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Kim Gardner acknowledges misconduct; may get lowest level of discipline
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner admitted misconduct Monday during an ethics hearing that could have cost the prosecutor her law license. Instead, Gardner may only face reprimand for the violations that occurred during her case against Missouri’s former governor.
"First Annual Backstoppers of Jersey County Fish Fry
JERSEYVILLE - The BackStoppers of Jersey County, Inc. are having their first official fundraiser this April 15th, 2022, from 3 pm to 7 pm: a fish fry at Four Brothers Sports Bar & Grill in Jerseyville (Tri-County Bowl). "Come out in support of those who protect our community!" They are offering a catfish dinner with a choice of two sides, baked beans, coleslaw, or potato salad, for $12; a catfish sandwich with chips for $9; or a large slice of homemade cheese pizza with chips for $6. BackStoppers of Jersey County will also have shirts, koozies, and raffle tickets for a chance to win a YETI Coors Cooler donated by Ryan Decker with Chick Fritz, Inc. They invite the community to drive up, grab dinner and/or go inside Four Brothers Sports Bar and Grill to enjoy your dinner. "We are so blessed to have a community who believes in us but also sees the importance of supporting those who give selflessly to our community. "Why support the local BackStoppers of Jersey County? Our story is simple
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss announce second 2022 US tour leg in support of ‘Raise the Roof’ album
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and acclaimed country-bluegrass artist Alison Krauss have announced plans to mount a second 2022 U.S. tour leg in support their latest album, Raise the Roof,…
'Nobody’s buying': Businesses that pivoted to make protective medical gear find limited market
9 new lawsuits allege abuse, torture at Missouri boarding school
A southwest Missouri boarding school is facing nine new lawsuits from former students alleging they were abused at the school.
Women charged in disappearance of 3 boys from Missouri
Two women are charged in connection to three missing Springfield boys.
St. Louis firm sells shopping center in Indiana, will continue to lease and manage it
New bridge on I-70 in Missouri could be named after Roy Blunt
The new bridge will replace a 62-year-old span that crosses the Missouri River near Rocheport.
Supreme Court Deals Blow To Lying Cops, Lowers Bar For Malicious Prosecution Lawsuits
I’ll admit this recent decision sort of passed me by. My brief read of it suggested nothing more was happening than an affirmation of preexisting law via lots of procedural discussion. There are plenty of hoops people who have been falsely accused of crimes need to jump through before a court will even entertain their […]
DOJ rule cracks down on untraceable firearms known as ‘ghost guns’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced on Monday the Department of Justice’s plan to regulate untraceable firearms known as ghost guns, as well as announced his nominee to lead the …
Spectrum, SLATE host hiring fairs this week
New senior living facility proposed in Metro East would add to Michigan operator's St. Louis-area footprint
How lead poisons kids across Missouri -- and the Midwest
Decades after lead was banned in residential paint, water pipes and gasoline, thousands of Missouri children continue to suffer from lead poisoning. Reporter Allison Kite discusses her new deep dive into the issue, co-produced by the Missouri Independent and NPR's Midwest Newsroom.
Federal Judge Sentences First Missourians to Jail over Jan. 6th Insurrection
Keith Carnes freed from prison after prosecutors drop charges in Kansas City murder
His release comes after a several-day delay as his family waited outside of the prison.
The truth behind Missouri's 'ghost deer'
One of the most persistent legends is that a hunter killing a white deer will experience a long run of bad luck, perhaps never bagging another deer.
Lunchtime Photo
This boat did not do well during Hurricane Ida. I took this picture on Highway 315 somewhere south of Houma, which was piled high with trash and ruined furniture that still hadn't been picked up. I suppose somebody will come along eventually for it.