Top Nixon spokeswoman joining Hillary Clinton’s campaign

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s communications director is joining presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign as deputy chief of staff. Nixon’s office on Tuesday announced Channing Grate will start her new job Friday. Grate’s held her job with the Democratic governor since January 2013. She previously served as communications and research chief for…

Ferguson Community Forum Held On Selection Of Independent Monitor

Ferguson, MO (KTRS)  Four organizations of finalists are being considered to serve as an independent monitor of Ferguson’s consent decree. On Tuesday night, residents heard from the finalists during a community forum at the Ferguson Community Center. The finalists are Ebevy YG, Lemire LLC,  Squire Patton Boggs, and  Police Performance Consultants. Felicia Pulliam of the Lemire LLC team says…

Hillary Clinton to campaign in Springfield, IL

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign says the Democratic candidate will appear in Springfield this week. Clinton’s campaign said in a news release Tuesday morning that she would speak Wednesday morning at the Old State House in the Illinois capital. The campaign says she will “discuss building an America that is stronger together…