U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Tim Garrison announced that the Department of Justice is taking a dramatic step to increase resources to combat violent crime and drug trafficking. In the largest increase in decades, the Department of Justice is allocating 311 new Assistant United States Attorneys […]
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Audio: Greitens’ departure leaves lawmakers with nothing to pursue although questions remain
(Missourinet) – The special Missouri House committee looking into the activities of Governor Eric Greitens was examining his compliance with campaign finance laws when he announced his resignation Tuesday. Early political advisor Michael Hafner told the panel there were discussions of foreign donations being pursued by Greitens, which would have been illegal. Hafner […]
Former inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Center accuses officer of sexual assault and rape
A former inmate at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution filed a suit Tuesday accusing a correctional center employee and a mental health professional of rape and sexual abuse. Also named in the suit are a Virginia mental health services company and the supervisors of the accused. Jason Taylor with Missouri Net files this report. […]
Struggle for affordable health insurance in Missouri will continue
The pursuit of affordable health insurance for all in Missouri is expected to get even harder in the coming year. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office estimates premiums will increase by 31 to 54 percent in 2019 largely because of the decision to eliminate federal subsidies for low- and middle-income people to help them pay […]
Lawmaker, attorney both contacted the FBI over allegations related to Greitens
(MissouriNet) – Both sides in a special House committee hearing on an investigation of Governor Eric Greitens revealed yesterday they had contact with the FBI. Republican Representative Jay Barnes, who chairs the committee, said he’d contacted federal law enforcement after hearing closed testimony from an early Greitens campaign advisor, Michael Hafner, who alleged […]
Missouri Veterans Recognition Program expands to include Gulf War, Iraq
Missouri’s Veterans Recognition Program is now accepting applications from Veterans who served on active duty during recent conflicts in Iraq. The Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn Veterans Recognition Awards are now being offered to eligible Missourians, said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Ortmeyer, the Veterans Recognition Program manager. “The awards […]
Missouri Department of Agriculture issues critical stewardship reminder during Pesticide Stewardship Awareness Week
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Pesticide Stewardship Awareness week through May 25, 2018, by reminding pesticide applicators of Missouri’s Special Local Need (24c) label restrictions for ENGENIA, XTENDIMAX, and FEXAPAN for the 2018 growing season. During Pesticide Stewardship Awareness Week, pesticide applicators will see an increased promotional effort by the Department to encourage pesticide […]
Liam Hazen Recognized by Missouri House of Representatives
Liam D. Hazen of rural Adair County served during the Second Regular Session of the 99th Missouri General Assembly as an intern in the legislative office of 3rd District State Representative Nate Walker. Liam was part of the Missouri State Intern Program and Truman State University intern team serving at the Missouri State Capitol this […]
AG Hawley, Auditor Galloway in fight with Greitens over use of private attorneys
A battle over Governor Eric Greitens use of private attorneys to represent his office for possible impeachment proceedings has developed. Attorney General Josh Hawley addressed a letter to state Auditor Nicole Galloway Friday stating that the Office of Governor lacks authority to retain private impeachment counsel. He also said the attorneys claiming to […]
Child endangerment, drug investigation in Chillicothe ends with multiple arrests
A child endangerment and drug investigation at a residence in southwest Chillicothe resulted in multiple arrests Thursday. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the investigation ultimately lead to four adults being transferred to the Daviess Dekalb County Regional Jail pending the filing of formal charges. Those arrested included 50-year-old John Meyer of Chillicothe for the […]
Alcohol sales compliance checks in Livingston County results in one citation
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force conducted compliance checks in Livingston County and Chillicothe recently. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the checks resulted in one purchase of alcohol from a local business and a 39-year-old Chillicothe woman cited for supplying liquor to a minor. The Task Force provides […]
Squirrel and Black Bass season opens Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend brings an extra-special celebration for squirrel hunters and bass anglers in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds them that the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26, marks the opening of both squirrel season statewide and catch-and-keep bass season in most streams south of the Missouri River. SQUIRRELS Hunters can pursue […]
Audio: Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on oversight issues more subpoenas
A bipartisan Missouri House committee investigating Governor Eric Greitens has issued more subpoenas. House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight Chairman Jay Barnes notes Greitens for Missouri Legal Counsel Catherine Hanaway criticized the committee’s report this month about the Mission Continues charity. Barnes announced Monday that the committee and House Speaker Todd Richardson have […]
Grundy County Nursing Home Board of Directors to meet Tuesday
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will discuss health insurance at its meeting next week. The meeting will be in the conference room of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Other items on the agenda include bids for trash, hay, and propane; a preliminary budget; and the […]
Missouri Department of Conservation reminds people to leave wildlife wild
Spring brings the births of wild animals such as birds, rabbits, and squirrels. With that come good intentions of kind-hearted people who want to adopt baby animals they find because they think they have been orphaned or abandoned. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to leave these young wild animals where they find […]
Special House committee counsel accepts unintended offer from Greitens adviser, will subpoena campaign staff
The special House committee investigating Governor Eric Greitens will seek to get testimony from members of his campaign. After Greitens’ legal counsel Catherine Hanaway complained that the committee hadn’t allowed the campaign to be heard, the counsel to the committee last night said they would be asked to testify. In a statement, Edward […]
Former high school teacher, swim coach indicted for child pornography
A former high school teacher and swim team coach has been indicted by a federal grand jury for sexually exploiting seven minor victims. James Russell Green, Jr., 53, of Blue Springs, Mo., was charged in a nine-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. […]
Timothy Garrison confirmed as U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri
The United States Senate has confirmed Timothy Garrison as the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The Senate voted by unanimous consent Thursday to confirm Garrison’s nomination. He had served as the interim U. S. Attorney since his appointment by U. S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions January 3rd. Garrison graduated from Drury […]
Poll shows more people than not disapprove of Greitens and think he should resign
A new poll shows a plurality of Missouri voters disapprove of Republican Governor Eric Greitens’ job performance while a similar percentage thinks he should resign. 47% of those responding to a Mason-Dixon poll disapprove of the job Greitens is doing while only 41% approve and 12% are unsure. The governor’s approval numbers track […]
Audio: Governor Greitens’ legal team receives evidence, questions opposition’s choice of investigators
Governor Eric Greitens legal team has received evidence being used against it and has questions about the prosecution’s procedures. Bill Wise from Missourinet reports. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner met defense lawyers for Governor Eric Greitens in court to turn over the first round of evidence Tuesday. KMOV-TV reports the evidence includes […]