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Ex-Principal Sentenced for Orchestrating Murder of Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend
The twisted tale of betrayal and murder climaxed as former principal Cornelius Green was sentenced for masterminding the ruthless killing of pregnant teacher girlfriend, Jocelyn Peters. The case, teeming with sordid details, has shocked many, revealing a grim plot unleashed by jealousy and desperation. The Crime That Shook a Community.
Missouri’s Poverty Level – Are You Poor & Not Even Know It?
Wealth can be a subjective term. What is rich to one person might seem like a pittance to someone else. Do you actually know what Missouri's poverty level is? Do you know that you might be poor (by state standards) and not even know it?. I don't want to cross...
What’s on your Missouri primary ballot this August
(The Beacon) – Voters will have a chance to weigh in on Kansas City police funding and who makes it onto the November ballot during the Missouri primary election on Aug. 6. The deadline to register to vote in the primary is July 10. You can think of a...
Methamphetamine dealer sentenced to 15-plus years in Missouri
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. sentenced a methamphetamine dealer to over 15 years (188 months) in prison on Wednesday. Marcus M. Nelson, 42, of Cairo, Illinois, pleaded guilty in March in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to two counts of distributing methamphetamine. Nelson admitted to selling meth on two occasions to a confidential informant who had informed Drug Enforcement Administration agents about previous purchases of multiple ounces of meth from him.
Jefferson City celebrates Fourth of July at annual Salute to America festivities
Community members came together to celebrate the Fourth of July at the annual Salute to America festivities on Thursday. The celebration in Jefferson City featured numerous activities for residents to enjoy, including five hours of live music. Additionally, the Salute to America festivities also featured a food court, with vendors lining the downtown streets.
St. Louis Forecast: Enjoy a Sunny and Less Humid Holiday Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis can look forward to a break from the rain as cooler and less humid conditions are predicted through Saturday. This respite is welcomed news following a period of wet weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis, Friday...
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you shoot your own fireworks on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks stands are plentiful in Mid-Missouri, so there's plenty of opportunity to make your own home fireworks display for the Fourth of July. The post QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you shoot your own fireworks on the Fourth of July? appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Heavy Rain, Winds Hit Southeastern Missouri as Flood Warnings Persist in St. Louis
Southeastern Missouri – An area of thunderstorms has been moving slowly east over southeastern Missouri since the Fourth of July, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding through early Friday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, Kentucky, reports that while the storms may briefly become...
50 Missouri Families Have 50 Missing Daughters Still Not Found
If you have children and know where they are, you have a luxury that some Missouri families to not have. As I write this, there are 50 Missouri families who recently had 50 daughters go missing and they still have not been found. This is the latest update from the...
Harrison joins Rockhurst Basketball Staff
Sam Harrison is the newest member of the Rockhurst Men’s Basketball coaching staff. Harrison will serve as an assistant coach under new head coach Kyle Blackbourn. Harrison was an assistant coach at Texas A&M International last season. He helped lead the Dustdevils to the 2024 Lone Star Conference Tournament for the first time in school history, while winning a school-record 13 conference games. “We are thrilled to be able to add someone of Coach Harrison’s abilities to our program,” Blackbourn said. “Coach has an excellent playing and coaching background that includes being a part of three national championship teams. His...
Governor and state officials break ground on I-70 project
Groundbreaking in Columbia signified start of first project in Improve I-70 Program. MoDOT hosted a groundbreaking event in Columbia on June 13 celebrating the first project within its Improve I-70 Program. Gov. Mike Parson joined federal, state and local elected officials along with past and present members of the Missouri...
Former players reflect on time with Capahas ‘family’
New Cape Central baseball coach Matt Palmer is not only a former Major League pitcher but an alum of a fraternity that has played for 130 years. Palmer was once a member of the Capahas, the oldest amateur baseball team in America that was shepherded by the Bolen Family, first by Jess (manager and general manager) and his wife Mary (fundraiser and organizer), and their son Tom, who was both a player and manager for the Capahas.
Popular Missouri Kids Offroad Cycle Recalled for Dangerous Defect
As a kid growing up in Missouri, I always wanted one of these cycles. It's considered one of the best first offroad motorcycles for the young, but now there's an urgent recall due to a dangerous defect that puts many Missouri kids in peril. The United States Consumer Product Safety...
Four local teens earn scholarship dollars after participating in Miss Missouri Teen competition in June
MEXICO, Mo. — Four teens from northeast Missouri competed at the 19th Miss Missouri’s Teen competition in June. Every delegate received scholarships for college as part of their participation in the scholarship organization. The Miss Missouri’s Teen class of 2024 includes:. Miss Mid-Missouri’s Teen Alana Lemon. She...
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