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Embattled Missouri House speaker hires a former House speaker who pleaded guilty to assault

1 year 6 months ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s troubled House speaker is getting blowback after he hired another former House speaker who had pleaded guilty to assault to be his chief of staff. Republican Speaker Dean Plocher's hiring of former speaker Rod Jetton is “a gross affront to survivors of domestic violence,” Democratic House Minority Leader Crystal Quade said Thursday. Jetton in 2011 pleaded [...]
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FBI issues warning, advice over rise in hate crimes

1 year 6 months ago
Hate crimes have been on the rise in the United States since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. In response to the sharp increase in violence, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has sent out its Hate Crime Threat Response Guide.
Max Diekneite

What's that smell? Behind Missouri's foul fall odors

1 year 6 months ago
What's that smell? A lot of people across the region woke up Thursday asking that question. Our metrologists got messages about the musty odor and a post started circulating on the local sub-Reddit searching for answers.
Joe Millitzer

Fatal crash under investigation in Old Jamestown

1 year 6 months ago
The St. Louis County Police North Precinct is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Old Halls Ferry Road and Breeders Cup Drive, involving a single car, and resulting in the death of the driver. 
Liz Dowell

Maryland Heights police de-escalate mental health crisis

1 year 6 months ago
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Police responded to a mental health crisis in the Chatham Drive and McKelvey Road area Monday morning. Our officers were able to communicate with the person, de-escalating the situation. It ended with a peaceful resolution. Police say they're committed to providing ongoing training and support to enhance our officers' ability to [...]
Joe Millitzer