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TV reporter injured by bullet fragment at Lucas Kunce campaign event

2 months 3 weeks ago
A reporter for a Kansas City television station was struck by a bullet fragment Tuesday while covering a shooting range campaign event for Democrat Lucas Kunce. Kunce, a Marine veteran hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, provided first aid to KSHB reporter Ryan Gamboa after a bullet fragment ricocheted off a target and struck him in the arm. KSHB reports Gamboa’s injuries were minor and he was released from the hospital on Tuesday. Kunce was holding an event at a shooting range near Kansas…
Jason Hancock

Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner admits to misusing public funds

2 months 3 weeks ago
Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner was sentenced to a pretrial diversion program after admitting to misusing public funds. According to a Wednesday news release from U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming's office, Gardner admitted to directing her employees to issue her checks from the office's contingent fund. The news release said she deposited the money, which totaled $5,004.33, into her own bank account and used it to pay a fine and other costs associated with a disciplinary order issued by…
Sam Clancy

Madigan's team says powerful politician 'incorruptible' as corruption trial starts

2 months 3 weeks ago
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was not an all powerful state politician who corruptly controlled Springfield, but an "incorruptible" man focused on serving his constituents, his defense team told jurors Monday. Madigan's defense attorney Thomas Breen told jurors in his opening statement that Madigan viewed his job as helping people. He wasn't after power or money, as federal prosecutors have contended.  Breen said Madigan, 82, never used his position as speaker…
Brett Rowland