Missouri Teacher from Rural Area Sentenced to 10 Years for Paying Students for Sex
Missouri Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Exploiting Students A former substitute teacher from Missouri has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing middle school students, effectively turning them into sex workers. Carissa Jane Smith, 30, from Dixon, engaged in illegal activities where she paid students for sex and provided them with drugs and […]
Missouri judge who loves Elvis under review for behavior in court
Missouri Judge Steps Down After Elvis-Themed Court Antics A judge from Missouri, known for sporting an Elvis Presley wig and playing the rock icon’s music in court, has decided to resign. Judge Matthew Thornhill mentioned that he aimed to bring some light-heartedness to the courtroom, especially during stressful times for those involved. However, he admitted […]
Police Shoot and Kill Man Armed with a Knife at Missouri Airport, Authorities Report
Police Shooting at St. Louis Airport A police shooting occurred inside Terminal 1 of St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning, resulting in a man’s death after he refused to drop a knife, according to authorities. Approximately at 1:05 a.m., officers noticed a man with a knife during routine security checks at the airport. […]
Missouri files a lawsuit against the FDA regarding the approval of generic mifepristone, citing safety concerns.
Missouri Attorney General Expands Legal Action Against Mail-Order Abortion Pills On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Katherine Hannaway announced an expansion of the state’s legal efforts against mail-order abortion pills, specifically targeting the new generic version of mifepristone. Hannaway argues that these medications are leading to serious hospitalizations due to “life-threatening complications” and are entering the […]
Missouri judge removed from position for frequently wearing Elvis wig and playing his music during court sessions
Judge Resigns Over Elvis-Themed Conduct in Court A judge in Missouri has stepped down following a series of unconventional behaviors in the courtroom. Reports indicate that Judge Matthew Thornhill frequently referenced Elvis Presley during hearings, played his music during his swearing-in ceremony, and even donned an Elvis-style wig. The St. Charles County Circuit Court judge […]
Missouri man confesses to abducting pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint to pressure her into having an abortion
Kidnapping Case in Missouri Kevin L. Smith, 42, was charged with kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend from her workplace in St. Charles, Missouri. He forced her at gunpoint to a family planning facility in Fairview Heights, according to prosecutors. Smith pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping and received a sentence of over 15 years in […]
Pilot and passenger unharmed after small plane crash in Missouri
Two men emerged unscathed from a plane crash in Missouri on Tuesday evening, thanks to the pilot’s quick reactions, which allowed him to deploy a parachute and guide the landing into a tree-filled area. The small aircraft went down near the intersection of Wilson Street and Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield around 6 p.m. […]
Most health insurers in Missouri are expected to increase rates as the closure agreement leaves out ACA credits.
Health Insurance Rate Hikes Expected in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY — Most health insurance companies in Missouri are anticipating increases in monthly rates for 2026. This comes against the backdrop of a budget proposal in Washington, D.C., which could potentially eliminate a crucial tax credit that helps many Americans maintain their insurance. Experts are raising concerns […]
Ways to watch Texas A and M against Missouri for free: Schedule, livestream
Texas A&M Aggies Aim for Undefeated Season This season, the Texas A&M Aggies are on a quest to achieve something they haven’t accomplished in 86 years. Currently, Marcel Reed’s third-ranked team boasts an unblemished 8-0 record as they head into Week 11 of the 2025 season. The last time the College Station-based team ended a […]
Missouri couple rescued a young girl when they heard her scream after her seatbelt came undone on a roller coaster.
Missouri Couple Saves Girl on Roller Coaster A couple from Missouri is being celebrated for their quick actions that saved a girl when her seatbelt came undone on a roller coaster. This tense moment unfolded on October 11 at the World of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, where Chris and Kathy Evins decided to […]