JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has upheld the ballot language of a proposal asking voters to raise the state's tobacco taxes. Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green ruled the ballot measure's summary and cost estimate are fair and sufficient. The initiative would raise Missouri's tax on cigarettes to 90 cents per pack from the current 17 cents.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 24-year-old man has been accused of pointing a laser at a Kansas City police helicopter as it flew overhead. Grant Doverspike of Kansas City was issued a summons Sunday to appear in court.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A project using $25 million in stimulus funds is under way to rehabilitate the historic 138-year-old Eads Bridge in St. Louis. Missouri and Illinois officials took part in a ceremony today. Plans call for painting, replacement of support steel and repair of MetroLink light rail tracks.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis woman is facing charges for allegedly forcing two other women into prostitution. Federal prosecutors say 26-year-old Carla Mathews was indicted on three felony counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. The U.S. Attorney's office says Mathews confiscated food-stamp identification cards from the women and deprived them of food and drink.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 24-year-old man has been accused of pointing a laser at a Kansas City police helicopter as it flew overhead. Grant Doverspike of Kansas City was issued a summons Sunday to appear in court.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A project using $25 million in stimulus funds is under way to rehabilitate the historic 138-year-old Eads Bridge in St. Louis. Missouri and Illinois officials took part in a ceremony today. Plans call for painting, replacement of support steel and repair of MetroLink light rail tracks.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis woman is facing charges for allegedly forcing two other women into prostitution. Federal prosecutors say 26-year-old Carla Mathews was indicted on three felony counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. The U.S. Attorney's office says Mathews confiscated food-stamp identification cards from the women and deprived them of food and drink.
