by [email protected] | Mar 26, 2013 | Crime / Courts, News
Whether it costs more to execute someone or to just keep them in prison until they die naturally has become an issue for the state senate. Anti-death penalty advocates have argued for years that it’s cheaper to house and feed someone in prison for life than it...
by Missourinet Contributor | Mar 25, 2013 | News, Transportation
Missouri road crews with the Department of Transportation will be laying down yellow and white stripes along major mid-Missouri highways beginning the first week of April through the Memorial Day holiday. Central District striping coordinator Jason Sommerer says some...
by Bill Pollock | Mar 25, 2013 | Sports Features
Free-agent pitcher Kyle Lohse has reached agreement on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers with a potential for an additional $1 million in incentives. The 34 year old Lohse posted a 16-3 record and a 2.86 ERA for the Cardinals last season,...
by Bill Pollock | Mar 25, 2013 | Sports Features
Springfield television reporter Justin Dougherty hit a half-court shot to win $20,000 Sunday night at the Oklahoma City Thunder game. He tweeted that he was selected for the contest before the game. After Dougherty hit his shot and ran around the arena, Durant joined...
by Bill Pollock | Mar 25, 2013 | Sports Features
On Friday the Cardinals learned that closer Jason Motte will most likely start the season on the DL and now the club is concerned with the progression of outfielder Carlos Beltran and third baseman David Freese. An MRI exam confirmed that Motte sustained a mild...