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Exonerees in Missouri left with little to no financial support
ST. LOUIS — Even after Christopher Dunn's exoneration following decades of wrongful imprisonment, Missouri's restrictive laws leave him with almost no support. In just the last six years in Missouri, there have been nine people who have been exonerated after having been wrongfully convicted, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Those people are Ricky Kidd released in 2019; Donald Nash, Jonathan Irons and Lawrence Callanan released in 2020; Kevin Strickland released in 2021; Keith Carnes released in 2022; and Lamar Johnson and Lamont Campbell released in 2023. The latest is Dunn, who was released in July.
Union sales tax returns up for the year
The City of Union saw its sales tax revenue increase in the 2023-24 budget year, but less than it has in the previous five years. In all, the city collected $2.74 million in sales tax revenue between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, according to figures released at the Board of Aldermen’s Monday meeting That was up from $2.69 million collected in the 2022-23 fiscal year, an increase of 2.03 percent.
Doe Run Raceway Results – 8/16/24
A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 91M-Ryan Mueller[1]; 2. 26-Dane Sensel[7]; 3. 42B-Matt Bagby[4]; 4. 86-Kyle Touchette[3]; 5. 91-Liam Wilhoit[2]; 6. 70-Marissa Olmstead[9]; 7. (DNF) 14B-Brody Bridgeman[6]; 8. (DNS) 12C-Bella Coleman; 9. (DNS) 11B-Noah Buxton. Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 91M-Ryan Mueller[2]; 2. 91-Liam Wilhoit[4]; 3. 12C-Bella Coleman[3]; 4. 86-Kyle...
Patrick Ransdell, MSU AD Finalist, holds public forum
SPRINGFIELD–The second finalist for the Missouri State Athletic Director position held public court, Friday afternoon. Patrick Ransdell, the Deputy Athletic Director at Appalachian State, spoke with MSU faculty, alumni, and fans in the Prime Overtime Club at Great Southern Bank Arena. Ransdell gave his background and shared some of his previous accomplishments at his current […]
Boil Water Advisory issued for Fenton homes
FENTON, Mo. — A large portion of Fenton in St. Louis County is under a boil water advisory after a main break on Friday, according to Missouri American Water. "Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes," the water utility said in an alert Friday. "Water is OK for bathing, washing and other non-consumable uses. You will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed."
Crane’s Broiler Festival preparing to crank up the heat
Crane’s premiere community event comes back to roost for its 73rd year. The 73rd annual Broiler Festival, at Crane City Park on August 21 through 24, will feature heart pounding rides, vendors’ tents and goodies, live music and of course the traditional barbecued chicken meal which started it all. The Broiler Festival has some classic events making a return this year like the classic car show, beauty pageant and the cornhole tournament. Chicken dinners will be served on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, but the event will have something going on Wednesday and Thursday leading up to the real star of the festival…the dinner.
University of Missouri Extension Office reports first case of corn stunt in Missouri on Friday
(COLUMBIA, Mo.) The University of Missouri Extension Specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in the state. Corn Stunt is a "disease transmitted by an insect found in Southwest Mo.", according to the MU Specialists. According to the MU Specialists, "the Corn Leafhopper is the insect capable of...
Company With Missouri Locations Just Bought 83 Wendy’s Places
Well, this is interesting. It appears that one of the largest franchise operators in America with a Missouri location has just purchased 83 Wendy's restaurants. Does this mean a comeback of many of those closed Missouri places?. I saw this report just shared by Nation's Restaurant News saying that the...
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