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Missouri A.G. Sues New York for Dumbest Reason Ever
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit Wednesday against New York state alleging that the gag orders placed on Donald Trump during his hush-money trial constituted election interference. The lawsuit alleged that Trump’s gag orders and impending sentencing, which was recently postponed to September, illegally interfered with elections in other states, violated the Purcell principle, and violated the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Missouri “to listen to the campaign speech of a specific individual on specific topics.”In the filing, lawyers for Missouri argued that the gag orders placed on Trump should be removed, “so Missourians can participate in...
Holly Brown's photos keep being recognized in statewide contest
The last time we checked in with Holly Brown’s photography was in 2021 when she won best-in-show in the Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. Brown lives with her family on a farm northeast of Oronogo. She and her 2021 contest photos were featured in the Sentinel in July 2021.
Missouri lawmaker forms committee on crimes committed by unlawful immigrants
The Missouri House of Representatives has formed a committee to investigate crimes committed by illegal immigrants, ABC 17 News reported. The group, chaired by Rep. Lane Roberts, seeks to "identify the extent of crimes committed by people living in Missouri and determine solutions to the problem," the outlet explained. The...
In GOP race for MO governor, internal poll by pro-Kehoe PAC suggests 3-way contest
After months of polls showing Bill Eigel in a distant third place in the GOP primary for Missouri governor, a new survey suggests he may be within striking distance of the frontrunners. And the poll giving Eigel a boost was paid for by one of his campaign rivals, though it...
Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog
Missourians stand to lose their ethics watchdog due to the lack of a functioning commission that is charged with holding elected officials and candidates accountable. The stalled Missouri Ethics Commission is at a historic point of inaction, waiting for the governor to appoint new commission members. Missourians rely on the commission to hold candidates and […] The post Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Cabool students finish first in national contest
Two Cabool High School rising juniors took first place at a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) national event in Seattle, Wash. The post Cabool students finish first in national contest appeared first on Houston Herald.
15-20 boats submerged at marina, storm rips through Table Rock Lake’s Cape Fair
TABLE ROCK LAKE (Cape Fair, Mo.) — Just before 8 p.m. Wednesday night a severe storm ravaged the area along Woolley Creek, Cape Fair across to Y Hwy. Cape Fair Marina suffered extensive damage with more than a dozen boats submerged.
Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Springfield boarding facility caters to dogs during 4th of July
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Unfortunately, the Fourth of July holiday keeps Leigh’s Lost and Found busy. A Springfield facility is catering to dogs to keep them safe and stable as the fireworks fly. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the...
Branson-area nonprofit’s expansion postponed after governor vetoes bill
NEAR BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) — A Branson area nonprofit organization delayed its plans to expand and renovate after Governor Parson vetoed a bill granting $50,000. The Little Heroes Park is in Taney County, just west of U.S. 65, a few miles north of Branson. According to the nonprofit Life’s Journey founder, the park is growing as more people visit.
Choices for People making Rolla a regional leader for developmental disability services
A Friday ceremony at Rolla Lions Club Park proved graduation season didn’t completely end in May. Gathered were dozens direct service professionals who achieved their Missouri Talent Pathways accreditation with Choices for People. This was the third graduation Choices for People has hosted since last year, and the largest yet. Moreover, additional ceremonies are planned until Choices for People’s entire staff has graduated, including the 30 new planned hires who’ll be joining the organization by the end of next year.
Amare Witham, a Glendale High School basketball star, dies
Amare Witham, a Glendale basketball star with a confident attitude and so much potential, has died. Witham was entering his junior year with the Falcons. He was one of the bright young stars in the southwest Missouri sports scene who held multiple Division I offers thanks to his uncanny scoring ability. Multiple sources close...
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