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Sikeston man sentenced to more than 50 years on drug charges
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Sikeston man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison on drug charges. According to a news release from the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Andrew J. Sales, Jr., was sentenced on Wednesday, July 17 to 30 years on count one, 15 years on count two, seven years on count three and fines on counts four and five. All sentences are to run consecutively for a total of 52 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Battlehawks select hometown star Cody Schrader in UFL Draft as he continues to compete for NFL job
ST. LOUIS — A Mizzou star and Lutheran South graduate could play his professional football in his home town. The St. Louis Battlehawks selected Cody Schrader in the second round of the United Football League's college player draft on Wednesday. Schrader was eligible for the UFL College Draft after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
CID proposed for old Schnucks property along Mexico Loop Road
At its July 11 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council conducted a public hearing and gave first reading to a bill that would establish the 1421 Mexico Road Community Improvement District (CID) for the entire property, all of the businesses eventually housed within the location and the parking lot. Rosalita’s Cantina Mexico Road Real Estate LLC filed the application. The CID would be a separate political subdivision governed by a five-member board of directors.
DayBreak Salon Wins Small Business Grant
DayBreak Salon on Main Street USA has been awarded a small business grant by American Express and Main Street America. This is not just a win for the salon but a testament to the flourishing small businesses in Marceline, Walt Disney’s boyhood hometown. The Salon has become a staple...
Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first pay-it-forward cafe, reopens on Troost Avenue
After more than two years of renovations, Thelma's Kitchen and Reconciliation Services is returning to its original home at 31st Street and Troost Avenue. The pay-it-forward cafe, which opened in 2018, has been closed to in-person dining since March 2020. "It'll be so nice to feed people a meal and...
Carthage woman charged in connection to daughter-in-law’s murder
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — A Carthage woman is charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder. Kansas prosecutors charged Heather McJunkins, 46, with one count of obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer by concealing or destroying evidence of a felony.
Tensions erupt at Jefferson City Council meeting when questions arise over staffing study
Tensions erupt at a Jefferson City Council meeting as one councilman raises concern about an ongoing staffing study. The Matrix Consulting Group was hired in June of 2023 to perform a staffing organization study for $145,000. Councilman Andrew Mealy originally said that price tag was too high and again raised his concerns as the city council took up new business at its Monday night meeting.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
MWSU Nursing students achieve 100 percent pass rate in Spring 2024
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri Western State University Nursing Program announced that their Nursing Students gained a new achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. According to a post on the program's Facebook page, "100 percent NCLEX pass rate, AGAIN! We are thrilled to announce that our Spring 2024 cohort has achieved a 100 percent NCLEX pass rate! This incredible accomplishment adds to the MWSU Nursing Department's growing Dynasty. Welcome to the field, newly licensed nurses! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!"
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