by Jessica Machetta | Nov 18, 2013 | News
The Governor’s Office today released the following statement in a press release from Gov. Jay Nixon regarding his decision on the petition for clemency from Joseph P. Franklin: “Earlier today, I received from my counsel a final briefing on the petition for...
by Jessica Machetta | Nov 17, 2013 | News, Weather
It was a close call for Missouri, which dodged the bullet of severe weather by only a few counties Sunday. Officials say Western Illinois residents heeded the warnings and took shelter, resulting in just a few fatalities despite the devastation caused by tornadoes...
by Jessica Machetta | Nov 15, 2013 | News
The former Columbia Police chief is defending the department’s arrest of Ryan Ferguson and Chuck Erickson for the murder of Columbia Tribune Sports Editor Kent Heitholt. Randy Boehm retired from the force in 2008, but has released a statement saying his...
by Jessica Machetta | Nov 14, 2013 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill agree on one thing … the problems with Obamacare and nearly 5 million people losing their current insurance coverage is unacceptable. Where they disagree is whether the problems can be fixed. McCaskill says they can, and...
by Jessica Machetta | Nov 14, 2013 | Crime / Courts, News
Alyssa Bustamante, 19, is appealing a life sentence in the killing of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten. Bustamante claims her defense counsel was ineffective and that she was subjected to cruel and unusual punishment while awaiting trial. Cole County Circuit Court Judge...
