Missouri MUFON
Missouri MUFON has been actively investigating UFOs since 1969. MUFON was founded in St. Louis Missouri. At that time it was known as the Midwest UFO Network. Later, the name was changed to The Mutual UFO Network.
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Missouri MUFON is very active and has a large number of UFO sightings annually.
We are consistently rated in the top 10 states for UFO sightings.
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We have developed an exceptional team in Missouri, with many experts in their fields who contribute to the search for answers.
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State Director:
Margie Kay
Margie Kay was appointed State Director on June 14, 2026. She served as the ASD for Missouri MUFON since 2009. She has also served as the Central Region Director since 2024. Kay is the author of The Kansas City UFO Flaps and 17 books about paranormal phenomena. She is co-author of The 50th Anniversary of the SE Missouri UFO Flap. Kay is the host of the MUFON MIDWEST show, and the webmaster and newsletter editor for CR MUFON. Margie is the co-owner of a forensic investigation company and a contracting business. She specializes in fire damage analysis. She is a Licensed Private Investigator in Missouri. Kay is an accomplished remote viewer and trains remote viewers.
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​Assistant State Director and Senior Lab Analyst:
Mel Van Vickle
​​​Mel Van Vickle joined MUFON in November 2019 and has served as the Chief Investigator for the State of Missouri since January 2022. Additionally, in 2025, he was appointed Supervisor of the MUFON Laboratory. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1978, with post-graduate training in Geodesy, Geophysics, Geospatial Science, Photogrammetry, and Remote Sensing while employed as a DoD civilian with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). He retired from NGA in 2012 after 33 years serving as a computer programmer, systems administrator, telecommunications engineer, and Senior Computer Systems Engineer.
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​​​​Chief Investigator:
Carl Harper
Carl Harper is a USAF Security Police Veteran and a retired 40-year Law Enforcement Officer. He served as Chief of Police and Sergeant with a Sheriff’s Department. He joined the Civil Air Patrol and obtained the rank of Lieutenant specializing in Communications and emergency services. He joined MUFON in 2021 and is an active Missouri Field Investigator, State Section Director, Star Team Area Research (STAR) member, and works with the Case Assistance Group (CAG). He has had articles published in the MUFON Journal and the local Regional Journal. He has additionally appeared on YouTube podcasts and local Facebook Pages.
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Meeting Information
​Kansas City MUFON
​Meets on the second Saturday every other month in person
Mar - May - July- September - November 2026
Watch the newsletter for guest speaker announcements
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Location: Johnny’s Tavern 1175 S 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Time: 1:00 pm lunch, 2:15 pm Presentation
Open to the public and MUFON members. l No children under age 18, please. Handicap accessible.
$5 fee pp. Please plan to have lunch as we get the space for free in exchange for everyone having a meal. Make sure you are on our newsletter list in case we have to make meeting changes.
Contact:
Margie Kay, momufonasd@gmail.com
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St. Louis MUFON
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Meetings on the Second or Third Wednesday of the month
6:00 - 7:45 pm
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Watch the newsletter for guest speaker and date announcements
Location:
Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch
1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold, MO 63010-2005
We need help setting up and replacing chairs and tables at each meeting
Open to all MUFON members and the public Free admission. Donations appreciated. No food is available but guests are allowed to bring a non-alcoholic beverage. There are vending machines at the library.
Contact: Debbie Ziegelmeyer, Missouri MUFON State Director
mufondiver@gmail.com
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