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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...
Missouri community leaders discuss impact of decade-old legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. — A nearly decade-old piece of legislation is sparking conversation among community leaders across Missouri. Today, several of those people met with State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Lane Roberts. “It used to be you could cite people, you could get people to clean their yards...
MO Department of Conservation offers kindergarten teachers workshop to introduce them to black bear curriculum
Kindergarten teachers are invited to a workshop in Jefferson City to learn all about a new curriculum that focuses on Missouri’s black bears. The Department of Conservation has developed a new curriculum entitled, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons. Media Specialist Maddie Fennewald says the curriculum covers four components of science, including Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Technology Science. And Fennewald says it’s just fun.
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
Traffic signal, intersection improvements set to begin in Joplin
NEWTON/JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Beginning the week of August 5, drivers in the Joplin area can anticipate occasional lane closures and traffic delays due to a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project. The project includes installing traffic signals, street lighting, and other various intersection improvements in three locations. Project...
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