The Chairman of the State Highway Commission has offered his opinion about the wording of an independent panel’s report on the Transportation Department’s accountability and credibility, and it appears that panel took the suggestion to heart. In a letter dated October 9th, Barry Orscheln complained to the panel chair about the use of the word “abandon” when referring to the Highway Commission’s actions in November, 1998, regarding the 15-year highway plan. He says “abandon” was not accurate for characterizing what happened with the plan. He says deviate is probably better. In the end, the panel did change the word “abandon” to “suspend.” Orscheln says, despite his letter to the panel being on Highway Commission letterhead and signed as the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, it was a personal letter from him on the issue.
Highway Commission Chief Weighs In On MoDOT Accountability And Credibility Argument
Investigators Continue Probe Of Murder And Escape Attempt At Jefferson City Prison
Investigators continue to comb the murder scene at the Jefferson City prison as two inmates suspected of killing a third are held away from the general prison population. Cole County Sheriff John Hemeyer says that even though this investigation is being conducted within the walls of a prison, it still involves the solid police work needed in any murder investigation, which means gathering physical evidence and interviewing people. Guards found the body of Toby Viles in the prison ice house. The two suspected of killing him, inmates Chris Sims and Shannon Phillips, were found four days later hiding in a hole covered by a peg board.
Tigers Ranked 6th In First Coaches Poll
The Missouri men’s basketball team begins the year in the top 10. The Tigers are ranked 6th in the first coaches poll of the year. The Tigers are ranked behind UConn, Duke, Michigan State, Arizona and Big 12 rival Kansas. The No. 6 ranking is the highest preseason ranking in school history. Last week, Big 12 coaches picked Mizzou as the favorite to win the conference. The Tigers open the regular season on the road against Oakland University on November 29.
Jack Clark Named Mavericks Manager
Former Cardinal slugger Jack Clark has been hired as the new manager of the Frontier League’s Mid-Missouri Mavericks. Clark spent three years with the Redbirds. He led the team to World Series appearances in 1985 and 1987. Clark led the N.L. in walks and slugging percentage in 1987, while hitting 35 home runs with 106 RBIs. He’s perhaps most known for his dramatic three-run home run off Tom Niedenfuer that lifted the Cards to a victory in game six of the 1985 National League Championship Series. Clark spent the past year-and-a-half as hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be Clark’s second stint in the Frontier League. He was the first manager of the River City Rascals.
May Named K.C. Pitcher Of The Year
Royals lefty Darrell May started the season winless in 14 starts. He was 0-4 with 10 no decisions. Thanks to a furious finish, May was selected as the team’s pitcher of the year by the Kansas City chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. May turned his season around with a June 27 win over St. Louis. He went 10-4 over the season’s final three months. May ended the year 10-8 with a 3.77 ERA. He led the Royals in wins (10), starts (32), and innings pitched (210). May also threw two complete games and recorded one shutout.
