Views: 0A Missouri man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison for the offenses of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Jaleel D. Gipson, 31, of Poplar Bluff, appeared for his sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh […]
Views: 0A Missouri woman was sentenced Tuesday to 8 years in federal prison for the offense of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Rulo appeared for her sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. At a guilty plea hearing last year, April M. […]
Views: 0A Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing the firearm used in the fatal shooting of an Independence, Mo., firefighter during an altercation in a liquor store parking lot. Ja’Von L. Taylor, 23, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to one count of being a felon […]
Views: 0A man who led police officers on a high-speed chase down a runway at the downtown airport pleaded guilty in federal court to disrupting airport operations as well as illegally possessing a firearm. Efren Torres-Rodriguez, 35, of Olathe, Kansas, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to one count of damaging or […]
Views: 1State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time this weekend to test home smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12, clocks spring forward one hour. Bean also urges families to practice their fire escape plans. Safety experts recommend families practice their home fire escape […]
Views: 2Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office filed a civil action against William J. Raymond for unlawful business practices. “As Attorney General, I want to enforce the laws as written, which includes holding those who rip off innocent Missourians accountable,” said Attorney General Bailey. “My Consumer Protection Unit works tirelessly to protect […]
Views: 1Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit supporting the religious liberty and free speech rights of a Louisville wedding photographer to decline to take custom photographs at a same-sex wedding. . “As Attorney General, […]
Views: 3A man from East St. Louis, Illinois was arrested Tuesday after having been indicted on machine gun and drug charges. Anton Bolden, 28, was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on March 1 and appeared in court Tuesday. He is facing four felonies: possession of a machine gun, possession with the intent […]
Views: 5A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy that distributed 360 kilograms (794 pounds) of methamphetamine in southern Missouri over a three-year period. James W. Fithen, Jr., also known as “Boss,” 38, of West Plains, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to 28 years in federal prison […]
Views: 0(Missourinet) – Missouri lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow semi-trucks to platoon at closer distances from each other. Truck platooning allows trucks to follow each other closely, thereby reducing air drag and improving fuel economy. Platooning also has the potential to increase vehicle capacity on highways, particularly along freight corridors. A combination […]
Views: 0(Missourinet) – Governor Mike Parson is opposed to allowing children to change genders before they become adults. The Republican governor was asked about it in an interview with Missourinet affiliate KDRO in Sedalia: “Look. When you’re an adult, you’re an adult. You can make your decisions — what you want to do […]
Views: 2(Missourinet) – As the number of opiate overdose deaths continues to climb, Missouri communities are seeking out ways to keep their citizens safe. Central Ozarks Medical Centers has partnered with the Lebanon Police Department and a Christian nonprofit to make Narcan available to anyone that might need it. Lauren Mitchell, the director of the […]
Views: 0Missouri 4-H has taken a big step forward in communicating with 4-H’ers across the state by launching the Missouri 4-H app. When downloaded, it not only gives the user access to the statewide app but also lets the user choose county-specific apps. The St. Charles County app is live and several more counties will […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a controversial Missouri law — known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act — that penalizes police for enforcing federal gun laws. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Wimes ruled that the 2021 Missouri law is unconstitutional and “invalid, null, void, and of no effect.” “State and local […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – Missouri students did worse across the board on the latest round of standardized testing released Tuesday, with 112 districts and charter schools scoring low enough to be classified as provisionally accredited. But the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE, said it would not downgrade any districts this year because […]
Views: 2(Missouri Independent) – Missouri lawmakers gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill aimed at allowing students to transfer out of their home school district, adding a pair of amendments limiting its scope. The bill was approved Tuesday with 82 legislators voting in support — the exact number needed to reach a majority. Only one […]
Views: 0Experience is an effective teacher for wild turkey hunting, but some tips from experts can make the first hunts more enjoyable and successful. The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free virtual Turkey Hunting Basics class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. This online class will provide an overview of […]
Views: 1(Missouri Independent) – A federal grand jury issued three subpoenas to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in December demanding records about a pair of St. Louis-area nonprofits and their involvement in a federal child nutrition program. The state turned over the subpoenas to The Independent as part of a request under […]
Views: 0(Missourinet) – Legislation that would provide expanded Medicaid coverage for low-income women passed the Missouri Senate. It includes full Medicaid benefits for the length of a pregnancy as well as for one year following its end. Abortion-related language was added, which prevents women that have an abortion from receiving extended benefits. Senate President Pro […]
Views: 0(Missourinet) – Legislation designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs in Missouri is moving through the Missouri House. The bill would invoke cost-sharing measures by providing vouchers to help pay for a patient’s prescription drugs. It’s sponsored by Republican State Rep Dale Wright of eastern Missouri’s Farmington: “It goes towards their […]
