The woman told police that she struck the boy in the face with her hand and a tennis shoe after he became "fussy" when she couldn't find a piece to his feeding tube.
JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey Community High School Class of 2023 celebrated their graduation ceremony on Mother’s Day last Sunday, and Principal Jason Brunaugh congratulated the students and their friends and families on their achievement. “It has been a true pleasure to watch all of you - whether you come to us from the middle school, St. Francis, or transferred to JCHS - to watch you grow and develop into the young men and women sitting before us today,” Brunaugh said at the ceremony. “Parents, grandparents, family, and friends, please know that your love, devotion, and commitment are the main reasons for this once-in-a-lifetime achievement,” he added. “And parents, please never forget that you were your child’s first teacher and will always be their most important teacher. Congratulations on a job well done.” After all the graduates had been called on stage to receive their degrees, Brunaugh spoke further on the many “talents”
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. -- A bear was spotted in a yard outside of Festus, Missouri Wednesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says that Missourians should be bear-aware as the spring turns to summer. Human and bear interactions can have serious consequences. Try to avoid bears, if possible. Never corner them and make sure they have [...]
In the months following the crash on Silver Dollar City's train ride, KOLR 10 Investigates has learned the theme park delayed handing over critical safety information to state investigators.
This blog post is about the following two phrases: Both phrases suffer from the same defect: they βrefuteβ strawmen arguments. In fact, no one has ever advanced the propositions the phrases disagree with; and if anyone did advance those propositions, the speakers would demonstrate their ignorance about Section 230. So the rhetorical flourishes in the […]
You wouldn't think that anyone would forget to collect a tax refund, but it happens. Typically, taxpayers have three years to file and claim their tax returns.
WASHINGTON β Republicans at a U.S. House hearing aired frustration with the Department of Justice this week for what they contended is a lack of enforcement of a Clinton-era law that protects access to reproductive health care at anti-abortion pregnancy centers and abortion clinics. GOP lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee expressed anger the Federal […]
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg discusses chairing a committee on red tape, finding common ground with the growing progressive bloc at City Hall, and plans for his political future.
FERGUSON, Mo. - Police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a Home Depot store in the 10900 block New Halls Ferry Road. Officers were called to the scene at around 10:45 a.m. because of several 911 calls about gunfire in the area. Ferguson Police arriving on the scene were told that two [...]
GRANITE CITY – Seniors Ingrid Galeana and Xavier Paul of Granite City High School were selected as Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 Students of the Month for April. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming.Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award and scholastic ability. Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. INGRID GALEANA Color Guard and Dance Team Captain ... Four-year member of Color Guard and three-year member of Dance Team ... Renaissance Top-10 and Secondary Honors Award ... Best Color Guard Marcher in 2022 and Color Guard Award in 2023 ... Member of Foreign Language Club, National Honor Society, Spirit Club,
A nonprofit governed by civic leaders and politicians from Kansas and Missouri will oversee preparations for Kansas City to host part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials announced Thursday. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined civic leaders at Arrowhead Stadium to announce the formation of […]