Second Suspect Arrested In Western Missouri Police Officer’s Death
CLINTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities have arrested another man in connection with last weekend’s shooting death of a western Missouri police officer. Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Bill Lowe says William Noble of Clinton was taken into custody Thursday and charged with felony tampering with evidence. Lowe says that during the course of an interview, investigators…
Senate, House Plan To Meet Sunday After Rauner School-Funding Veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers will be in session next week as a showdown with Gov. Bruce Rauner over school finance continues. The Senate will meet Sunday to deal with the Republican’s veto of a school funding revamp. The House will convene Wednesday. The legislation attempts to make state public-school funding fairer. Rauner used…
Democratic Political Newcomer Plans Challenge To McCaskill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former worker for the marketplace under President Barack Obama’s health care law says she’ll challenge Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Wednesday that Democrat Angelica Earl plans to create a campaign committee for the race soon. McCaskill first took office…
Feline On Field Sets Up Cardinals’ Grand Slam
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Cardinals have a friendly feline to thank for their rally against the Royals. With the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth on Tuesday night, the game was delayed for a couple minutes when a small, feisty cat sprinted onto the field at Busch Stadium. On the first pitch…