Missouri’s Special Olympics is off to a rough start after a tough year. The organization has canceled most of its weekend events because of weather. The organization is coming off the toughest year President Mark Musso can remember. “It was the most difficult year since I got here in ’91 without a doubt. But it clearly is the most rewarding year because of what we were able to accomplish under the circumstances,” he says. [Read more...]
Now pinch hitting…Mark McGwire…?
January 7, 2010 By
It’s not that far fetched. Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa said he would add Big Mac when rosters are expanded on August 31st if the Cardinals are in the playoff hunt to use as a pinch hitter.
LaRussa revealed his plans in an interview with the Contra Costa Times. Actually, it’s more of a dream, but he did say it wasn’t totally out of the question either. McGwire only received 23.4% of the votes for the Hall of Fame this go around.
LaRussa said McGwire will address the media before Spring Training…maybe even before the end of the month.
Keathley announces retirement from State Highway Patrol
January 7, 2010 By
SHP Supt. James Keathley announces retirement during news conference with Gov. Nixon
There will be a changing of the guard at the top of the State Highway Patrol.
Superintendent James Keathley has announced he will be stepping down March 1st. Keathley began with the patrol in 1977 and will retire on his 33rd anniversary with the patrol. Keathley says he has enjoyed nearly every day he has led the Highway Patrol. The days he didn’t enjoy were those in which he received notice of a trooper’s death, such as the death of Corporal Dennis Engelhard who was struck and killed by an out-of-control vehicle on I-44 as Engelhard was investigating a minor accident. Engelhard was the 28th State Highway Patrol officer killed in the line of duty.
Gov. Nixon says Colonel Keathley served the state with honor and integrity.
“His leadership of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has made our roadways safer, our families more secure, and his department more accountable to the taxpayers,” Nixon says.
Nixon will appoint Keathley’s successor, subject to approval by the state Senate.
SHP Supertindent James Keathley retirement announcement. (8:40)
Opponents of utility’s rate hike request organize
January 7, 2010 By
The Missouri Public Service Commission has begun a series of 13 public hearings on a request from the state’s largest electric utility – AmerenUE – for an 18 percent rate increase. And opponents are making clear their disapproval of the request.
“We’re simply encouraging folks to come out to these public meetings and let their voices be heard,” said Gregg Keller, spokesman for the Fair Electricity Rate Action Fund (FERAF), a coalition of consumer advocacy groups and employers opposed to Ameren’s request. “This is an 18 percent rate hike that is being proposed at a time when Missouri’s unemployment rate is closing in on 10 percent. So, what we at FERAF are trying to do is let folks know firstly that this 18 percent rate hike is making its way through Jefferson City and that it’s likely to pass if they don’t make their voices heard.” [Read more...]
Suspected gunman among dead in St. Louis workplace shooting
January 7, 2010 By
Police move in after gunman opens fire at ABB in north St. Louis (UPI / Bill Greenblatt)
Authorities report the death toll from this morning’s workplace shooting at the ABB Company in north St. Louis is three, with the suspected shooter among the dead. In addition, there are five people injured. Three of them were listed in critical condition with the other two in fair condition.
The drama began to unfold between 6:30 and 7 o’clock this morning when 51-year-old Timothy Hendron of Webster Groves, described as a longtime employee of ABB, drove into the company parking lot. Police say he took at least one gun – an AK-47 – from his truck, went inside one of the buildings in the ABB complex, and began firing at fellow employees. Several of the employees fled the building when the shooting broke out. Others sought cover on the building’s roof. [Read more...]
