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Missouri GOP and Democrat AG rivals agree on one thing: state government is ‘viciously corrupt’
Republican Will Scharf and Democrat Elad Gross disagreed on almost every issue Monday night during a forum of attorney general candidates in St. Louis. They aren’t on the same page on dealing with violent crime or protecting speech on campus. They crossed swords over abortion rights and access to contraception. And they couldn’t agree on […] The post Missouri GOP and Democrat AG rivals agree on one thing: state government is ‘viciously corrupt’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Messenger: An unfair fight for Missouri inmates trying to keep their money from the state
JEFFERSON CITY — Tonya Honkomp is in prison in Vandalia, Missouri. She is serving a seven-year stint on a meth charge out of St. Francois County. Earlier this month, she wrote the court with a question. It wasn’t about her drug case, but one in which Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is trying to seize $19,232.30 from the sale of some property. Honkomp received the proceeds from the real estate sale after she was in prison.
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Kentucky State Police join nationwide July Fourth boating safety campaign
As people get ready to celebrate Independence day next week, those visiting Kentucky’s rivers and lakes will see an increased presence of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Kentucky State Police.
Oran's Rylan Mills swinging way into MLB Draft conversations
ORAN, MO. — Sometimes, the greatest talents are found in the most unexpected places. Case in point: Rylan Mills, the home-schooled phenom who swung for the fences and knocked it out of the park in his debut season at Oran. “There were a lot of people that questioned if...
Sikeston star PJ Farmer commits to SEMO
SIKESTON — In a major boost for Southeast Missouri State and the Bootheel region, Sikeston High School standout PJ Farmer has committed to play college basketball for the Redhawks. The versatile 6-foot-2 rising senior guard is one of the most coveted recruits in the state. His commitment marks a...
Springfield's Hamra releases first TV ad in Democratic primary for Missouri governor
This week, Springfield's Mike Hamra became the first Missouri Democrat running for governor to release a TV ad ahead of the August primary. Hamra is one of five candidates on the Aug. 6 ballot and the Democrat with the most votes will face the winner of a crowded Republican field — with nine candidates — in November.
Unstable Air Could Mean Big Hail, Violent Wind in Missouri Friday
This proves that I pay attention to Missouri meteorologists more than they likely think. I saw a discussion among forecasters where the mention of unstable air over the state late Friday could mean some suddenly violent weather results. The problem is with the uncertainty of some key variables. I saw...
Woman spikes husband's soda with weed killer because he was 'not appreciative': court records
A Missouri wife was arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband's drink, according to authorities.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMichelle Peters is accused of mixing Roundup weed killer into her husband's Mountain Dew.Her husband told police he stored his two-liter Mountain Dew drink in a refrigerator in the garage, according to Laclede County court records.After noticing his drink didn't taste right, he checked the cameras and allegedly saw Peters take the soda and a Roundup bottle into the house on June 14.The victim went to local authorities with the footage and a bottle of Mountain Dew.On June...
Protecting Against Scammers After Midwest Flooding: Essential Tips
It's been pure destruction for many residents in the Midwest during the recent historic flooding event. South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska residents have witnessed dams breaking, railroad bridges collapsing, and rivers pouring forth wrath out of their banks. Rolls of sodden carpet and ruined furniture are a common sight along many streets.
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