(Missouri Independent) – Some Missouri medical providers are fearful that patients with high-risk pregnancies will face delayed care in life-threatening situations because doctors fear prosecution under Missouri’s newly-enacted abortion ban. “I’m following the rules that are made by people that have no understanding of medicine and science, and that’s extremely, extremely dangerous,” said Iman Alsaden, a […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces Captain Benjamin C. Jones has been promoted to the rank of Major. He is the commander of the Support Services Bureau effective July 1, 2022. Major Jones will have direct oversight of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Driver & Vehicle Safety, and Recruiting & Community Outreach divisions. Jones was appointed […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Missouri Department of Corrections is required to establish a nursery within a women’s prison by July 2025 under legislation signed into law Friday by Governor Mike Parson. On the final day of the session, Missouri lawmakers approved a bill that included provisions creating the “Correctional Center Nursery Program.” Lawmakers also added $495,000 to the Department […]
(Missouri Independent) – Efforts to eliminate lead in school drinking water got a huge boost on Friday, as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed off on legislation requiring testing and also gave his approval to $27 million in federal funds to help schools install filters. The new law, which goes into effect Aug. 28, requires schools to […]
A Missouri man on Friday admitted committing two separate armed carjackings, including one that victimized a woman in her 70s. Andre Whitfield, 32, of St. Louis, stole a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix at gunpoint on April 21, 2020, from a woman who had given him a ride. On May 13, 2020, Whitfield took a 2010 […]
A Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a sawed-off shotgun, which was found in one of the two vehicles he stole within a week of each other. Michael Bryant, 33, West Plains. was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes on Tuesday, June 28, to eight years in federal […]
Governor Mike Parson has signed five pieces of legislation into law, including SB 672 which extends the sunset on the Fast Track workforce incentive program. “We are proud that our Fast Track program has been extended to continue providing adults with opportunities to learn new skills and develop their career potential,” Governor Parson said. “This […]
Two men from Missouri are facing federal charges accusing them of robbing two mail carriers at gunpoint on June 9. Roy Lee Jones, 19, and Xavier Sean Boyd, 18, of Jennings, were charged by complaint on June 15 with two counts of robbery and two counts of theft of a mail key. Boyd appeared in […]
Missouri State Fair concert and event tickets are on sale now! This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, State Fair Arena events, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast, and $10 advanced gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and also at the Missouri State Fair Box Office, […]
Windows and doors manufacturer Peerless Products, Inc., recently announced it will expand in Nevada, investing $3.5 million and creating 111 new jobs. Peerless’ expansion will increase the company’s production capacity at its existing Nevada facility used for warehousing, manufacturing, and research and development. “It’s exciting to see Peerless Products growing in Nevada, and we look […]
A group of state Senators is reviewing what can be done about Missouri’s labor laws for workers who are in the U.S. illegally. Illegal immigration is a hot-button topic, especially among Republicans during this election year. State Senator Justin Brown, a Republican from Rolla, is the chairman of what’s called the Missouri Senate Interim Committee […]
(Missouri Independent) – After at least one hospital system in Missouri stopped providing emergency contraception because of ambiguity in the state’s abortion ban, Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office clarified Wednesday that contraception is not prohibited under state law. “Missouri law does not prohibit the use or provision of Plan B, or contraception,” said Chris Nuelle, […]
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed sweeping legislation Wednesday making it a Class C misdemeanor for people experiencing homelessness to sleep on state-owned land. The law prevents some federal and state funds from being used to construct affordable housing, instead of redirecting that money towards constructing temporary camps that provide substance abuse and […]
During a signing ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed five pieces of legislation into law, including House Bill (HB) 1878, which modifies Missouri’s election laws to strengthen election processes and voter confidence. “We are happy to be joined by Representative John Simmons and Senator Sandy Crawford to sign HB 1878 into law,” Governor […]
U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Tuesday sentenced a St. Louis man to 11 years for selling methamphetamine to drug investigators. Judge White also found that Shaun Glenwood Mack, 44, was a career offender due to prior drug convictions. In August 2020, investigators for the Drug Enforcement Administration learned that Mack was selling methamphetamine from […]
U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Wednesday sentenced a St. Louis man who used stolen identities to perpetrate a series of crimes, including hiding evidence for a jail inmate, to three years and eight months in prison. Bryson Whiteside, 24, was also ordered to pay restitution of $8,735. Whiteside pleaded guilty on March 23 to […]
A three-time convicted sex offender has been sentenced in federal court today for possessing child pornography. Andrew David Ferrill, 35, of Branson, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes on Tuesday, June 28, to 12 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Ferrill to spend 20 years on supervised release […]
A Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Springfield area, including an undercover drug transaction that occurred in a home with two young children. Devin J.H. Wrinkle, 32, of Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes on Tuesday, June 28, to 18 […]
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced he will sign a wide-ranging elections bill on Wednesday that would require voters to present government-issued photo identification to cast a ballot. The bill includes a litany of election law changes, ranging from prohibiting touch-screen voting machines to requiring election authorities to conduct cybersecurity reviews. It also […]
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that Laurie Lund, a formerly licensed dog breeder in Hickory County, was once again held in contempt of court for her unlawful acts and violations of previous court orders. Following a two-day hearing, on June 22, 2022, the Court agreed with the Attorney General’s Office and again found Ms. […]
