A convicted felon from University City, Missouri on Monday admitted being caught with a gun after a shooting in 2022. Sheltkeem Brown, 31, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He admitted that on June 25, 2022, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers heard gunshots coming from […]
A Republic, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing fentanyl to distribute and several firearms following two instances in which he fled from law enforcement officers. Tonikko Fewell, 34, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to two counts of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of […]
Teresa Moore, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, presented the annual Crystal Kipper & Ali Kemp Memorial Award to Rasta, a courtroom therapy dog, and the golden retriever’s handler and owner, Jennifer Vernon. The award, presented annually during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 21 to 27), honors the memories of Ali […]
Trussworks Mid-America LLC, a leading truss manufacturer, announced today that it will establish a new facility in Jackson, investing $5 million and creating 70 new jobs. The company’s facility will enhance its production capabilities while enabling it to meet growing demand for its products. “Trussworks’ decision to locate its new facility in Jackson speaks to […]
The University of Missouri campus in Columbia will host the 72nd Annual Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Music Festival Thursday to Saturday, April 25 to 27. The festival will feature 4,200 individual and group performances from 358 schools. Events will be held at various locations across the university, including the Fine Arts […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2024 Missouri black-bear hunting season this fall, Oct 21-30. MDC will also offer five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall with at least one permit designated for qualifying landowners that […]
(Missouri Independent) – On Jan. 18, the ninth day of the 2024 legislative session, a bill essential to balancing the state budget was placed first in line on the Senate’s calendar for debate. On the same day, a bill expanding an education scholarship program was also put on the calendar, second in line. Last week, the education bill narrowly passed the Missouri […]
Spring and riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) seem to go hand in hand. However, according to Karen Funkenbusch, a health and safety specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, ATV accidents can lead to tragedy when precautions are not followed. Funkenbusch notes that ATVs can provide hours of enjoyment in the days ahead if riders adhere […]
The Missouri Conservation Commission has selected Jason Sumners as the next director of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), effective June 1, 2024. Sumners currently serves as the deputy director of resource management for MDC and will succeed Sara Parker Pauley, who will retire this spring after 30 years of public service, as director. “The […]
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against T.J. Entertainment, an illegal casino operating in Dunklin County, for acting as a public nuisance to Missourians. The suit comes after his office received investigative referrals from local law enforcement surrounding the facility. Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain filed criminal charges against the operator of the […]
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report addresses cities, towns, and villages, while the other pertains to political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. According to state regulations, these entities must submit annual financial […]
A two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on Highway 136, one mile west of Wayland, resulted in minor injuries for one driver. At approximately 12:50 a.m., a 2009 Ford Escape, driven by Kaliegh J. Hale, 29, of Keokuk, Iowa, was involved in a collision when an unidentified vehicle swerved to avoid a deer, causing a chain […]
On April 19, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., an accident occurred on Route C, 5.5 miles east of Ewing, Missouri, involving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the truck was traveling westbound when it veered off the right side of the roadway and struck the ground. The impact caused total […]
Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) voted in support of critical legislation to secure the southern border and provide additional lethal aid to our allies in Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine while voting to cut funding for economic assistance to Ukraine. “President Biden has shown unprecedented weakness to our allies and adversaries around the globe,” said Graves. “His […]
(Missouri Independent) – The U.S. Department of Education on Friday announced a final rule that will update Title IX regulations governing how schools respond to sexual misconduct, undoing changes made under the Trump administration and former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. “For more than 50 years, Title IX has promised an equal opportunity to learn and […]
Smithfield Foods has achieved significant recognition for its commitment to environmental stewardship and workplace safety at the Meat Institute’s 2023 awards program. Stewart Leeth, Chief Sustainability Officer at Smithfield Foods, expressed pride in the company’s accomplishments. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our achievements and progress across environmental stewardship and workplace safety initiatives,” Leeth […]
In what is being touted as a significant victory for education in Missouri, the state’s General Assembly has passed SB 727 and HB 2287, a set of comprehensive education reform bills aimed at improving elementary and secondary education statewide. These bipartisan bills, both spearheaded in the House by State Representative Phil Christofanelli, mark a substantial […]
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Colette Peters, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, expressing opposition to the pending release of Robert Courtney. Courtney, who was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison, had diluted tens of thousands of prescription medications for personal profit. His scheduled transfer to […]
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, informing him that it is a Class D felony to knowingly transport an illegal alien in the state of Missouri. This notification followed comments made by Mayor Lucas that welcomed illegal immigrants to Kansas City amid what is described as the […]
A regularly scheduled audit of Clark County, located in northeast Missouri, is currently in progress, as announced by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit commenced on Thursday, April 18, with an initial meeting held with county officials. The State Auditor’s Office last evaluated Clark County in 2016, assigning the county a rating of “fair.” […]
