
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MO) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-KansasCity
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Blue Springs, MO
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| TERRY MORRIS | BLUE SPRINGS |
| DAVID VOSHALL | BLUE SPRINGS |
| GEORGE AUSTIN | BLUE SPRINGS |
| SHELDON FLEISHMAN | BLUE SPRINGS |
| BRENDA RUTHERFORD | BLUE SPRINGS |
| GREGORY VARDAKIS | BLUE SPRINGS |
| CHARLES COCKERELL | BLUE SPRINGS |
| STACEY SHARPE | BLUE SPRINGS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MO) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Aargon Agency, Inc. | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 4
City of Blue Springs, MO
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| PAMELA BELL | 1128b4 |
| TRACEY DINWIDDIE | 1128b4 |
| JAMISE JAMES | 1128a1 |
| DAVID TAYLOR | 1128b14 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Blue Springs, MO
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| America's Community Bank | Blue Springs |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MO state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Three Arrested in Kansas and California, Charged with Plot to Support ISIS
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Jury Convicts Springfield Man of Receiving Child Pornography and Using AI to Produce Obscene Images
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Kansas City, Missouri Man Charged with Unlawfully Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Potential Victims in Case Against Columbia, Missouri Doctor
Jun 3, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Blue Springs
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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20-year-old killed in Blue Springs hit-and-run, MSHP searching for driver
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Blue Springs, Missouri, which killed 20-year-old Logan Epperson, and is requesting…
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Two Missouri men arrested after traffic stop in Jackson County
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Jackson County charges Missouri Highway trooper in towing corruption scheme
Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Charles "Nate" Bradley joined the patrol in 1997. After more than a year of investigation, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced…
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Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper indicted in connection with 'towing corruption scheme'
A trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol is facing several charges in connection with a towing corruption scheme after more than a year of investigation.
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Police investigating mass shooting in Kansas City
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Jackson County judge says Missouri's new congressional maps are constitutional
A Jackson County judge decided Missouri's newly approved congressional maps can stand. Opponents of the redrawn maps, signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe in September 2025, filed a …
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State trooper accused of towing corruption scheme
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was indicted for allegedly delaying stolen vehicle pickups to benefit towing companies.
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Missouri could enshrine Jackson County’s elected assessor. Inside Amendment 2
Assessments, which take place every two years, have upended Jackson County politics over the past several years ...