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Court sets hearing for Marcellus Williams to present DNA evidence before execution date
A Missouri man scheduled to be executed in September will get a chance to present a court with DNA evidence he believes will exonerate him. Marcellus Williams will get a hearing on Aug. 21, at the request of St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to vacate the conviction […] The post Court sets hearing for Marcellus Williams to present DNA evidence before execution date appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Apply now for Missouri’s veteran deer hunts in November
Missouri State Parks, in collaboration with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is offering 35 veterans an exclusive opportunity to participate in a weekend deer hunt. The hunts will take place from November 8-10, 2024, at two locations: Mark Twain State Park (Hero Hunt) and Crowder State Park (General Crowder Hunt). Veterans...
Missouri House speaker forms committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is set to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the formation of a new committee. The post Missouri House speaker forms committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2014
The National Transportation Research Group reports that crashes resulting in deaths have increased by 31% in the past decade, despite a decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2014 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
One Man’s Promise is on Full Display at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial
Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (Photo by Alisa Nelson) A promise made and a promise kept is how Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial became a reality. The memorial opened in 2019 in southeast Missouri’s Perryville. It is the only full-sized replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
Ameren buys its largest solar facility yet as Missouri businesses push for renewables
Ameren has officially taken ownership of its largest solar facility yet. The project near Beardstown, Illinois, is one of three big solar projects the company is adding in 2024. The Cass County Renewable Energy Center will come online later this year and produce 150 megawatts of power, enough to power...
9 indicted in multi-state drug operation that includes Minnesota
FARGO, N.D. — Nine people have been indicted in North Dakota for their alleged involvement in a multi-state drug operation run from a federal prison cell. Prosecutors say beginning in January 2022, the distribution network moved significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl from Mexico into North Dakota, Minnesota, California, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Arizona and elsewhere. The operation was allegedly run by 26-year-old Jesus Amurahaby Celestin-Ortega, also known as Flaco, using a contraband cell phone while he was incarcerated in federal prison on unrelated drug and firearm charges.
Buy State Fair Admission and Carnival Tickets Now And Save!
If you're planning on attending the Missouri State Fair, you might consider buying your fair admission and carnival tickets in advance to save money. Advance Adult Fair Admission Tickets are now on sale for $12 a ticket through various outlets. These include purchases through Etix, the Missouri State Fair Box Office on the Fairgrounds, Break Time Convenience Stores, Bomgaars, and Family Center Farm and Home Stores.
Biden student loan plan bailed out — for now
A portion of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan can go forward after an appeals court ruling, which will allow millions of borrowers to make lower debt payments. The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan is aimed at making debt repayment more affordable for low- and middle-income borrowers. Federal judges in Kansas […]
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