House Passes Bill Allowing Guns in Churches
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s GOP-led House has passed a bill that would allow guns in churches and on public transportation. The House voted Monday to send the proposal to the Republican-led Senate. Currently, people need permission
DOJ To Announce Minneapolis Police Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce that the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death. That’s according to a
Missouri NAACP Reacts To Chauvin Verdict
The Missouri NAACP issued the following statement after the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Press Release The Missouri State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of
Former Cop Found Guilty In Death Of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and
Another Abuse Lawsuit Against Former Kanakuk Counselor
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A former counselor already in prison for abusing children at a Christian camp near Branson is being sued by another alleged victim. The lawsuit accuses Peter Newman of abusing the plaintiff, who is
Missouri’s Health Director Resigns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s health director has resigned. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced the departure of Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams. Williams was appointed to the job in 2017
Charges Filed After Amber Alert In Douglas County
The father of a child who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert has been charged in Douglas County. Prosecutors say Chad Emmerson, 53, took his son Thursday after a fight with his wife. Investigators say
One Killed, 2 Wounded In Shooting At NY Grocery Store
WEST HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a gunman shot three workers inside a manager’s office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, killing one of them. Police said a manhunt was underway for the gunman, who
Snow Today, Frost And Hard Freeze Tonight
Snow is falling across the Ozarks today. By 1:30 p.m. there were a few reports of crashes with slick spots developing. Bands of moderate to heavy snow will continue to move across portions of the area this
Train Hits Pickup Near Brookline
Greene County deputies are investigating a crash between a train and a pickup near Brookline. It happened this morning on Farm Road 140 near the KOA campground. Deputies say nobody was inside the truck. Authorities are investigating
