by Jessica Machetta | Oct 22, 2009 | News
Following the biggest dog-fighting ring bust in U.S. history this summer, some of more than 500 pit bulls are up for adoption. The St. Louis Humane Society has been caring for 407 dogs that were confiscated from a multi-state dog-fighting ring raid in July. More than...
by Jessica Machetta | Oct 21, 2009 | News
Veterans Affairs has established a service-connection for Viet Nam Veterans with three illnesses after a medical study determined they can be a result of exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange. The Missouri Veterans Commission says the VA is constantly doing studies...
by Jessica Machetta | Oct 20, 2009 | News
As a Revolutionary War Patriot is honored at the Capitol, his descendents reflect upon their heritage. Elizabeth Gentry Sayad, his great-great-great granddaughter, says Richard Gentry fought in the battlefield at Yorktown in 1781, where Lord Cornwallis surrendered....
by Jessica Machetta | Oct 19, 2009 | Military, Politics / Govt
Defense spending on the war in Afghanistan has been a big concern to legislators, the military and the public. West Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton gives an update. Skelton’s district encompasses Whiteman Air Force Base and Fort Leonard Wood. He’s...
by Jessica Machetta | Oct 16, 2009 | Health / Medicine, Politics / Govt
Congressman Ike Skelton (D – 4th District) says there are three parts of the healthcare bill coming from three different committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. “I must tell you also that I oppose those healthcare bills as they now stand,”...
