Missouri said goodbye Tuesday to Kit Bond, the Republican former governor, U.S. Senator and auditor who spent 34 of his 86 years in public office. During a memorial service in the Missouri Capitol Building’s rotunda, Bond was eulogized by John Ashcroft, the Republican who succeeded him in office as governor, and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, […]
Walter Macon, 47, pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter — a much lower felony than his original charge of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death.
The DEA may not be an early adopter of forward-looking policies, but it certainly leads the pack when it comes to shedding accountability like a teen ditching an ill-fitting sports coat the instant a family portrait session has wrapped up. Federal law enforcement agencies definitely trailed the trends when it came to body cam use […]
Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the American Music Awards on May 26, but she won't be the only legend being honored for their incredible career. Rod Stewart has…
Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long denied any wrongdoing Tuesday regarding his ties to companies accused of selling fraudulent tax credits and downplayed donations from executives at those companies that he used to pay off a personal loan. Long, who worked as an auctioneer before serving six terms representing a Southwest Missouri congressional district, told a U.S. […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Christopher “Kit” Bond, a Republican who was Missouri's youngest governor before serving four terms in the U.S. Senate, was remembered Tuesday as a beloved statesman who helped train a generation of leaders. The Missouri State Highway Patrol escorted his body from St. Louis, where he died last week at the [...]
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Three Fairview Heights police officers who were shot during an incident on Saturday, May 17, 2025, are currently recovering, Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson has said. The Fairview Heights Police chief described the injuries to the officers: "Fairview Heights Officer Molly Muennick was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery; she remains in critical but stable condition at a local hospital," he said on Monday, May 19, 2025. "Officer Herminio Raimundi was shot in the arm and has been released from the hospital, while Officer Andrew Ward was shot in the chest but was protected by a bulletproof vest and also has been treated and discharged." Elijah Thompson, 22, of Belleville, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including four counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery, and one count of resisting arrest. Fairview Heights Police Chief Johnson said the department is united and drawing strength from the officers’
One day after touring north St. Louis neighborhoods devastated by the May 16 tornado, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley was back at the Capitol to preside over hearings with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
JERSEYVILLE/HIGHLAND - As Jerseyville and Highland prepare to welcome Carden Circus , aerialist Veronica Prado looks forward to returning to Illinois for the show. On May 27, 2025, in Jerseyville, and May 29, 2025, in Highland, community members can enjoy Carden Circus, an international act with motorcycle stunts, archery, aerialists, animals and more fun for people of all ages to enjoy. Prado is an aerialist and showgirl. She noted that she loves performing for small towns and families, and she can’t wait to share the show with the Riverbend community. “This year is a very nice show,” she said. “I think you guys are going to love it.” In Jerseyville, the show starts at 7 p.m. on May 27 at American Legion Post 492. In Highland, community members can come at 7 p.m. on May 29 to the Madison County Fairgrounds. Prado suggests arriving an hour before showtime to enjoy all of the pre-show fun, including face-painting, inflatables, camel and pony rides
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