Sixteen residents of Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kansas, and Independence, Mo., have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. Ublester Molina, 26, Kevin O. Alarcon, 25, Rocky Orozco, 30, Salvador Valdivia, 40, Stephen Manning, 33, Carlos Ramos, 21, Joel Vargas, 30, Danzell […]
In 2021, Missouri increased the state gas tax by 2.5 cents per gallon per year for the next five years ($.15/gallon total). The State anticipates it will collect over $500 million from this new tax alone. The good news for drivers, boat owners, farmers, or any gas-purchasing consumer is that this tax increase for automobiles […]
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick provided an update on MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program. Applications for MOScholars scholarships are now being accepted. To begin the application process, parents or guardians should contact an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) partnered with the school they would like their child to attend. EAOs will prescreen student applicants to […]
A Camden County man is in jail without bond on charges of incest. Investigators say DNA evidence confirmed Richard Bennett shares a child with a family member. Police say a concerned person close to the family alerted police that something was wrong. ”In June of last year, we got a report through a […]
A Missouri woman who led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase at night with no headlights was sentenced in federal court for trafficking methamphetamine. Gina N. Nunez, 44, of Nixa, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 12 years in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 13, 2022, Nunez pleaded guilty […]
A Missouri teenager has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing crack cocaine and firearms. Keylan L. Williams, 19, of Belton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays on Tuesday, June 22, to six years and eight months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 28, 2021, Williams pleaded guilty to one count […]
A Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening over the internet to injure employees of the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff’s Department. Joshua L. Bippert, 27, of Branson, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of transmitting a threat across state lines to injure another person. By pleading […]
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s securities division is warning Missourians about a recent increase in fraudulent schemes targeting owners of timeshare properties in Mexico. These scams involve individuals claiming to be representatives of a brokerage firm, travel agency, title company, or escrow agent making contact with timeshare owners over the phone. The fraudsters may promise […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Federal Trade Commission last week announced what some believe could be a game-changer when it comes to the rising cost of prescription drugs. The agency — which is meant to protect fair competition — said it would look into the murky practice by which drugmakers grant rebates and other fees to […]
(Missouri Independent) – Eric Greitens defended his “RINO Hunting” video during a Tuesday morning radio interview, saying critics who see it as a call to kill political opponents are “snowflakes” expressing “faux outrage.” In an appearance on KCMO’s “Pete Mundo in the Morning” show, Greitens said the video had been seen by 3.5 million people, generated thousands […]
U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Tuesday sentenced a man from California to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering. Lester A. “Unc” Bull, 58, pleaded guilty in February to a drug conspiracy charge, money laundering, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon […]
Deadlines to register for the Missouri State Fair livestock shows and contests are approaching. Below are the upcoming deadlines for the events and contests that the Fair offers. July 1: 4-H/FFA & Open Livestock Entries July 15: Queen Contest July 20: Agriculture: Country Hams, Mild Cured Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Snack Sticks & Jerky; Fine Arts: […]
A Missouri man who sold four AR-15 style rifles and marijuana to an undercover law enforcement officer was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm. Paul N. Ortiz, 24, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 10 years in federal prison without parole. On April 20, 2021, […]
A Missouri man has been convicted by a trial jury of the armed robbery of a Church’s Chicken restaurant after his DNA was recovered from gun parts recovered at the scene of the robbery. Justin Domonique Davis, 30, of Kansas City, was found guilty on Thursday, June 16, of aiding and abetting one count of […]
A Missouri man who survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has died. Bill McAnany of Jefferson City passed away Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital. He served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman and was stationed onboard the hospital ship USS Solace. On the morning of December Seventh, 1941, McAnany was out sightseeing when […]
The time of year is approaching when we hear the snaps, crackles, and pops. With supply chain problems and higher gas prices, Rob Cima, with the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association, says like everything else, the fireworks supply is having similar price issues. Cima says demand has increased and fireworks sales have more than doubled […]
Older Americans are dying from drug overdoses or suicide at much higher rates now compared with a decade ago, according to the latest America’s Health Rankings Senior Report from UnitedHealthcare. The report found suicides have increased by 13%, depression is up 9%, and drug deaths among people 65 and older have doubled in the last 10 […]
Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), along with 48 of their House Republican colleagues, led the call urging President Biden to immediately end consideration of banning commercial production of certain types of 5.56mm ammunition at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. If pursued, this decision will result in the […]
(Missouri Independent) – In a video posted Monday of a fake no-knock home raid, former Gov. Eric Greitens — flanked by extras in body armor, using flash grenades and carrying firearms — promoted a fundraising program offering a “RINO Hunting Permit” to supporters of his U.S. Senate campaign. RINO stands for “Republican in Name Only.” The video […]
Twenty-five troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 24, 2022. The ceremony will take place in the Academy gymnasium, 1510 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, Missouri, and the public is invited. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and be live-streamed via the Patrol’s Facebook page. The 113th Recruit […]
