By ANDREW TAYLOR and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — President Barack Obama said he’s eager to sign the two-year budget deal passed by the Senate in the pre-dawn hours… Read more »
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Immigrants caught at border believe families can stay in US
By ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Hundreds of immigrant families caught illegally crossing the Mexican border told U.S. immigration agents they made the dangerous journey in part because they… Read more »
Man accused of striking Missouri deputy with vehicle
(FARMINGTON, Mo., AP) — A 48-year-old man is accused of striking a St. Francois County deputy with a vehicle before leading police on a chase in Jefferson County. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch… Read more »
Safety demonstration house in KC receives $100K donation
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A Kansas City-area couple whose toddler died when a dresser toppled onto him is one step closer to building a house to display home safety precautions. Farmers… Read more »
East-West Gateway names new executive director
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — The planning agency for the St. Louis area has a new leader. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1kSMsoG ) reports that the East-West Gateway Council of Governments on Wednesday… Read more »
New documentary highlights Margaret Mead
(NEW YORK, AP) — A documentary that looks at the work of Margaret Mead and another anthropologist currently working in the field is making its premiere at the DOC NYC film festival…. Read more »
Missouri father, son face federal firearms charges
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A western Missouri father and son face federal charges accusing them of illegally possessing firearms. The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri… Read more »
Police: 2 people found fatally shot in car in St. Louis
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — Police are investigating after two people were found shot to death in a car in the St. Louis neighborhood of Bevo Mill. According to police, the shooting happened… Read more »
Guilty plea in Missouri synthetic marijuana case
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The owner of central Missouri stores where synthetic marijuana was sold has pleaded guilty to money laundering. Federal prosecutors say Charles Sterling Austin Jr. of St. Charles… Read more »
Police say 18-year-old shot self after officer confrontation
(NORMANDY, Mo., AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a suburban St. Louis 18-year-old they say shot himself in the face after he was reported to be suicidal and exchanged gunfire… Read more »