Illinois officials move toward goal of equipping police with body cameras
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois officials have taken another step toward equipping police officers with body cameras. Officials are seeking a company to supply 1,000 body cameras and 1,000 patrol car cameras to state and local law enforcement agencies. The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reports the move is in response to a new…
Former Subway pitchman sentenced to 15+ years in prison
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (AP) – Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on Thursday for trading in child pornography and having sex with underage prostitutes, with the judge describing his “perversion and lawlessness” as “extreme.” Judge Tanya Walton Pratt disregarded prosecutors’ recommendation that Fogle get 12 years behind bars, opting…
Missouri State students plan protests if racial concerns aren’t addressed
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A group of students at Missouri State University say they’ll protest if the university doesn’t address several concerns, including instituting a zero-tolerance policy for hate crimes. The Springfield News-Leader reports the students also have several other demands, including personnel changes, naming rights for the planned Diversity Center and an audit of…
Ferguson officials on hand for Starbucks groundbreaking
(KTRS) – Ferguson officials, guests, and a very important bakery owner were on hand for the groundbreaking of a Starbucks. Natalie DuBose is the owner of Natalie’s Cakes and More and her recent partnership with the coffee shop giant has enabled her to grow her company from three employees to 13. In November of last…
