Head of Highway Patrol Retires

The superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol has announced his retirement. Colonel Roger Stottlemyre will wrap a 32-year career with the patrol on September first. He’s going to work for the state Gaming Commission. Stottlemyre is a native of Unionville in...

Rockaway Beach Still After Casino

Rockaway Beach appears to be gearing up for another run at changing the state constitution so it can have a casino. A Detroit developer has submitted a proposal. The city is working on a contract with the company. If the city approves the deal, a petition drive would...

Deal to Sell President Casino Scrapped

A deal to sell the President Casino on the St. Louis riverfront has fallen apart. Columbia Sussex Corporation had offered $57-Million to President Casino, which is on the old riverboat Admiral. Columbia Sussex has withdrawn its application for a casino license from...

Casinos Continue to Rake in Cash

Opponents of Missouri’s $500 loss limit for casino gamblers say it puts Missouri casinos at a competitive disadvantage against casinos in states without loss limits. The State Gaming Commission says the Harrah’s casino in Maryland Heights set a new record...