(Missouri Independent) – Democrats in Missouri, like their counterparts nationally, will use 2024 to test a new system for determining the party’s presidential preference now that the public primary for all parties has been abolished. Instead of reverting to a caucus-only system, the process used in most elections prior to 2000, the Missouri Democratic Party is seeking […]
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter demanding that Washington University in St. Louis and BJC Healthcare conduct a fresh evaluation of the practices at The Washington University Transgender Center. Recent reporting from the New York Times validated claims made by Jamie Reed, a former case manager at the Center, that the Center commenced experimental treatments on hundreds of minors and lacked appropriate safeguards. “As […]
Missouri’s “Outstanding Older Worker of the Year” award program seeks to honor a Missouri resident who is 55 or older, is employed at least 20 hours a week, and displays dependability and new skills on the job. Nominations are currently being accepted. The winner will be recognized at a ceremony during National Employ Older Workers Week on […]
U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk this week sentenced two siblings to 15 months in prison each and ordered them to repay $448,536 in pandemic loans that they’d fraudulently obtained. Irvin Coats, 44, of Florissant, was sentenced Thursday and Pamela S. Hubbard, 46, of St. Louis, was sentenced Tuesday Coats pleaded guilty on June 5 […]
U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Thursday sentenced one of the leaders of a murderous St. Louis drug trafficking organization to 20 years in prison. Maurice Herbert Lee II, 35, obtained bulk fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine from Arizona and supplied it to his co-conspirators, who sold over 20,000 doses per week at the height […]
A man from St. Louis County, Missouri on Thursday admitted buying thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen catalytic converters. Asmir Jasarevic, 33, of Lakeshire, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of conspiracy to transport and sell stolen goods. He admitted posting a solicitation on Facebook on June 9, 2021, […]
(Missouri Independent) – Allegations that Scotland County Hospital fired a chief executive officer during an illegal closed meeting aren’t enough to make a case that there was a conspiracy against the officer, attorneys for the hospital argued Wednesday. Statements made in that August 2022 meeting are protected because they were among officials of the hospital, attorney Andrew […]
Governor Mike Parson will attend the 65th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic Development, held from September 6-8 at the Lake of the Ozarks. Presented by the Hawthorn Foundation, the conference is held each year for industry experts to share updates on the latest economic development issues, strategies, and initiatives. “As we continue our mission to […]
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a coalition of 16 states in sounding the alarm on the business practices of SHEIN, a fast-fashion retailer founded in China. These practices include reports of forced labor and the company’s potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this year. “As Attorney General, I have an obligation to ensure […]
A report issued by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick raises questions about the efficacy of a vocational enterprise program created to prepare offenders for success in the workplace upon release. The audit of the Missouri Vocational Enterprise (MVE) Program operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) reveals a troubling picture of a program that is […]
U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday found a man from Audrain County, Missouri guilty of one count of producing child pornography and two counts of receiving child pornography. William Dahl, 39, faces at least 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in December. Judge Ross’ findings of fact and conclusions of law […]
U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Wednesday sentenced an Indiana man caught with dozens of fake and stolen IDs in Warren County, Missouri to four years in prison and ordered him to pay $9,825 in restitution to victims. The prison sentence will run consecutive to any sentence Kevin Sparks, 41, of Indiana, receives for […]
A man has been indicted for a downtown St. Louis carjacking in July. Bradley C. McKinney, 34, appeared in U.S. District Court in St. Louis Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to four felonies: carjacking, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, being a felon in possession of a firearm as an […]
The Missouri 4-H community honored the 2023 inductees into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame in August at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. “This year’s inductees represent not just the best but also a commitment to making the best even better,” said Rachel Augustine, senior director of advancement for the Missouri 4-H Foundation. “With […]
Governor Mike Parson has requested that President Joe Biden approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance in 33 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri from July 29 to August 14. These storm systems generated tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rain, and flooding across the state, leading to significant damage […]
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that took place at 18560 SW 20 Road, DeKalb, Missouri, at 10:30 p.m. on September 5, 2023. The missing individual is Alexis Humes, a 15-year-old white female. She is described as having a height of 5 feet 3 inches, […]
(Missourinet) – A new school year is upon us, and Missouri teachers are grappling with the dual role of artificial intelligence as both a tool and a weapon. Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, enables students to cheat on schoolwork but can also serve as a study partner or coach. This has led some U.S. […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission has instructed Evergy Missouri Metro and Evergy Missouri West, collectively known as Evergy, to furnish the Commission with updates and additional details concerning Evergy’s Time-of-Use (TOU) rate implementation plan. The Commission has specifically asked for more information on a variety of topics, including: Enrollment Summaries: The Commission is interested in […]
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects. “Maintaining infrastructure is vital to keeping Missourians safe and communities strong,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community Development Block Grant Program is […]
(Missouri Independent) – Six initiative petitions filed last week seeking to add rape and incest exceptions to Missouri’s abortion ban are facing pushback from both sides of the issue, pilloried as either an anti-abortion wolf in sheep’s clothing or a clandestine push to allow abortion on demand. Filed by Republican political operative Jamie Corley with […]
