A St. Joseph, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than two kilograms of heroin. Harvey E. Johnson, 50, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 12 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Johnson to forfeit to the government $43,200, […]
A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms on four separate occasions, including an incident that involved a shooting in a neighborhood. Darris Lamar Mull, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 11 years and three months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 19, 2022, Mull […]
(Missourinet) – As drought conditions in Missouri are projected to persist through December, state lawmakers may contemplate introducing drought relief policies in the forthcoming legislative session. State Rep. Mike Haffner, R-Pleasant Hill, in a discussion with Missourinet, highlighted that deliberations are currently underway at the national level. “There have been some talks going on with […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds deer hunters that it will be again holding mandatory CWD sampling during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms season, Nov. 11 and 12. Hunters who harvest deer in 39 MDC CWD Management Zone counties are required to take their harvested deer or the head on the […]
It’s that time of year when ghosts and goblins take to the streets for some Halloween fun. Halloween continues to be extremely popular with kids of all ages, however, it can pose some safety challenges. “It’s important to plan ahead for Halloween fun and festivities to ensure everyone stays safe while participating in the many […]
For the first time in its seven-year history, Buckle Up Phone Down is the law in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners across the state, are marking this milestone during the seventh annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day challenge on Oct. 25. In […]
Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on older adults. Half the victims in fraud cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission were under age 30 but the financial losses are greater in older adults, at an average of $1,500. AARP said people […]
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education, urging them to reject Joe Biden’s Department of Labor’s flawed guidance, attempting to hold Missouri children’s free lunches hostage in favor of a radical sexual ideology. Attorney General Bailey writes, “It has come to my attention that the Springfield […]
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 33 states in filing a suit against Meta, alleging that the social media technology giant designed and deployed harmful features for Facebook and Instagram to addict young users to its platforms and enhance its bottom line. The lawsuit claims that Meta, instead of working to mitigate […]
A jury in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Tuesday found a man guilty of drug trafficking charges that included a 2019 murder. Freeman Whitfield IV, 29, was found guilty of seven felonies: conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, heroin, and cocaine; knowingly possessing and discharging a […]
U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday sentenced a man to life in prison for selling the heroin and fentanyl that killed a Florissant, Missouri man in 2018. Wyland Kinney, 50, of St. Louis County, was convicted by a jury in May of distribution of a controlled substance that resulted in death, two counts […]
U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday sentenced a former “Basketball Wives” reality show cast member and St. Louis, Missouri area radio personality to four years in prison for committing $564,000 worth of frauds, including tax fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, and three separate pandemic fraud schemes. Brittish Cierrah Williams, 33, pleaded guilty in […]
A Warsaw, Mo., man who claims to be a member of the self-styled 2nd American Militia was indicted by a federal grand jury today for escaping from the Phelps County Jail, where he was being detained on federal charges related to his role in a conspiracy to murder Border Patrol officers following a shootout with […]
Six individuals were indicted for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme that procured more than $240,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The defendants are: Renetta Golden-Larimore, 54, Kansas City, Mo. Tajona Manning, 31, Kansas City, Mo. Tashawn Mayfield, 24, Kansas City, […]
A Kansas City, Mo., man who was injured when his ATV flipped over while making a turn on an Independence, Mo., street was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms and methamphetamine. Melvin L. Carter, 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 13 years and nine months in federal prison without […]
A Galena, Kansas, man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing methamphetamine to distribute and a firearm. Carlos Joseph Blake Gandy, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Monday, Oct. 23, to 20 years in federal prison without parole. Gandy was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to […]
An accident left a man severely injured on the afternoon of October 24, 2023, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred approximately 8.5 miles southwest of Paris on Route M around 3:10 p.m., when a 1973 GMC dump truck, driven by Gale L. Wilkerson, 71, of Paris, Missouri, veered […]
Once a hunter has bagged a deer, the work is only half over. Knowing how to field dress it, skin it, process the meat, and store it for future tasty meals are skills hunters need to know. Hunters interested in learning how to process their deer will have an opportunity to do so at a […]
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during its regular session Friday, approved a pair of curriculum proposals in addition to hearing updates regarding the University’s enrollment goals, cybersecurity, and financial outlook. The two undergraduate programs approved by Regents are interdisciplinary programs that connect areas of study in the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth […]
Missouri Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, announced that he has recruited Branden Rathert to serve as deputy communications director. “Branden has a wealth of communications experience, and I am excited he is bringing those skills to our team at the Attorney General’s Office,” Bailey said. “He will be an incredible asset as we work to serve […]
