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Missouri governor fills judicial vacancies in 21st and 22nd circuits
Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of two new judges to serve in the 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuits. The Honorable Lorne J. Baker, from University City, has been appointed as a Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. Judge Baker is currently serving as an associate circuit judge within the same circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Joseph L. Walsh III.
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
Missouri prisoners wait 1 year on average for court-ordered mental health treatment
The number of people languishing in Missouri jails in need of court-ordered mental health treatment currently stands at 344 — and the wait time for a hospital bed averages one year. That’s up from 254 people this time last year, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health data provided to The Independent. A spokeswoman for the department said that because the agency’s inpatient beds are at capacity, the number of people waiting in jails for treatment will continue...
2024 FFN Preseason Tour: Salem
Salem, Ark. (KAIT) - We continue our FFN Preseason Tour in Salem. The Greyhounds finished 11-1 in 2023 and won the 3A Region 2 Conference title. Coach Josh Watson has to replace 7 starters on offence but, he’s excited about how physical his team will be in 2024. “We...
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, August 19-23
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for August 19-23. BAWI – CITY View History4121 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2024 12:40:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active Priority Violations Found: 2 Observed: X2 knives and X1 can opener found stored dirty with food debris. Manager notified and all utensils were washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrected […]
UScellular Picks Tarana Wireless for FWA In Missouri
UScellular (NYSE: USM) and Tarana Wireless, the Milpitas, CA-based RF equipment manufacturer, have teamed up to provide fixed wireless access (FWA) high-speed internet connectivity for West Plains, MO residents and businesses. West Plains, with a population of over 12,000, is located in the southern part of Missouri in the Ozark Mountains region. The city is a regional hub for commerce, education, and healthcare in this part of the state.
Kelly Stafford Says She Won’t Give Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes Advice on Being an NFL Wife
Kelly Stafford knows how hard it can be to be a football wife, but she doesn’t see it being a problem for famous wives and girlfriends in all of sports. The wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said that Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes — girlfriend and wife of Kansas City Chiefs players […]
‘I’ve got a pulse!’: Mere seconds from death of cardiac arrest, St. Louis patient beats the odds, makes miraculous recovery
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Mere seconds from death, a local man who nearly died of cardiac arrest is now vowing to pay it forward two years later. Tony Meneses is a first-generation Filipino American who has spent the majority of his adult life living in St. Louis and working in IT before retiring.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
Travis Kelce’s luxury $1m car collection revealed as NFL icon looks to double size with new Ferraris worth $400,000
TAYLOR Swift is known for her love of Getaway Cars. And her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce has plenty to choose from thanks to his epic $1.4 million car collection. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end currently has nine cars in his garage, ranging from vintage models to ultra-modern supercars. They include a Chevrolet Chevelle, […]
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Jets defensive line depth might hold positional answers for Chiefs
It's interesting how some teams end up with a glut of talent at a certain position while struggling with others. Whether it's the ability to scouts to know what the coaches need or a staff's ability to coach up a particular position (or both), some teams just enjoy a nice pipeline at a position or two each season.
Plans For Eighth Annual Tyronn Lue Community Day Of Service Announced
The following press release was sent from the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce. In honor of Mexico Native and Head Coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, Tyronn Lue, the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Coach Tyronn Lue’s C2C (Commitment To Community) Initiative to host the eighth annual Community Day of Service, September 20th, 2024.
Family upset over sentence handed down to man who pleaded guilty in 14-year-old’s murder
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- A man pleaded guilty Monday to the 2022 murder of a St. Louis teenager. Louzell Davis Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Davis was initially charged with first-degree murder but made a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to the lesser charge. He was sentenced to 17 years for the murder charge and three years for armed criminal action. The sentences will run consecutively for a total of 20 years in prison.
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