A St. Louis, Missouri, man who shot a law enforcement officer before shooting himself pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and illegally discharging a firearm in Joplin, Missouri. E.F. Fitchpatrick, Jr., 46, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of […]
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Missouri man to spend 13 years in prison for distributing meth
A Webb City, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Newton County, Missouri. Aaron S. Sutten, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years and four months in federal prison without parole. On Oct. 16, 2019, Sutten pleaded guilty to […]
Grundy County Health Department confirms 8th case of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department confirms the county’s eighth case of COVID-19. The health department is working to identify and communicate with close contacts. The Grundy County Health Department reports that, as of the morning of Thursday, June 11th, there had been 937 cases of COVID-19 and six deaths related to the virus in the […]
Missouri works to avoid K-12 funding decline from coronavirus inflicted attendance drop
Some health experts predict a spike in coronavirus cases this fall – putting Missouri K-12 public schools in a potential funding dilemma. Missouri’s foundation formula – the system used to determine how much state aid to give to schools – is based on a combination of components, including student attendance figures and academic achievement. During […]
Daviess County Health Department confirms 7th case of COVID-19
The Daviess County Health Department confirms the county’s seventh positive case of COVID-19. Daviess County now has four current cases and three recovered cases. The new case and his or her contacts have been notified. If someone has not been contacted, then that person is not a contact to the case. The case and contacts […]
Caldwell County Health Department reports new case of COVID-19
The Caldwell County Health Department reports one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in the county since Tuesday, June 9th. Caldwell County has had nine total cases. Six have been confirmed, and three were probable. Five cases are said to have recovered.
Missouri man who pointed pistol at police officer during foot chase sentenced to 9 years in prison
A Springfield, Missouri, man who pointed a loaded pistol at police officers during a car and foot chase was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Matthew D. Billingslea, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to nine years in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 11, 2019, Billingslea pleaded […]
Missouri man sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing heroin that caused fatal overdose
An Oak Grove, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for distributing the heroin that resulted in the overdose death of an Arizona man visiting his family in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Joshua Austin Leroux, 35, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On Nov. 13, […]
California woman sentenced to 27 years in prison for her role in meth conspiracy
A Pomona, California, woman was sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in Jasper County, Missouri. Melissa R. Kivett, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 27 years in federal prison without parole. On Oct. 9, 2019, Kivett pleaded guilty to participating in a […]
Grundy County Health Department reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department confirms three additional positive cases of COVID-19, which brings the total for the county to seven. The health department has identified close contacts, and the individuals are isolating in their homes. The Grundy County Health Department urges the public to continue to take precautions, including good hand washing, social distancing, […]
Princeton City Council approves farmers market on square
The Princeton City Council the evening of Monday, June 8th approved a farmers market using the Princeton Square Saturday mornings. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the farmers market has been meeting Saturdays but not within the city limits. The council also approved the Princeton Chamber of Commerce using the ball field for a July 4th […]
Adair County reports a new case of COVID-19 as a result of community spread
The Adair County Health Department reports that a 52-year-old female resident has tested positive for COVID-19 as the result of community spread. Four Adair County males related to area meat-processing plants, ages 19, 34, 44, and 59 also tested positive. This brings Adair County’s total case count to 77 year-to-date with 26 individuals currently in […]
Missouri Congressman introduces legislation intended to prevent police brutality
Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay and a chorus of other lawmakers have introduced sweeping legislation designed to crack down on police brutality problems. Clay, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Congressional Black Caucus, want to reign in on police using deadly force and want to require an independent prosecutor for all police killings. Clay, […]
Missouri man pleads guilty for role in large-scale methamphetamine conspiracy, faces 15 years in prison
A Springfield, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a large-scale methamphetamine conspiracy that involved multi-pound shipments of methamphetamine transported from Arizona to Missouri. Gregory L. Hopper, 35, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possessing […]
Missouri sex offender on supervised release sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child porn
A Springfield, Missouri, man with a prior conviction for transporting child pornography was sentenced in federal court for another child pornography offense. David Todd Beresky, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 10 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Beresky to a lifetime of supervised release following […]
Authorities report the arrest of four after wrapping up investigations
Arrests have been made in three separate law enforcement investigations locally. Forty-four year old Bevan James Bohm of Kansas City faces two felony stealing charges stemming from the thefts of a car and personal property in January of this year. Bohm was picked up today at the Western Regional Diagnostic Center in St. Joseph. Bond […]
Missouri man sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegal firearms and methamphetamine trafficking
A Springfield, Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for methamphetamine trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. Tyler J. Brown, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Wednesday, June 3, to 12 years in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 11, 2019, Brown pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine with the intent […]
Missouri man sentenced to 14 years in prison for role in methamphetamine conspiracy
An Independence, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Daniel W. Pendergrass, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 14 years and one month in federal prison without parole. On June 12, 2019, Pendergrass pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to […]
Sullivan County reports another case of COVID-19, bringing total to 69 with 18 cases active
The Sullivan County Health Department, on Saturday, announced one additional positive COVID-19 case in Sullivan County. That makes a total of 69 cases since testing began with eighteen cases remaining active. The health department in Milan says the cases have been community-related and it was conducting case investigations to determine close contacts. Individuals are to […]
Kirksville man injured in crash near Brashear
A Kirksville man was hurt Friday afternoon when the truck he was driving was hit from behind by another truck west of Brashear. Sixty-one-year-old Steven Casey was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville with minor injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 20-year old Kale Webber of Kirksville, was not reported hurt. The […]