Prosecutors say greed fueled $19.7M scheme meant for hungry children A federal judge has sentenced former nonprofit executive Connie Bobo to 16 years in prison, concluding a fraud case drained $19.7 million from a program intended to feed low-income Missouri children. U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig also ordered Bobo to repay the full amount. Bobo, 46, of St. Charles, led New Heights Community Resource […]

'Prosecutors say greed fueled $19.7M scheme meant for hungry children'

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VIDEO: 'Tortellini' the sea turtle gets custom harness to help with swimming From injury to innovation, A rescued sea turtle overcomes buoyancy issues thanks to a custom 3D printed harness designed by scientists

'Tortellini' the sea turtle gets custom harness to help with buoyancy after shell injuries

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Missouri charges tied to illegal gambling machines Missouri attorney general brings felony charges and civil action over illegal gambling machines at Greene County convenience store.

Missouri attorney general files charges against local store in illegal gambling machines case #Technology #Business #Other #IllegalGambling #LawEnforcement #MissouriNews

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Let's talk Missouri taxes. There are two Joint resolutions going through the MO house right now that if passed, would put income tax in the hands of Missouri voters. This weekend "We Stand United Missouri" hosted a discussion on these resolutions and the impact they could have #missourinews

Missouri AG Hanaway targets illegal gambling machines Missouri Attorney General Hanaway files civil cases targeting illegal VGTs and unlicensed gambling machines across Dunklin County retailers.

Missouri Attorney General Hanaway launches crackdown on illegal gambling machines #Technology #Other #IllegalGambling #LawEnforcement #MissouriNews

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Prosecutors dismiss false report charge against ex-alderman Bosley A former St. Louis alderman is no longer facing a charge of filing a false police report. The circuit attorney’s office on Friday dismissed the misdemeanor count against Brandon Bosley. He was set to go to trial on Monday. In December 2022, Bosley called 911 multiple times to accuse a woman of attempting to carjack […]

'Prosecutors dismiss false report charge against ex-alderman Bosley'

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AI Hoaxes Are Really Screwing With the Monkey Search in St. Louis St. Louis is suffering through an embarrassingly modern problem: monkeys are loose in the city, and AI is making it much harder to find them.

AI Hoaxes Are Really Screwing With the Monkey Search in St. Louis

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Kansas City neighbors react after former area resident killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting A woman shot and killed by a federal immigration officer during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis neighborhood had ties to the Kansas City area.

Kansas City neighbors react after former area resident killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting

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Missouri among states seeing biggest utility rate increases Utility rates are climbing across the country, and Missouri is seeing some of the largest increases. According to a national study by the Center for American Progress (CAP), some Missouri households are seeing monthly electricity increases exceeding $45. In April, the Missouri Public Service Commission approved Ameren Missouri’s request to raise residential rates. On June […]

'Missouri among states seeing biggest utility rate increases'

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Why did Independence cops start chase that killed bystander? So far, no details Wednesday’s crash mirrors the circumstances of two other crashes in recent memory in which bystanders were killed as Independence police chased vehicles into Kansas City.

Why did Independence cops start chase that killed bystander? So far, no details

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Record number of bald eagles spotted at Missouri refuge. Here’s where to see one A wildlife refuge an hour northwest of Kansas City counted a record number of bald eagles one day before New Year’s Eve. But it’s not the only place to go.

Record number of bald eagles spotted at Missouri refuge. Here’s where to see one

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Kimberly Paige joins Child Care Aware of Missouri leadership Child Care Aware of Missouri has hired Kimberly Paige as its Early Childhood Resource and Referral director. Paige will oversee the organization’s statewide childcare resource and referral services and help strengthen connections among families, childcare providers and community supports. She will also serve the Missouri Childhood Resource and Referral Center, which assists families in navigating […]

'Kimberly Paige joins Child Care Aware of Missouri leadership'

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As winter approaches, questions mount over city’s tornado response With winter less than a month away, city officials are under growing pressure to find safe housing for families displaced by the spring tornado that tore through North St. Louis. Hundreds of residents — most from majority-Black neighborhoods — are still relying on shelters, hotel rooms or relatives as they wait for long-term options. Mayor […]

'As winter approaches, questions mount over city’s tornado response'

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Decades of mistrust keep North County families from seeking radiation funds Hundreds of thousands of St. Louis County residents may now qualify for tax-free federal payments worth up to $50,000, but many are not applying, some saying they don’t trust the program or the people promoting it. That mistrust, advocates say, is keeping families from money that could help pay medical bills or bring relief after […]

'Decades of mistrust keep North County families from seeking radiation funds'

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Centene subsidiary must return $87.5M to Missouri customers under Obamacare Missouri’s biggest individual insurer must rebate almost $90 million to policyholders because it spent too little on care and too much on administration. Ambetter from Home State Health, a subsidiary of Clayton-based Centene Corporation, is mailing checks totaling $87.5 million to customers in Missouri because it violated the Medical Loss Ratio requirements of the Affordable […]

'Centene subsidiary must return $87.5M to Missouri customers under Obamacare'

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Missouri Police Officers Often Stay Licensed After Serious Misconduct Missouri’s system often takes years to resolve a misconduct allegation, in some cases allowing officers to move on to a new department.

How Missouri Has Let Police Officers Stay Licensed After Serious Misconduct

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Iowa City police make arrest in 1992 cold case The Iowa City Police Department has arrested a woman in a death investigation from 32 years ago.

Iowa City police make arrest in 1992 cold case

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Winning tickets sold in two states for the massive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot Saturday’s jackpot was the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, according to Powerball.

Winning tickets sold in two states for the massive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot

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Screenshot of post from Branson Area Breaking News - Missouri governor says $4 is more than enough to live on -- if going cut electricity and tv. 😡🫢🫢🫢😡😡😡😡🫢🫢🫢😡😡😡😡

You can't even make this shit up. #MissouriNews #whatthefuck

Settlement in Landmark Solitary Confinement and HIV Discrimination Case Against Missouri Department of Corrections Today, Lambda Legal, the MacArthur Justice Center, and law firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon announced a settlement in Monroe, Administratrix of the Estate of Honesty Bishop v. Foley, et. al., a federal lawsu...

Settlement in Landmark Solitary Confinement and HIV Discrimination Case Against Missouri Department of Corrections

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Officials identify Missouri man who was shot and killed after firing at officers after I-29 pursuit A Missouri man who fired at law enforcement after a pursuit on Interstate 29 was shot and killed by officers, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Missouri man who fired at law enforcement in Iowa after I-29 pursuit shot and killed by officers

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🎉 Great News for MO! Missouri Family Health Council, Inc., our state’s Title X grantee, received word that Title X funding for Missouri has been restored! To schedule an appointment, call (417) 864-3410. #TitleX #ReproductiveHealth #HealthEquity #MissouriNews #MFHC #PublicHealthWin #CommunityAction

Crazy! Woman In Trouble After Allegedly Abandoning Unresponsive Kids In Car At Crash Scene While Intoxicated A Missouri mother is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly causing a violent multi-vehicle crash while under the influence — and then… The post Crazy! Woman In Trouble After Allegedly Abandoning Unresponsive Kids In Car At Crash Scene While Intoxicated appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Crazy! Woman In Trouble After Allegedly Abandoning Unresponsive Kids In Car At Crash Scene While Intoxicated: A Missouri mother is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly causing a violent multi-vehicle crash while under the… #ChildSafety #DUI #CrimeNews #ParentingFails #MissouriNews

Arkansas man charged with burglarizing 16 school districts across Iowa and Missouri The Wapello County Sheriff's Office led a multi-state, multi-jurisdictional investigation into a series of burglaries at schools in Iowa and Missouri.

Arkansas man charged with burglarizing 16 school districts across Iowa and Missouri

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Wedding photos mysteriously appeared on a Missouri lawn. It turned out they took a remarkable journey Wedding photos blown 100 miles by a storm are reunited with their owner, thanks to social media

Wedding photos mysteriously appeared on a Missouri lawn. It turned out they took a remarkable journey

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HHS Withholds $8.5 Million Healthcare Grant for Missouri A day before the new budget period for Title X, a federal reproductive healthcare grant, Missouri’s sole grantee received notice from the federal government that the state’s cash would be withheld.

Missouri just lost $8.5 million in federal Title X funding, putting critical healthcare services at risk. Clinics across the state rely on these funds for birth control, cancer screenings, and STD care, now patients face uncertainty. #MissouriHealthcare #TitleX #MissouriNews

Man strikes plea deal in shooting of Ralph Yarl, Kansas City teenager who went to the wrong house The man accused of shooting a teenager who went to the wrong Kansas City house will plead guilty.

Andrew Lester strikes plea deal in shooting of Ralph Yarl, family issues statement saying 'justice demands more than a plea'

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Water tower scheduled for demolition falls in unplanned direction An abandoned water tower in Independence, Missouri, that was scheduled for demolition didn't go down without a fight.

VIDEO: Water tower scheduled for demolition falls in unplanned direction

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BREAKING NEWS: Potosi Correctional Center residents are pleading for rescue from life-threatening conditions. Reports reveal raw sewage flooding cells, black mold spreading through ventilation systems, and rust contaminating food. #humanity #prisons #Missouri #MissouriNews