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Social Media Is Blaming The Buffalo Bills After Jaw-Dropping Video Leaks Of Patrick Mahomes Connecting With His Special New Target
Football fans are blaming the Buffalo Bills for handing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs a special weapon on a silver platter, following a leaked video of No. 15 doing damage with his new wide receiver. In a move that surprised many, the Bills traded the No. 28 and...
Two Arrested for Narcotics Near Riverton
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrests two men on narcotics charges. Deputies served a narcotics-related search warrant on a Riverton home Monday, July 22, 2024. Arrested at the scene were 33-year-old Matthew Haynes and 41-year-old Brandon Lewis. During the course of the search, deputies found narcotics along with drug paraphernalia consistent with distribution. Both men were transported to the Cherokee County Jail in Columbus.
Teachers union sues MOHELA in federal court, says it mismanaged millions of student loans
A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses a quasi-governmental organization based in Missouri of illegally overcharging and actively misleading student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. against the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, better known as MOHELA. The lawsuit claims the student loan servicer illegally deducted payments from borrowers’ bank accounts without consent, misinformed borrowers about paperwork deadlines, failed to timely process application for loan relief and...
Pulse thunderstorms and their formation
As Mid-Missouri sits into later portions of July, isolated pulse thunderstorms remain a possibility most days this week. Just southeast of Mid-Missouri, pulse thunderstorms can be observed towards Cape Girardeau. These single celled storms have brought lighting, brief wind gusts, and moderate downpours across isolated areas, but remain short lived falling well short of becoming strong enough to become severe warned cells.
Missouri judge urges release of Christopher Dunn; Missouri AG resists
Christopher Dunn, who was convicted of murder over 30 years ago, is set to be released from prison after a judge ruled in favor of his release, but the state's efforts could keep him in prison.
Missouri Gov. Parson applauds Biden’s decision to step aside
Missouri Governor Mike Parson released a statement praising President Biden's decision to step aside, while endorsing Donald Trump for the next President of the United States and offering his well wishes to the President and First Lady.
Missouri and California Men Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Fake Concert Scam
A scheme designed to defraud music fans and investors involving counterfeit concerts and artist engagements has ended with the sentencing of two culprits. Terronce Morris was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on charges of mail and wire fraud conspiracy, along with aggravated identity theft, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
How Missouri State has been proactive in its mental health offerings for student-athletes
If you are facing an immediate mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or any other emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat. Missouri State Athletics has launched and expanded mental health services for its athletes in recent years and its success has allowed the program's director to dream about its possibilities as it serves over 400 student-athletes.
Kenneth Abram, Cijo Mathews vie in primary for House District 92 seat
Lemay resident Kenneth Abram and South County business owner Cijo Mathews will vie in the Republican primary on Aug. 6 for the Missouri House of Representatives 92nd District. The winner will face incumbent Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, in the General Election on Nov. 5. Abram, 64, has worked for Boeing. He...
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