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Missouri Fraternal Order of Police criticizes campaign ad
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police is criticizing a candidate in the race for Attorney General. The police organization is upset about an ad linked to Republican Will Scharf’s campaign. They claim the commercial politicizes the 2023 murder of Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith. The organization believes the ad jeopardizes […]
Evening Weather Alert: Isolated Funnel Clouds in SE Iowa, NE Missouri, and Central Illinois
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Reports of funnel clouds have been received west of Washington, IA. Conditions are favorable for isolated funnel clouds with rain showers in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and west central Illinois through 7 PM. These funnel clouds are higher up in the sky and are not anticipated to reach the ground.
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition awards announced
The winners of the 2024 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition have been announced, with Stone Hill Winery’s 2022 Cross J Norton taking home the top prize. The contest was held in Columbia on July 10-11, and 239 wines were entered in this year’s competition, according to organizers. Eight judges from across the U.S. spent two days blind testing the submissions and awarded 35 gold, 124 silver and 56 bronze medals.
Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri's attorney general to keep her behind bars.Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in Chillicothe, hours after a judge threatened to hold the attorney general's office in contempt if they continued to fight against her release. She reunited with her family at a nearby park, where she hugged her sister, daughter and granddaughter. "You were just a baby when your mom sent me a picture of you," she said. "You looked just like your...
Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to deli counters hits Illinois, Missouri
At least two people have died and more than two dozen were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters, federal health officials said Friday.
Missouri Man Selling Stealth Bomber on Facebook Marketplace?
If you've ever daydreamed about having your very own stealth bomber, I have a deal for you. A Missouri man has one listed on Facebook Marketplace at a bargain price. I was hanging out on the Missouri sub-Reddit when this posting caught my eye for obvious reasons. It's a listing from Bland, Missouri.
These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’
This year’s Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Women of the Year roster has a distinctly Kansas City flavor. Three of the four honorees at Wednesday’s luncheon event at CPKC Stadium are Kansas City women who lead within their industries and community. The list of awards and recipients includes: Civic Leader of the Year — Dr. DeAngela The post These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’ appeared first on Startland News.
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
Police orgs denounce ad accusing Missouri AG of going ‘easy on a violent career felon’
A new ad targeting Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey from a group backing his rival in the GOP primary places the blame for the shooting death of a police officer last year on Bailey’s tenure as a local prosecutor. To deliver the message, the Defend Missouri PAC enlisted Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who Bailey […] The post Police orgs denounce ad accusing Missouri AG of going ‘easy on a violent career felon’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Arkansas Sees Over 10 Inches of Rain from Hurricane Beryl and Missouri Cold Front
Little Rock, AR – The National Weather Service reports that Arkansas has experienced substantial rainfall due to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl on the 8th and 9th and a slow-moving cold front from Missouri on the 16th and 17th. This has resulted in precipitation totals over 10 inches in various locations, including Mountain View, Bull Shoals, and Conway.
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