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 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

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