Man enters plea of guilty to sodomy charges involving youths

Audel Leonardo Lopez Rodriguez, age 26 of Monett, entered an Alfored plea of guilty to four counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree when he appeared before Judge Robert S. Wiley on August 18. 

Election brings large voter turnout

Tuesday’s primary election basically decided the outcome for several office holders within local counties.

Goodman: Missourians to vote on Health Care Freedom Act (Proposition C)

On the August 3 primary ballot, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote on the Missouri Health Care Freedom Act.

Kinder honors Ackley

Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder came to Aurora on May 25 to present an award to Ken Ackley.

Treasurer announces giveaway

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel has announced MOST --Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan -- will be awarding a lucky Missourian $529 to put towards saving for college.

Governor has opportunity to sign bill protecting life

Senator Jack Goodman handles House Bill 2081 in the Missouri Senate.

Aurora participates in sales tax holiday

The City of Aurora is one of several cities statewide to participate in Missouri’s second Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday in April and the only one in this area.

Local Heritage Harmony House takes a furlough to cut spending

With the global economic downturn continuing to impact state funds, Governor Jay Nixon recently announced another round of budget withholds.

Be counted! Census begins

The 2010 Census is well under way with the U.S. Census Bureau mailing 2010 Census questionnaires to about 120 million addresses nationwide. 

Gas prices rose 2.5 cents last week; $3 eyed by Memorial Day

Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.60 a gallon today. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78 a gallon, according to gasoline price Web site

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'MonsterQuest' TV show creates a stir despite not finding any piranha in Lake of the Ozarks

Rest easy. There really are no flesh-eating piranha lurking beneath the  surface of Lake of the Ozarks, waiting to feed on unsuspecting victims. Despite the recent attention focused on Lake of the Ozarks by the History Channel’s "MonsterQuest" TV program called the "Piranha Invasion," the coves are not teeming with piranhas.

Ruzicka gives Capitol Report

Last week, the six House Appropriation committees reported their budget bills in long hearings to the full Budget Committee.

State’s tornado drill set for March 9

March is Severe Spring Weather Preparedness Month in Missouri because the weather transitions from snow to rain, tornadoes and flooding.

Coping with the cost of autism

Last year, bills were introduced in both the Missouri House and Senate to mandate insurance coverage for autism therapies, but neither made it into law.

Wilson bill suffers setback

A bill better defining a majority vote on tax issues in elections has suffered a setback, a state representative reports.

Missouri Gov. Nixon announces Katy Bridge will stay in Boonville

The historic Katy Bridge — unused for years and the source of longstanding battles among state government, a railroad company and Boonville residents — will continue to sit atop the Missouri River.

 

Accident victim questions safety of new Toyota

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged drivers of recalled Toyotas earlier this week to park their cars if they noticed stiffer than normal gas pedals. By the time that recommendation was issued, Ruth Hart was already wary of her Camry after receiving a pair of recall notices.

Sen. Goodman Files 10th Amendment Protection Measure

Senator Jack Goodman (R-Mt. Vernon) has filed a joint resolution to protect Missouri’s state sovereignty guarantees under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

 

Family works to bring home 12-year-old son from Haiti

After spending the last two years deep in the adoption process, an Arkansas couple were rocked to the core last week after the Haiti earthquake.

Fighting ‘family’: Boxing generates new relationships

A family that constantly fights typically has serious problems. An exception to that rule can be found at the Hannibal Armory Boxing Club in Hannibal, Mo., where fighting has helped create a family.


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