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MDC March 21 virtual program has tips for cleaning catfish
3/18/2024

Catfish can provide a tasty meal. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean these popular sport fish.

People who want to learn more about cleaning catfish should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Pond to Plate: Cleaning Skin Fish.” This free online event will be from 2:30-3 p.m. March 21 and will focus on cleaning catfish. It is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin.

At this program, MDC Education Administrative Assistant Tim Smith will discuss equipment and techniques needed for cleaning catfish. People can register for this program at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/197909

Though this program is free, registration is required to participate. Use the link above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. This program will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenters.

MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center is located at 201 W. Riviera Drive. People can stay informed about upcoming programs at the Shoal Creek Center and other MDC facilities by signing up for text alerts and e-mail bulletins. People who have questions about how to sign up for text alerts from the Shoal Creek Center can call 417-629-3434.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.




Two St. Louis Cities Named Best for Financial Prosperity
3/18/2024
Two St. Louis-area cities have been named on a list of the best ones for financial prosperity in the Midwest. O'Fallon, Missouri came in at number 16 and St. Charles was ranked 33 out of the 200 small cities that the website MoneyGeek analyzed. Criteria included prosperity, predicted economic growth and having a lower cost of living. They also cited lifestyle benefits of being close to bigger cities, as well as diverse culture and recreation.



Riley Strain's Bank Card Found Near River In Nashville
3/18/2024
The bank card of a missing Mizzou student from Springfield has been found along the Cumberland River in Nashville. Police there say Riley Strain's card was found Friday by two local women who have taken the initiative to join in the search for the 22-year-old. He has been missing more than a week since he was asked to leave a downtown bar. WKRN-TV also reports that a special team of volunteers from the "STOPNOW" school community patrol team is also helping in the search for Strain. The family is reportedly set to meet with police today to review more video footage.



Hard Freeze Expected For Jefferson, Perry Counties
3/18/2024
Jefferson and Perry Counties are both taking special weather precautions as subfreezing temperatures are expected into Monday night. The National Weather Service says hard freezes are possible in these counties due to very cold and dry surface temperatures. They say although the growing season has not officially started, some tender vegetation could be impacted by the cold and you should take precautions for the next two nights.



House Passes Legislation To Streamline Funeral License Processing
3/18/2024
The Missouri House of Representatives has given approval to two House bills that lawmakers say will help reform licensing for funeral services. The legislation was sponsored by State Representative Jeff Farnan of Stanberry. A news release says the measures will expedite the licensing process for aspiring funeral directors and embalmers. It will also enable apprenticeships for students. Requirements include an applicant being at least 18 and having a high school diploma or equivalent. The legislation is set to take effect at the end of August.



State Hunters Donate More Than 247,000 Pounds Of Venison
3/18/2024
State officials want to thank the thousands of deer hunters who have donated to the state's Share the Harvest program this past season. The Missouri Department of Conservation says hunters donated nearly 246-thousand-pounds of venison. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians. A department news release also thanked the meat processors throughout the state who ground the donated meat into ready-to-use packages.



Accidents
3/18/2024
Sullivan teenager seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.  The 13 year old juvenile was riding near 10 Grand Oaks when he ran off the road, struck several trees and was thrown to the ground.  The teen was airlifted to Mercy in St. Louis with serious injuries following the accident at 5:40 Sunday evening.

Two injured in a one vehicle accident in Franklin County.  The state highway patrol says it happened after four o'clock on Old Highway K West of Little Indian Creek Road.  38-year old Stephanie Woods of Lonedell was Eastbound in a pick-up truck.  The patrol says she failed to maintain control and ran off the road.  Woods and a 5 year old girl both suffered serious injuries and were taken to Mercy Hospital. 

A Catawissa woman was injured in a two vehicle accident in Jefferson County.  The state patrol says it happened at 9:50 Sunday morning on Highway 30 West of Bridgewood Drive.  The patrol says 42-year old Joseph VanLeer of Union was stopped to make a turn and was struck in the rear by a car driven by 53-year old Cindi Mercurio of Catawissa.  Mercurio and a passenger, 38-year old John Parisi of Festus, suffered minor injuries and were taken to Mercy Hospital South.  

Two Villa Ridge teens were injured in a one car accident in Franklin County.  The patrol says it happened at 5:50 Saturday evening on Highway N Near Finney Lake Drive.  The 16 year old behind the wheel was driving too fast, lost control, ran off the road and overturned multiple times.  The driver and 16 year old passenger, both girls, were taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.  The patrol does no release names of those 17 and under.  



Missing Mizzou Student Spotted By Homeless
3/16/2024
People searching in Nashville for missing Mizzou student Riley Strain say he was seen by people in two homeless camps on the night he disappeared. WSMV-TV was told by a bouncer at a bar this week that he was approached by a homeless man who says he saw Riley fall into some bushes, get up and walk away. Strain has been missing a week. He was visiting Nashville with fraternity brothers.



Hail Damage Is Devastating
3/16/2024
Hail the size of baseballs crashed through car windshields and battered the siding of houses especially in St. Charles County as round-two of storms roared through late yesterday afternoon. Clement Ford just off I-70 in St. Charles reported about 450 new and used cars damaged. Insurance adjusters will be busy in the coming week.



MDC and CFM thank deer hunters, processors, and sponsors for sharing the harvest
3/16/2024

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) thank the thousands of Missouri deer hunters who donated 247,575 pounds of venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program this past deer season, including 5,394 whole deer.

MDC and CFM also thank the participating meat processors throughout the state who grind the donated deer meat into ready-to-use packages, and the many sponsors who financially support the program. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state. Meat-processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors that include Shelter Insurance, Bass Pro Shops, Feeding Missouri, and MDC.

Share the Harvest is coordinated by MDC and CFM and has been helping feed hungry Missourians for more than 30 years. Since the program was started in 1992, it has provided about 5 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians. To get Share the Harvest venison, contact local food banks or food pantries.

"Hunters started Share the Harvest more than 30 years ago because they saw a need in their communities,” said MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley. “And hunters remain the driving force behind this popular program that helps feed our fellow Missourians who are in need. We sincerely thank the thousands of deer hunters who support Share the Harvest, along with the many participating meat processors and sponsors who help make it possible.”

CFM Executive Director Tyler Schwartze added, “The donated venison stays in the local areas where the deer were harvested so it truly is helping out neighbors in need. We greatly appreciate all the citizens of this great state that have made this possible over the past three decades.”

The National Institutes of Health state that children need protein in their diets for proper growth and development, and adults need it to maintain good health. Yet many Missourians can't afford or can't get to good sources of protein. Through Share the Harvest, Missouri hunters can help provide those in need with high-quality protein in the form of naturally lean, locally harvested deer meat.

For more information on Share the Harvest, visit CFM at confedmo.org/share-the-harvest/.



Census Says STL Losing Population
3/16/2024
St. Louis City continues to lose population. The latest U.S Census numbers show the city documented four-thousand fewer residents last year compared to 2022. St. Louis ranks as the 23rd largest metropolitan area in the country. Orlando and Charlotte have both added more than 50-thousand residents in the last year to place ahead of the Gateway City. St. Louis County also reported a population loss.



Budget Votes Coming Next Week
3/15/2024
Votes on Governor Mike Parson's proposed budget will begin the week of March 25th. The only public hearing on the nearly 53-billion-dollar plan took place Thursday at the state capitol. House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith presented his own budget proposal - one that's two-billion-dollars lower than the governor's Members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative Republican senators, have vowed to debate the budget line-by-line on the Senate floor. By law, spending bills must pass through both chambers no later than May 10th.



Early Education Bill Gets First Reading In State Senate
3/15/2024
An expansive K through 12 education bill has had its first reading in the state Senate. Missouri House Bill 1486 would include funding for pre-kindergarten education for low-income students who attend public or charter schools. The idea is referred to as "voluntary universal pre-K, " because attendance would be optional. Republican Pro Tem Caleb Rowden says the measure will be tough to pass in the Senate because of its cost and the fact that many lawmakers are against the idea of the government funding early education at that level. The bill would take effect in August, if passed.



Missouri Tops List Of States With Most Puppy Mills
3/15/2024
A new report by the Humane Society of the United States says Missouri still has the highest number of puppy mills in the country. The report called "The Horrible Hundred" says Missouri has held that place for the past 11 years. Puppy mills are commercial-scale dog breeders who the Humane Society says sacrifice the health and wellbeing of animals to maximize profit. Missouri topped the list with 31 known puppy mills, while Ohio tied for second place with Iowa.



Missouri Leaders Want Alleged Assaulting Hazelwood East Girl to be Tried as Adult
3/15/2024
A St. Louis County juvenile court judge will be the one to decide whether the girl accused in the brutal attack on a fellow student will be tried as an adult. The teen, whose name hasn't been released because she's a minor, was arrested Saturday for the fight last Friday at a northside high school. In cell phone video, she reportedly can be seen continually pounding another girl's head into the pavement. The accused teen is charged with assault. Both Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Senator Josh Hawley have called for her to be tried as an adult.



Donated Funds for Beaten Teen Reach Over $250K
3/15/2024
Funds from two crowd-sourcing sites are pouring in for the St. Louis teen whose brutal attack has gone viral on social media. Donations for the victim, identified on GoFundMe as "Kaylee," totaled more than a quarter-of-a-million-dollars as of Thursday night. Her family says the Hazelwood East High School student whose head was slammed into the pavement during the attack is suffering a brain bleed, swelling, a skull fracture, frontal lobe damage and other injuries. The girl accused of the assault was arrested Saturday.



Marching Mizzou To Take Part In St. Patrick's Parades In Ireland
3/15/2024
Nearly 300 students from the Missouri University marching band are on their way to Ireland. The Marching Mizzou and over 90 supporters are scheduled to participate in two parades this weekend for St. Patrick's Day. Saturday, they'll march in a parade in Tipperary, which is southwest of Dublin. They will perform the University of Missouri's fight song, "Every True Son," which follows the tune of the popular Irish song, "A Long Way to Tipperary." Then on Sunday, Marching Mizzou will join 13 other bands in a parade through Dublin to St. Patrick's Cathedral. The members have paid their own way to take part in the parades.



MDC’s Busch Shooting Range holds Introduction to Turkey Hunting March 26
3/15/2024

Spring Turkey Season is one of the most anticipated hunting seasons in the Show-Me-State.  Missouri is especially well-known for its outstanding turkey hunting.  These wary birds may present a challenge but beginning turkey hunters should not be intimidated by the sport. 

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites new hunters to an Introduction to Turkey Hunting program Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in Defiance.  This class is free and open to ages 11 and up, making it a good opportunity for both adult and youth hunters to enter the sport.  Spring Turkey Season begins April 15, so now is the time to get prepared.

“Turkey hunting can be challenging and requires patience and skill to successfully hunt these elusive birds,” said Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center Manager, Bryant Hertel.  “So, if you are new to hunting or have not tried turkey hunting, this program is for you.”

The program will introduce new turkey hunters to hunting strategies needed for success in pursuing the wary birds.  The class will be taught by both MDC staff and members of the National Wild Turkey Federation, tapping into a wide range of expertise.

Participants will learn what kinds of habitat tend to hold turkeys, how to positively identify a turkey, basic hunting and shooting safety, hunting regulations, firearm selection and shotgun patterning.  Students will get an introduction to the most popular turkey calls and effective calling techniques, including practical tips on when and how often to call.  Other gear will be reviewed to help beginning hunters be successful, like clothing, hunting blinds, and decoys.

Introduction to Turkey Hunting is a free program, but advanced online registration is required at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4XP

The August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is located at 3550 Route D, approximately five miles west of Highway 94 in Defiance. 

Sign up for email or text alerts to stay informed of MDC’s latest programs and events by going to  https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoP.




Road Closures
3/15/2024
Roller Road (St. Clair) will be closed beginning at 8am Wednesday, March 20, 2024, through 3pm Friday, March 22, 2024 for cross culvert replacement. The closure will be .2 mile south of Highway AB with the nearest address of 1134 Roller Road. The road will be closed to all traffic including emergency vehicles. 

Klemme Road (Gerald) will be closed from 8am on Monday, March 18, 2024, through 3 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, for cross culvert replacement. The road will be closed at 3793 Klemme Road and will be closed to all traffic including emergency vehicles.

If you have any questions please contact the Franklin County Highway Department at 636-583-6361.




Eigel Bill Would Impose More Restrictions On Illegal Immigrants In Missouri
3/14/2024
A state lawmaker who's running for governor is proposing a bill that he says would help Missouri be proactive against illegal immigration. Republican Bill Eigel's three-part measure would create make it a state-level crime for an illegal person to enter the state. It would also subject them to removal and a ten-thousand-dollar fine. The measure would additionally bar illegal immigrants from enrolling at Missouri colleges and universities.



Missouri House Chief Clerk Testifies At Plocher's Ethics Hearing
3/14/2024
The chief clerk of the Missouri House has testified before a committee investigating alleged ethics violations by House Speaker Dean Plocher. He's under fire for illegally asking to be reimbursed by taxpayers for expenses that had already been paid for by his campaign account. House Clerk Dana Rademan Miller had raised questions last year about Plocher trying to convince fellow lawmakers to outsource an 800-thousand-dollar software program at a time when the House already had a system that served the same purpose. Miller had reportedly said Plocher made threats about her job in response to her criticism.



Developers Want To Rebrand Area Around Soccer Stadium
3/14/2024
The real estate developers behind some of the biggest projects around St. Louis' soccer stadium want to capitalize on the area's popularity. They're planning to re-brand the district as City Commons, in much the same way that other neighborhoods in St. Louis are named. Over one-billion-dollars of new development has recently opened or is planned for the area around CityPark, the stadium of City SC, which was built at a cost of 460-million-dollars. The St. Louis team kicked off its second MLS season last month.



Sales Tax At CityPark Could Rise To 13 Cents For Each Dollar Spent
3/14/2024
St. Louis City SC fans who attend games at St. Louis' CityPark could soon be paying more for items they buy at the stadium. The sales tax would increase another one percent to almost 13 cents on the dollar if a city of St. Louis board approves the area around the stadium as a new sales tax district. Stadium officials say the increase is needed to pay for contaminated groundwater that was found when the stadium was built nearly two years ago.



State Rep. Declares Candidacy For SOS
3/14/2024
State Representative Barbara Phifer has launched her campaign for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State. Phifer represents District 90 in St. Louis County. She made her intentions official yesterday. Republican Jay Ashcroft is currently the Missouri Secretary of State who is running for governor. Candidates in the Republican primary for Secretary of State include Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, State Senator Denny Hoskins and State Representative Adam Schwadron.



House Lawmakers Agree To Not Block SNAP Eligibility For Drug Felons
3/14/2024
People convicted of felony drugs offenses wouldn't lose eligibility for SNAP benefits under a measure that's expected to pass in the state House. Currently, that's allowed by federal law. The bill by Republican Representative Chad Perkins of Bowling Green also asked for other measures to help former felons transition back to society, which include providing photo IDs and documents that would help inmates find jobs. Another part of the legislation would only allow city and county jails to use restraints on pregnant women in their third trimesters only under extraordinary circumstances.



Growing Number Of Metro Women Testing Positive For HIV
3/14/2024
Area health officials say a growing number of women in the St. area are testing positive for HIV. Results in the metro area show 18 percent of all cases are from women. The largest groups of women experiencing these results reportedly are transgender women and younger women aged 13 to 24. They say the results show black women are disproportionately affected, because they often lack access to good health care.



MDC and NDA invite landowners to March 26 webinar on CWD
3/13/2024

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join their free 2024 Missouri Deer Management Webinar Series via Zoom.

Join MDC and NDA staff online on March 26 at 6 p.m. for the first Zoom webinar on Deer Management in the Presence of CWD. Staff will discuss the current status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri white-tailed deer, what steps are being taken to manage the disease, and how hunters and landowners can help limit its impacts on local deer herds. This live Zoom webinar will begin with a presentation from an MDC deer biologist, followed by questions and answers with MDC and NDA staff.

Save this link and click on it March 26 at 6 p.m. to join the free, live Zoom webinar on Deer Management in the Presence of CWD: short.mdc.mo.gov/4XU.

For those who have not previously used Zoom on their selected device, click the link ahead of time and follow the prompts to install the free Zoom software.

MDC and NDA will also offer additional free, live Zoom webinars as part of their Missouri Deer Management Webinar Series. All are welcome to participate. Save these links and click on them at the scheduled time to join:

Learn more about deer management at https://mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/wildlife-management/deer-management.




Fatal Accident in Warren County
3/13/2024
Fatal accident in Warren County. The state patrol says it happened at 11:40 Tuesday morning on Massas Creek Road North of Trinity Ranch Lane. 34-year old Cherysse Tucker of Truxton was behind the wheel of a Honda side-by-side driving too fast on the gravel road. The vehicle ran off the road, struck several trees and overturned. A passenger was killed, 34-year old Geoffrey Wiss of Jonesburg was dead at the scene. Tucker suffered minor injuries. Tucker was buckled in but Wiss was not.



ECC to Host Public Forums on Levy Proposition
3/13/2024

East Central College is organizing a series of public forums to offer residents the opportunity to stay informed and ask questions about Proposition ECC. These forums will delve into the details of the tax levy transfer and its benefits for both the community and the College.

The plan includes six in-person public forums in communities within the ECC Taxing District. Additionally, there will be a Facebook Live forum on April 1 from 6-7 p.m. on the ECC Facebook page, featuring ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer.

ECC is seeking voters' approval for a levy transfer on the April 2 ballot that would result in no increase in the College’s property tax levy.

The forums are scheduled at the following locations:

  • New Haven Library — Monday, March 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • St. Clair (Location to be determined) — Monday, March 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • ECC Union Campus — Tuesday, March 26; 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Conf Room B)
  • Bourbon Community Center — Wednesday, March 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Washington Public Library — Wednesday, March 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Sullivan Regional Library — Thursday, March 28; 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The levy transfer is expected to generate $2.2 million annually for:

  • Enhanced safety and security measures on the Union Campus.
  • Necessary upgrades to modernize aging buildings, including the replacement of older HVAC units and repairs to campus parking lots and roads.
  • Renovations to campus spaces for the Early College Academy, STEM/Engineering lab, and a Veterans Lounge.
  • Assistance with rising health care, insurance, and salary costs.
  • Maintenance of affordable tuition and fees.

For more information about Prop ECC, please visit www.eastcentral.edu/about-ecc/proposition-ecc/.




Family Of 8 Escapes Morning Fire
3/13/2024
A neighbor walking his dog evidently played a key role in helping a family of eight escape a house fire in Wentzville. Firefighters were called to the 19-hundred-block of Providence Estates around 11:30 last night. They arrived to find heavy fire and smoke pouring out of the home but all the residents including a small child made it out. A man was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation. A woman who was inside told First Alert 4 that a neighbor spotted the fire while walking his dog and alerted those inside by ringing the doorbell.



Pro-Life Supporters Lobby State Lawmakers On Abolishing In-Vitro Fertilization
3/13/2024
Pro-life supporters are urging state lawmakers to eliminate access to the abortion pill and to end in vitro fertilization in Missouri. More than a hundred advocates converged on the state capitol Tuesday to lobby their causes. The group Abolish Abortion Missouri wants a controversial measure passed that would impose murder charges on any person who gets an abortion in the state. The group also wants lawmakers to ban in vitro fertilization. They believe that any fertilized egg should have full legal rights and should be recognized as a live person.



Highway Fatalities Decrease, But Motorcycle Deaths Up In Missouri
3/13/2024
The number of vehicle fatalities in Missouri decreased in 2023, but there was a record number of motorcyclists killed. Preliminary figures released by the Missouri Department of Transportation, show 989 people died on Missouri roads last year, a six-percent decrease compared to 2022. The officials also say motorcycle deaths were up 14 percent over last year. MoDOT's figures show 175 motorcyclists were killed on state roadways.



Missing 13YO May Be with Someone She Met Online
3/13/2024
The Phelps County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 13-year-old who was last heard from Monday night. The sheriff says Amara Keyes may be with someone she met online. They believe someone on a motorcycle may have stopped and briefly spoke to her at the Casey's convenience store on 10th Street in Rolla. Police would like to talk to that person to find out if Amara teen told them anything. Keyes is five-feet, seven- inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds. She has blue eyes and dark blond hair. Anyone with information about where she might be is asked to contact the Phelps County Sheriff's Office.



Smart Carts Being Tested At 2 Schnucks Stores
3/13/2024
AI will soon be bringing Schnucks shoppers into the future. The grocery chain is getting ready to introduce "caper carts" into their stores in Ballwin and Twin Oaks. The carts are powered by artificial intelligence and can recognize and weigh items and add them up as you shop along. Officials will evaluate the performance of the carts in the pilot program before making a decision about adding them to more stores.



Hermann Marks Year Since Officer's Death
3/13/2024
The Hermann community held a candlelight vigil to mark the one year anniversary of the shooting death of a Hermann Police officer. Officer Mason Griffin was killed and Officer Adam Sullentrup was critically wounded when Kenneth Simpson shot them as they tried to arrest him on outstanding warrants one year ago. The vigil was held at Riverfront Park Tuesday evening with a large crowd on hand.



No Suspects In Delivery Of Homemade Bomb
3/13/2024
An investigation continues in Fenton where what appeared to be an improvised bomb was delivered to a home. The St. Louis Bomb and Arson Unit was called to the 17-hundred-block of Old Highway 141 in Jefferson County yesterday after someone reported receiving a package without a return address that appeared to hold three sticks of dynamite and a bottle filled with an unknown substance. The Bomb and Arson Unit removed and disposed of it. There has been no additional information released.



Bill Would Ensure Social Security Money Goes To Foster Kids' Future
3/12/2024
A measure has been passed in the Missouri state House that would let Social Security benefits for foster children be set aside for their future. Currently, the state uses the money to reimburse foster parents and group homes to pay for their care. If it becomes law, the Missouri Department of Social Services would only be able to use the nine-million-dollars of the children's money for long-term costs, ranging from housing to tuition. House Bill 2227 would affect



Violent Attack Of 15YO Girl Goes Viral On Internet
3/12/2024
The video of a violent attack on a 15-year-old girl near Hazelwood East High School has been viewed at least 14 million times in the past three days. The teen remains in critical condition after the bullying incident Friday in which her head was slammed into the pavement. The 15-year-old girl who police say is responsible for the attack is at a juvenile facility in St. Louis county. Right now, she's charged with assault. Some social media commenters are calling the incident reverse racism and say the alleged attacker should be charged as an adult.



St. Louis' Fontbonne University To Close
3/12/2024
Board of Trustees at St. Louis' Fontbonne University say they'll close down after the 2025 summer session. Students, faculty and staff learned about the closure of the liberal arts college Monday. Trustees say they'll use the rest of their nine-million-dollar endowment to provide all undergraduate students scholarships for the 2024 school year and the 2025 summer sessions. Current enrollment is just over 600 students, but officials say the university has graduated about 20-thousand-students over its 100-year history.



State Rep. Justin Hicks Running For Missouri's 3rd U.S. House District
3/12/2024
State Representative Justin Hicks has announced his candidacy for Missouri's Third U.S. House District. The Republican is a first-term lawmaker from Lake St. Louis. He is now the eighth candidate who wants to replace Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, who said in January that he wouldn't run again for a ninth term. The Third District runs through all or part of 16 counties, but is predominantly made up of communities in St. Charles County, the southern half of Boone County and the western half of Jefferson County.



State Bill Would Make Certain Crimes Against Children Eligible for Death Penalty
3/12/2024
A bill proposed in the state Senate would make certain crimes against children eligible for the death penalty. The rape of children under the age of 14 and child trafficking of children under 12 would be punishable by death in the measure introduced Monday by Republican Senator Mike Moon of Ash Grove. The proposal would be in opposition to an established U.S. Supreme Court precedent in a case from 2008. Moon presented his bill Monday during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.



Accidents
3/11/2024
A Washington man was injured in a two vehicle accident in Franklin County.  The state patrol says it happened at 5:30 Sunday evening on Highway V at Clearview Road.  The patrol says 80-year old Velma Miller of Pacific was attempting to pull onto V from Clearview and failed to yield to a car driven by 25-year old William Tihen of Washington. Tihen was taken to Mercy in Washington by Union Ambulance with minor injuries. 

Union woman injured in a two vehicle accident in Franklin County. The state patrol says it happened at four o'clock Friday afternoon on Highway 50 at Highway A-T. 70-year old Debrah Mantle of Union attempted to cross 50 and failed to yield to a pickup truck driven by 23-year old Luke Maragni of Jonesburg. Mantle was taken to Mercy in Washington by Union Ambulance with minor injuries. 

Two teenagers from Sullivan were injured in a one car accident in Franklin County. It happened at 12:50 this morning on Jakes Prairie Road near Shawnee Ford Road West of Sullivan. The 16 year old driver lost control on a curve, ran off the road and overturned. The driver and a 15 year old passenger were taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan with serious injuries. The patrol does not release the names of those 16 and under.



St. Louis To Get Its Own Monopoly Game
3/11/2024
A St. Louis monopoly game is in the works and the makers want input from people who live here. Top Trumps USA will debut its "Monopoly: St. Louis Edition," under license from game giant Hasbro. St. Louis businesses and landmarks will replace the game's famous squares such as Boardwalk and Park Place. A statement from the company says St. Louis people can submit their ideas at the internet address of st-dot-louis-@-toptrumps-dot-com.



Measure To Reintroduce Mass Shooting Bill And Mass Casualty Measure For Congress
3/11/2024
Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver is reintroducing a bill that would penalize Congress after a mass shooting. The "No Pay Until Peace Act" was originally proposed in 2022. The measure would withhold one month's pay from each member of Congress for each month a mass shooting takes place in the U.S. The Democrat who represents Missouri's Fifth Congressional District is also introducing legislation that he says would provide a "rational way forward" should a mass casualty event occur in Congress.



Ruling On House Sunshine Law Compliance To Go To State Supreme Court
3/11/2024
The Missouri Court of Appeals has ruled to allow the state House to keep information secret about who is sending its members e-mail to influence public policy. The recent vote from the panel ended in a two-to-one opinion. An attorney from Clayton had sued, saying the state House's actions were unconstitutional because lawmakers are subject to Sunshine laws. Lawyer Mark Pedroli says he will appeal the ruling to the state supreme court.



House Bill For Landlord Protection Passes
3/11/2024
The state house has approved a measure that will give landlords the power to deny tenants the opportunity to rent if they receive government assistance. House Bill 2385 passed in a 103-33 vote late last week. It would also give private property owners the power to use credit scores, evictions and request criminal records during the application process. The bill still needs to pass in the state Senate and would also need approval from Governor Mike Parson.



Accidents
3/9/2024
Union woman injured in a two vehicle accident in Franklin County.  The state patrol says it happened at four o'clock Friday afternoon on Highway 50 at Highway A-T.  70-year old Debrah Mantle of Union attempted to cross 50 and failed to yield to a pickup truck driven by 23-year old Luke Maragni of Jonesburg.  Mantle was taken to Mercy in Washington by Union Ambulance with minor injuries.

Two teenagers from Sullivan were injured in a one car accident in Franklin County.  It happened at 12:50 this morning on Jakes Prairie Road near Shawnee Ford Road West of Sullivan.  The 16 year old driver lost control on a curve, ran off the road and overturned.  The driver and a 15 year old passenger were taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan with serious injuries.  The patrol does not release the names of those 16 and under.  




Safe Haven Baby Box Wanted In STL City
3/9/2024
A new bill being introduced today would make a Safe Haven Baby Box available in St. Louis City. Officials say the second box in our area would be placed at Fire Engine House 17 in the 32-hundred-block of MLK Drive. The first Safe Haven Box in the area was installed at the Mehlville Fire Station last year. The boxes contain an incubator and mothers who are in crisis can safely leave their infant. An alarm signals someone inside the fire station that a baby has been left.



Three Rescued, Hospitalized After Wright City Fire
3/9/2024
A late night fire in Wright City has left three people hospitalized including a mother and baby. Five people were in a house on Westwood Road when fire broke out around midnight. Firefighters arrived to find a growing fire near the garage and one Wright City firefighter and a couple of police officers rescued the mom and baby from a bedroom. One man suffered severe burns after escaping before crews arrived. The cause is under investigation.



Groundbreaking Held For I-55 Expansion
3/9/2024
Ground has been broken on the 246-million-dollar I-55 improvement project. State and local leaders met at the commuter parking lot in Herculaneum this morning to mark the beginning of the project that will add a third lane to a 12 mile stretch of the interstate from Route Z to Highway 67. Officials say that 12 bridges will be renovated and 14 bridges will be rebuilt.



Multiple Fugitive Arrests in Franklin County
3/8/2024

On March 6th, 2024, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation warrant arrest to bring felony fugitives to justice; at locations there were individuals located with misdemeanor warrants and those arrests were made as a result of also.

The following agencies participating in this event.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Sullivan Police Department

St. Clair Police Department

Pacific Police Department

Washington Police Department

Union Police Department

 

Through this operation, 51 law enforcement officers made the following 25 arrests:

Phillip Nunn, 47-year-old male from St. Clair, charged with Felony Stealing x 2, Trespass 1st degree, Property Damage 2nd degree, and 7 municipal violations

Jennifer Nunn, 52-year-old female from St. Clair, charged with Fail to register motor vehicle, operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, and 2 municipal violations

John Greer, 45-year-old male from Robertsville, charged with failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and domestic assault

John Hawkins, 41-year-old male from Gerald, charged with driving while revoked and nuisance violations x 3

Adam Maciejewski, 35-year-old male from Owensville, charged with following too closely and non-support

Nathan Flynn, 33-year-old male from Pacific, charged with Tampering with a motor vehicle 1st Degree, resisting arrest, property damage, tampering with a motor vehicle, stealing, and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident

Kimberly Jones, 26-year-old female from Union, charged with Felony abuse or neglect of a child

Justin Blackburn, 33-year-old male from Sullivan, charges with Felony possession of a controlled substance

Lori Simpson, 51-year-old female from Pacific, charged with Felony possession of a controlled substance x 3, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and 10 miscellaneous traffic charges

Virgil Ehmt, 20-year-old male from Pacific, charged with felony possession of a controlled substance

Jasmine Gorzik, 35-year-old female from Sullivan, charged with shoplifting, driving while revoked and trespassing

Ashley Britton, 34-year-old female from Sullivan, charged with Felony abuse or neglect of a child

Jacob Moore, 38-year-old male from St. Clair, charged with Felony DWI, failing to maintain financial responsibility, and driving while suspended

Jacob Peterson, 32-year-old male from St. Louis, charged with operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license

Barbara Grant, 37-year-old female from Union, charges with Felony possession of a controlled substance x 3

Kenneth Kirkpatrick Jr, 43-year-old male from Leslie, charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Felony stealing, property damage 1st degree, no insurance, driving while revoked x 3, no seatbelt x 3, displaying plates of another, trespassing 1st degree, misdemeanor stealing, trespassing 1st degree and receiving stolen property x 3

Jennifer Palmer, 47-year-old female from St. Clair, charged with Forgery

Patrice Jones, 59-year-old female from Dittmer, charged with Felony possession of a controlled substance

Dennis Snodgrass, 44-year-old male from Union, charged with failure to appear and driving while revoked

Timothy Gillespie, 40-year-old male from Dittmer, charged with driving while revoked, fail to register motor vehicle, no insurance x 2, expired state vehicle license x 2, and speeding

Dustin Freeman, 34-year-old male from Lonedell, charged with operating a motor vehicle with no registration, fail to wear seatbelt, and failed to maintain financial responsibility

Brandon Rowden, 29-year-old male from Lonedell, charged with tampering with a motor vehicle 1st degree, felony resisting arrest x 2, fraud, fraudulent use of a credit device and burglary 1st degree

Ruby Bub, 20-year-old female from House Springs, charged with felony possession of a controlled substance

Uriah Williams, 57-year-old male from St. Clair, charged with Sexual abuse 2nd degree and sexual misconduct 1st degree

Dylan Schumacher, 29-year-old male from Lonedell, charged with Fail to appear on Unlawful possession, transport or sale of an illegal weapon

Partnerships are important in stopping criminal activity, thank you to the agencies, deputies, troopers, and officers who assisted in making this operation a success by arresting those who are a risk to public safety in Franklin County.




Road Closure
3/8/2024
Shawneetown Ford Road (Union) will be closed Monday, March 11, 2024, from 8am to 3pm for crosspipe installation. The closure will be .7 mile south of Shawneetown Spur Road (1.9 miles north of Highway AH). The road will be closed to all traffic including emergency vehicles. If you have any questions please call the Franklin County Highway Department at 636-583-6361.



Driver Recommended for 19-Year Sentence for Severing Volleyball Player's Legs
3/8/2024
Daniel Riley has been found guilty of four charges in a crash last year that cost a high school volleyball player her legs. The St. Louis jury recommended that he serve 19 years in prison. The crash last February in downtown pinned Janae Edmondson of Smyrna, Tennessee between Riley's SUV and a parked car. Prosecutors told the jury his blood test kit showed T-H-C, codeine and fentanyl in the 21-year-old driver's system. Riley didn't speak at the trial and none of his family members made a statement. Judge Michael Noble will issue Riley's sentence on April 18th.



Waino Performs at Grand Ole Opry this Weekend
3/8/2024
Former Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright will mark his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville this weekend. The former Cardinals pitcher known as "Waino" retired at the end of last season and had started to sing and write country music before the end of his time in baseball. He's also set to release an album tomorrow. Wainwright is scheduled to perform locally June 2nd at the Confluence Music Festival, which will be part of a NASCAR race at World Wide Technology Raceway.



JeffCo Man Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse
3/8/2024
A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recording his sexual abuse of a toddler. Kyle Gipson was sentenced in U.S. District Court in St. Louis yesterday. He pled guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material involving a two-year-old victim and others. He also discussed his abuse on social media. Gipson was arrested a year ago and sentenced yesterday.



Committee To Consider Red Light Cameras
3/8/2024
A St. Louis Aldermanic committee is meeting to consider several bills including the return of red-light cameras to the city. At a meeting today the Public Safety Committee is expected to debate whether to bring back the controversial surveillance cameras under new regulations. Before it could be implemented a public hearing on the bill would be required along with Board of Alderman approval.



Southern Missouri Set for Prime Viewing of April 8 Solar Eclipse
3/8/2024

On April 8, citizens across southern and southeast Missouri will have the chance to see a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. 

The moon will block the sun’s light and cause a total solar eclipse to be visible across nearly 115 miles of Missouri. Visitors will come to the Show-Me State to witness the event, and numerous community events and festivals are planned along the path of totality. Missourians should make plans early to determine where they will view the eclipse, where they will stay and how best to avoid the extra traffic congestion after the eclipse.

“We anticipate large crowds with possible heavy congestion on the interstates and major highways especially after the eclipse is over,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Chief Safety and Operations Officer Becky Allmeroth. “If you are traveling for the event, leave early, stay put as long as possible and plan to stay after the end of the eclipse to avoid the peak traffic.”

Missouri will be one of 13 states from Texas to Maine to experience the path of totality. There are 31 million people in the United States who live inside the path of totality. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout the remainder of the continental United States.

The path of the viewing in Missouri will cover more than 115 miles of the state. Totality enters Missouri as it crosses the Arkansas State Line southwest of West Plains
at 1:54 p.m. CDT. It will follow a diagonal line crossing over Poplar Bluff and exit Missouri at Cape Girardeau as it crosses the Mississippi River at 2:04 p.m. CDT. 

Please follow these tips to drive safely on the day of the solar eclipse:

·         Don’t stop along the interstate and no parking on the shoulder.

·         Find a safe location to view the event and get there early.

·         Watch out for increased pedestrian traffic along smaller roads. People may be randomly parking and walking alongside roads in the hour before the total eclipse to get the best viewing.

·         Don’t take photographs of the eclipse while driving.

·         Turn your headlights on and do not rely on your automatic headlights during the eclipse.

·         Avoid travel during the eclipse or in the area of the main path if you can.

·         Prepare for extra congestion, especially on interstates and other major roadways for the hours immediately following the eclipse.

·         Check traffic conditions on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ also available as a free app at MoDOT Traveler Information.

·         Have a full tank of gas and bring water with you in your vehicle.

For more information on Missouri’s solar eclipse events, visit https://www.visitmo.com/in-the-spotlight/2024-eclipse. For driving tips, visit MoDOT’s website at  https://www.modot.org/2024-missouri-solar-eclipse. #Eclipse24  #MOEclipse24 

More information on eye safety and scientific aspects of the event can be found on the NASA website at https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/




Accident
3/8/2024
Two injured in a vehicle accident in Franklin County. The state patrol says it happened at 12:15 Thursday afternoon on Eastbound Interstate 44 in Stanton. A tractor trailer driven by 45-year old Iryna Liskovska of Carmichael, California traveled off the left side of the highway and overturned into the median cable barrier. Liskovksa and passenger, 45-year old Lurii Liskocskyi, also of Carmichael, California, were taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan with moderate injuries.



Citizen-requested audit of the Village of Leslie set to begin
3/7/2024
A formal request made by the residents of the Village of Leslie has prompted Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to launch an official audit of the municipality, which is located in Franklin County. Citizens submitted gathered and submitted 34 signatures to initiate the petition audit. "When citizens are concerned about the way their local government is operating and take the time and effort to gather signatures to request an audit, we take that duty very seriously and endeavor to give them the information they need to hold their government officials accountable for their decisions," said Fitzpatrick. "An audit of this nature will take a considerable amount of time to complete, but we will work as efficiently as possible to do our work in a timely manner." This marks the first time the State Auditor's Office has conducted an audit of the Village of Leslie. The audit officially commenced with an entrance meeting with village officials on Wednesday, March 6. Residents were required to gather 23 signatures to initiate the audit, and submitted 34 signatures that were verified by the Franklin County Clerk. Individuals may provide confidential information for consideration during the audit of the Village of Leslie to the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline at 800-347-8597, by email at moaudit@auditor.mo.gov or by visiting www.auditor.mo.gov/hotline.



Teachers, Staff Celebrate New SLPS Contract
3/7/2024
St. Louis Public School teachers and staff are celebrating their biggest raise in nearly 20 years. The St. Louis Board of Education yesterday approved the contract hammered out between district leaders and Local 420 of the American Federation of Teachers. It includes a 17-percent pay increase over the next three years with Special education teachers receiving a 22-percent raise over three years. All other employees will get at least a ten-percent bump in their paychecks over the length of the deal. The raises kick-in in 2025.



Four Prison Workers Fired From Jefferson City Prison Over Inmate's Death
3/7/2024
An internal investigation into the death in December of an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center has led to the firing of four prison workers. State corrections officials say 38-year-old Othel Moore died December eighth at the prison. An autopsy report on his death is pending. Moore's family says he had complained of abuse at the prison for years. The Cole County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into his death.



New Bill Targets Drag Shows In MO
3/7/2024
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would classify drag shows as adult entertainment in the state. The bill would require all drag shows be labeled an adult cabaret performance. Such a performance would be considered a misdemeanor for a first offense and then a felony for a second offense. Opponents of the proposal say the bill would violate a person's freedom of speech as well as their ability to make a living.



MO Gov. Parson Says He's Deeply Sorry For Girl With Brain Damage
3/7/2024
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he's deeply sorry about the injuries a five-year-old girl suffered when she was involved in an accident with the son of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid. Parson has come under fire recently after he commuted the sentence of ex-Kansas City Chiefs assistant Britt Reid for his DUI crash that injured six and left the young girl with brain damage. In a statement, Parson says he did not mean to cause any additional suffering for the girl.



Final Projects Awarded in Governor’s Rural Routes Program Program dedicated $100 million for low volume roads across the state
3/7/2024

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded three projects for rural roads today, the final projects awarded in the Governor’s Rural Routes Program. The program, created with Gov. Mike Parson’s signing of the fiscal year 2024 state budget, allocated $100 million of General Revenue funds to the Missouri Department of Transportation to improve low-volume rural roads across the state.

“This investment from the state of Missouri to specifically target these minor and low volume routes is a huge boost in our effort to preserve our existing infrastructure,” said MoDOT Assistant Chief Engineer Eric Schroeter. “We’ve worked quickly to get these projects identified and awarded, and we look forward to continuing to bring these improvements to life.”

Using a data driven analysis along with conversations with local planning partners, MoDOT identified and targeted more than 1,800 lane miles of low volume roads in poor condition. The program bundled the work to address these roadways into 40 projects across the state, and once construction concludes, will have treated and improved 147 locations.

The $100 million program in fiscal year 2024 marked the second year of such an investment from the state’s General Revenue. The fiscal year 2023 program improved an additional 1,700 lane miles in 113 locations across the state.

“Today’s awards might signify the near completion of this program, but the investment in these routes doesn’t end with this program,” said Schroeter. “Our current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program includes a total of $1.74 billion worth of work on rural roads over the next five years, highlighting an historic effort to maintain in good condition the more than 57,000 minor and low volume lane miles across Missouri.”

More information on the Governor’s Rural Routes Program, including detailed project information, is available at modot.org/governors-rural-routes-program.

Routes in Franklin County are AC, AD, I-44 Outer Road, 185 Spur, AH, ZZ.




Accident
3/6/2024
A Sullivan man suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a tractor trailer. 

The state patrol says it happened at five o'clock Tuesday evening on Highway 185 South of Hackberry Road. A pickup truck was stalled on Southbound 185. 

The tractor trailer driven by 34-year old Quenton Jenkins of Yukon, Oklahoma was Northbound. 

67-year old James Scott of Sullivan was standing in the road next to the stalled pickup. 

The driver of the big rig applied the brakes and steered right but the trailer struck Scott. 

Scott was taken to Mercy in St. Louis.



Missouri AG Sues Planned Parenthood For "Trafficking" Minors
3/6/2024
Missouri's attorney general is suing a Planned Parenthood group for allegedly helping minors to travel out of state to get abortions. A-G Andrew Bailey said in a news release that Planned Parenthood Great Plains has been involved in "trafficking" minors out of state. Bailey cites video recorded by hidden camera from the group Project Veritas, which has previously been found to use deceptive tactics, as the basis for his argument. Planned Parenthood Great Plains, located in Kansas City, says it does not provide any transportation to patients to cross state lines for abortions.



Governor Parson To Tour NGA West, Meet With Regional Leaders
3/6/2024
Governor Mike Parson is set to meet with regional business leaders in St. Louis today. The governor is traveling to the area to tour the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's West Campus. The NGA West is a construction project that will house a new facility for the agency. The nearly two-billion-dollar campus is being built on 97-acres in the historic St. Louis Place neighborhood, at the intersection of Jefferson and Cass avenues. The governor is also expected to tour the CarShield facility in St. Peters. The company provides warranty services to car owners nationwide.



Missouri State Names New President
3/6/2024
Officials at Missouri State have announced their selection of a new president. Its board of governors announced Monday that Richard "Biff" Williams will succeed the retiring Clif Smart July 1st. Williams has served as president at Utah Tech University for the past ten years. Board Chair Lynn Parman says Williams stood out from other finalists, including an internal candidate, because of his wide range of higher education experience. Williams will have a base salary of 475-thousand-dollars. Missouri State is a public university with 24-thousand students.



Governor to Proclaim Thursday as Religious Freedom Day in Missouri
3/6/2024
Governor Mike Parson is setting aside Thursday as a special day in Missouri. The governor is expected to announce a proclamation that March 7th is Religious Freedom Day. Nationally, the day was marked by President Biden on January 12th. He stated the day observed a renewed pledge to protect the right of each person of any faith or belief to live out their religion with dignity and respect. The governor's ceremony is set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the capitol rotunda.



State Education Bill Would Impose More Local Control Of Charter School
3/5/2024
A state lawmaker wants charter schools to be more accountable to the public. Democratic Representative Doug Clemens of St. Ann has introduced a measure to impose more local control of charter schools that receive a portion of state funds. The current funding formula sends up to 75-million-dollars to the 81 charter schools that operate in the Kansas City and St. Louis regions. Clemmons' bill would also dissolve the Missouri Charter Public School Commission, which is made up of unelected members, few of whom live in areas where charter schools operate.

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