Ruling Paves Way For Longer Sentence In Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has found aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd. The ruling made public Wednesday paves the way for the possibility of a longer sentence for former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin.
Social Media Helps Find Family Of Deborah Brown
Branson Police say social media helped the department find the family of Deborah Brown, the woman whose remains were found last month near Highway 248 and Gretna Road. A member of her extended family saw a post
Missouri Lawmakers Pass Statewide Prescription Drug Database
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is closer than ever to joining every other state in having a statewide prescription drug database, after the House on Tuesday sent a bill that would create one to Gov. Mike
Missouri To Drop Extra Federal Pandemic Unemployment Aid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced the state is cutting off all federal pandemic unemployment benefits in an attempt to push people back to work. Parson said those extra federal benefits will
Missouri House Votes To Pare Down School Voucher Bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House in an unusual move Tuesday passed a pared-down school voucher bill after a similar measure when to the governor’s desk last week. The main provisions of both bills would create
Attorney General Schmitt Lawsuit Challenges St. Louis Co. COVID Restrictions
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging St. Louis County’s COVID-19 restrictions, citing concerns about their impact on religion, education and the freedom of residents. The lawsuit filed
Insurance Agent Charged With Stealing From Elderly Couple
A Marshfield insurance agent is charged with defrauding an elderly couple. The Webster County prosecutor says 62-year-old Lacey Stokes took more than $5,000 dollars from a couple to insure their car, farm, home, cabin and boat dock.
Tyson Raising Pay To Keep Up With Demand
(AP) — Tyson Foods says it’s raising wages to combat absenteeism and worker turnover at its plants as U.S. demand for chicken soars. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company said Monday that absentee rates are around 50% higher than
Masonite Closing Manufacturing Plant In Springfield
A manufacturing company in Springfield is closing its doors. Tampa, Florida-based Masonite will start phasing out operations in July. KY3 reports 63 workers will lose their jobs. Masonite makes doors for homes and businesses. It’s moving the
Ozark School District Breaking Ground On Two New Buildings Tuesday
The Ozark School District is breaking ground for two new buildings Tuesday morning. The two new facilities are the Ozark Innovation Center and the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center. Superintendent Chris Bauman says the Innovation Center was