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4 days ago
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Bishop Miege High School president placed on leave amid safety concerns
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A leader with a local Catholic high school has been placed on leave, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas said in a statement Friday. Archbishop Shawn McKnight announced that the executive committee of Bishop Miege High School's Board of Trustees decided to place Phil Baniewicz, the school's president, on administrative leave amid reports 'concerning his ability to oversee a safe environment.' The archbishop said he supported the committee's decision 'for the well-being of the school.' Park Hill District partners with Strategos for school protection specialists The leave of absence went into effect Thursday. Meanwhile, the committee has appointed Joe Schramp as interim president of the school, which is located in Roeland Park. In February of 2024, the advocacy group, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, called on the archdiocese to fire Baniewicz after past allegations. No criminal charges were ever filed, but SNAP stated that Baniewicz was named in a 2005 lawsuit. In response, the archdiocese said at the time that Bishop Miege hired Baniewicz following an 'in-depth vetting process,' including multiple interviews and a background check. Citing personnel matters, the archdiocese said no further information would be provided until an investigation is complete but said that anyone with concerns is asked to call or text the Office for Protection and Care at 913-276-8703 or visit 'Our commitment is to make our schools and parishes places where every child feels safe, supported, and valued. This necessitates not only immediate action when concerns arise but also a continuous evaluation of our policies to ensure we are doing everything possible to prevent harm,' Archbishop McKnight said in a statement. 'Through our efforts of accountability and transparency, we aim to foster trust and to respect the dignity of every person.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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MSHP ask for help locating missing Raytown woman
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in locating a woman who's been missing for over a month. Independence police chief on leave, fires back at 'baseless rumors' in FOX4 interview Police say Caitlin Blose, 34, has not been seen or heard from since April 21. Caitlin is described as a Caucasian woman, 5 feet 6 inches in height, and was last seen in the Raytown area. Caitlin is also described as having a '666' tattoo above her left eyebrow, a tattoo of an eye on both of her hands, an anatomical heart on her upper right arm and a lion on her left thigh. Park Hill District partners with Strategos for school protection specialists Police are especially concerned for Caitlin's well-being as they believe she may be experiencing mental health challenges. Anyone with any information on Caitlin's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Raytown Police Department at (816) 737-6020. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
