Abandoned Pet Crisis Prompted New Shelter Plan in Missouri

The abandoned pet crisis has prompted county executives in Jefferson County, Missouri to ask nonprofit ADOPT to submit a proposal for a new county shelter. The county's high euthanasia rate and its use of narcotics...

E. coli Alert West Missouri Beef Recalls Beef

West Missouri Beef, LLC has a recall order out for about 14 000 pounds of beef product because of the possible contamination by E.coli 0157:H7. The boneless beef products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois. "Each container is marked with the establishment number...

Hallmark Celebrates 100 Years Of Helping People "Say It All"

"   For 100 years Hallmark (http://www.hallmark.com) has been part of the milestones in our lives. Whether finding the right words to say ‘happy birthday,’ ‘get well soon’ or ’thinking of you’ - Hallmark has been there for us when we needed inspiration...

Decline in Missouri Available Homes in Relation to Foreclosures

The number of foreclosure homes in Missouri decreased nearly six percent. Moreover, the average price of foreclosure properties in this state increased nearly thirty seven percent. " So along with the decline in...

Alyssa Bustamante, 15, pleads 'not guilty' to slaying of child

The 15 year old who confessed to the killing of Missouri 9 year old Elisabeth Olten has pleaded 'not guilty'  in court today.  See VIDEO coverage  Bustamante,  15,  was on the medication Prozac at the time she carried out her plan to kill the 9...

Blogger Approached About Appearing in Militia Documentary

" What is it with me and this bond I seem to have with the militia movement?On March 18, I was inspired to write and publish a mostly-humorous post under the headline, Yikes, I Might Be Part of the Militia Movement! The inspiration came in the form of news that the Missouri...

White House Web Site Asks ‘Who Do You Trust?’

" Few would disagree with the assertion that four words now appearing on the White House web site constitute “the fundamental question on health insurance reform.” Those words are “WHO DO YOU TRUST?” In...

Culture wars a matter of life or death for some Repubs.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES,  LITERALLY:  Apparently, the Culture Wars in America have turned deadly serious for some. In the state of Missouri,  a group of Republicans have posted a billboard which reads,  "Prepare for War:  Live Free or Die!"....

Missouri teen who killed showed signs of severe disturbance

Alyssa Bustamante,  the 15 year old  who has confessed to the brutal murder in Missouri of 9 year old Elizabeth Olten,  may have shown signs of severe disturbance for 2 years prior to the murder....

Missouri 9 year old was murdered by 15 year old girl

FIFTEEN YEAR OLD ALYSSA BUSTAMANTE PLANNED TO MURDER FOR DAYS,  DUG GRAVE, POLICE SAY   -  See MSNBC Video  See images of Elizabeth Olten and 15 year old murder suspect Alyssa Bustamante...

Wal-Mart Dispute in 2007 Could Lead To 15-Year Prison Term

Defendant insists racism was behind 2007 WalMart dispute. While a college student in New Orleans,  in January 2007 a young woman named Heather Ellis got into a dispute in a  Missouri  Wal Mart store.   Ellis claims the dispute was racially charged and...

If glass jars are found, story will gain much credibility

Police agents in Missouri are searching a rural property for some glass jars, said to be left there with notes inside them,  written by children under 12 twenty years ago.  The notes are allegedly about sexual abuse they were suffering at the hands of their male...

Peter Kinder: Missouri Lt. Governor Tweeting on Hostage Situation

Peter Kinder, Lt. Governor of Missouri, is tweeting on a possible hostage situation happening on the fifth floor of the Governor office building. The situation is unfolding in Jefferson City now; detail can be found in this NowPublic coverage: Hostage Taking At The Office Of...

Three First-Generation Americans Offer Advice

An estimated 200 anti-socialism protesters carried signs and waved at passing motorists for more than two hours yesterday afternoon as they have almost every Saturday for six months at the intersection of Highways...

15-Year-Old Kills 9 Year Old: Elizabeth Olten Murder Case

In the case of the Elizabeth Olten murder in central Missouri, a 15-year-old has been charged in the crime today. Their name or gender has not been released due to the fact that they are underage. They have been...

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