The Democratic presidential debate, tentatively scheduled for Monday night in St. Louis, has been cancelled. The Democrats have released a statement saying conflicting schedules, abbreviated preparation time, and the possibility of more winter weather have led to the decision to cancel the event. The idea for the debate was put forward by the State Democratic Party following the withdrawal of St. Louis Congressman Richard Gephardt from the race for the White House. The candidates had all but conceded Missouri’s delegates to Gephardt, but his decision to pull out put the state in play. Earlier, a proposal to hold a town hall forum on Saturday at Penn Valley Community College near Kansas City was scrapped because of a lack of organizing time.
Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Suit In Jefferson City Shootings
A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Jefferson City manufacturing plant in which three workers were shot to death last year. The judge says the federal court doesn’t have jurisdiction over the workplace death of Modine employee Terry Wilson. The part of the lawsuit filed against the security firm at the plant has been allowed to stand. A Modine employee shot three co-workers to death last July, before turning the gun on himself.
Blues Winless Streak Reaches Five
The St. Louis Blues winless streak has reached five games. The Blues dropped a 4-2 decision to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Vancouver scored all four of its goals in the third period. Magnus Arvedson scored twice for the Canucks. Marcus Nasland and Daniel Sedin also scored for Vancouver. Mark Rycroft and Keith Tkachuk tallied for St. Louis. The Blues are just 5-11-5 in their last 21 games, and have fallen nine points behind Detroit in the Central Division. The Blues host the defending Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
Former Senator Wiggins Has Cancer
Former State Senator Harry Wiggins of Kansas City has announced he is being treated for cancer. Wiggins says doctors diagnosed the disease when he sought treatment for a broken leg he suffered on the 16th. Wiggins says he couldn’t understand how he had broken his leg, because he hadn’t fallen. Wiggins spent 28 years in the Missouri Senate.
Tigers Lose Kleiza
A rough season just got worse for the Missouri Tigers. Freshman Linus Kleiza could miss up to two weeks after suffering a separated right shoulder late in Wednesday night’s loss to Colorado. Kleiza currently leads Mizzou in rebounding with 8.4 boards per game, and is third on the team is scoring (11.1 ppg). Mizzou puts its 8-8 record on the line Saturday night against Kansas State. Tip off is set for 6:00 at the Hearnes Center.
