The Missouri Legislative Black Caucus is strongly opposing Governor Kehoe’s executive order that eliminates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state agencies. The caucus says the decision will not only harm marginalized communities but also weaken Missouri’s ability to recruit, retain, and serve a diverse workforce. The caucus goes on to say by dismantling … Read more
A southern Illinois man Timothy Gassel, 33, of Murphysboro, was sentenced to 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a woman’s murder in October 2024. Gassel had previously pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Autumn Cole‘s death.He’ll serve 100 percent of the sentence.In May 2024, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a … Read more
The Benton Fire Department in Franklin County responded to a report of a body in a pond Thursday morning. According to the Fire Department, they responded to the call at 1101 Washington Street in West City.The pond is in the back of the property behind the Rural King shopping plaza.
Cape Girardeau County Commissioners met this week discussing Jackson company Penzel Construction’s work on the new county jail and agreed with the extension to complete the facility moving the date from March to April because of the weather.
Republican leaders in the Missouri House of Representatives are seriously looking at a significant amendment to HB 68 that will give survivors of childhood sexual abuse more time to seek justice.House Amendment 2, added to HB 68 during perfection, would extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims.
Republican leaders in the Missouri House of Representatives are seriously looking at a significant amendment to HB 68 that will give survivors of childhood sexual abuse more time to seek justice.House Amendment 2, added to HB 68 during perfection, would extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims.
City of Jackson officials have cancelled the latest Snow Route Proclamation. Now residents may return to legal parking on designated snow routes.Officials say to still be aware of slippery conditions on streets and sidewalks.
Although former Iron County Sheriff Jeffery Burkett has resigned from office and been criminally prosecuted for unrelated conduct, a report released by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick uncovers new details about Burkett’s mismanagement of the Sheriff’s Office. The audit identifies at least $5,680 in missing money and a disorganized seized property room that contained a mysterious … Read more
If you care about your natural gas utility bill you may want to plan to attend a public hearing by The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) on April 14th. Ameren Missouri has filed a request to raise rates.The discussion will take place in Cape Girardeau agt the Osage Center Room 1AB at 1625 N. Kingshighway. … Read more
Missouri lawmakers are trying to ensure a defibrillator is in every school in the state since sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for student athletes, according to the Mayo Clinic.