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Lawsuit filed for big rig crash that killed 2 people near Republic
ghartley@schurz.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The widow of a man from Macon who died when a tractor-trailer caused a chain reaction crash in Republic sued the driver of the big rig and his company. Mary Gresham's husband, Corey, was killed in the crash around 9 a.m. March 27. ...Tags: Defendants, Trials, Litigation, Justice System, Lawyers
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Prosecutors drop murder, rape charges against stepfather of Rowan Ford
ghartley@schurz.comWAYNESVILLE, Mo. -- Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped murder and rape charges against the stepfather of a 9-year-old girl who was killed in Barry County in November 2007. David Spears, who was married to the mother of Rowan Ford, instead pleaded guilty...Tags: Court Preliminary, Prisons, Punishment, Sex Crimes, Trials
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Voters will decide the future of the Springfield smoking ban in one week
Reporter, PhotographerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Springfield voters are one week away from deciding the future of smoking inside businesses and buildings inside the city limits. Voters will decide if they want to repeal the current smoking ban or maintain the ban with added...Tags: Civil Laws, Employees, Politics, Elections, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Possible amendments to Springfield's smoking ban could allow smoking inside certain businesses and clubs
Reporter, PhotographerSpringfield's smoking ban could change Monday night if city council members approve amendments to the Smokefree Air Act that passed last year. Possible amendments include exemptions for electronic cigarettes, smoking during theatrical performances,...Tags: Civil Laws, Employees, Politics, American Legion, Elections
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Video alleging police brutality in Stone County could lead to several civil lawsuits, one defamation lawsuit is already filed
Reporter, PhotographerSTONE COUNTY, Mo. - A video that accuses two Stone County deputies of police brutality is grabbing the attention of civil attorneys as well as thousands of online viewers. The two deputies seen in the video, Taylor Jenkins and Brandon Flack, have filed...Tags: Trials, Justice System, Litigation, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Deputy Shoots Two Men Accused of Trying to Run Over Two Officers During High Speed Chase Near Rolla
Reporter, PhotographerThree law enforcement agencies are investigating an officer involved shooting following a high speed chase near Rolla. The shooting sent two men to the hospital with gunshot wounds. According to a member of the Phelps County Sheriff's Department, the...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Trials, Disasters and Accidents, Shootings, Law Enforcement
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Group Collected More than 4,000 Signatures in an Effort to Reverse Springfield Smoking Ban
Reporter, PhotographerA new list of signatures could mean an end to Springfield's smoking ban. On Thursday, members of the group against the ban will submit a new petition to the city clerk. It asks for the ban to be essentially repealed. “We didn't do any active...Tags: Civil Laws, Politics, Laws, Elections, Business
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Attorneys and Senator: It is Time to Make the Punishment Fit the Crime, Criminal Code Changes Possible
Reporter, PhotographerLawmakers could soon make changes to Missouri's criminal laws that one senator says are outdated. Missouri legislators have not updated the state’s criminal code for more than 30 years. Mount Vernon Senator Jack Goodman is asking lawmakers to create...Tags: Punishment, Mount Vernon, Justice System, Criminal Laws, Facebook
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Scammed artists react to Missouri Attorney General filing a lawsuit against Queen City Emporium
Reporter, PhotographerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Missouri Attorney General is suing a Springfield company for multiple violations of the state’s consumer protection laws. In January of last year, KSPR News discovered dozens of complaints from artists and business owners...Tags: Inventories, Consumers, Trials, Sales, Business
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Two Arkansas men are the first in nation to be sentenced under federal hate crime act
Reporter, PhotographerA judge sentenced Frankie Maybee, 20, and Sean Popejoy, 19, both of Green Forest, Arkansas, for their roles in committing federal hate crimes. They are the first defendants to be sentenced under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes...Tags: Prisons, Court Preliminary, Mexico, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Injuries and Wounds
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Groups Asking City Council to Make Changes to Springfield Smoking Ban
Reporter, PhotographerA six month prohibition on changes to Springfield's smoking ordinance is now over. For the first time, city council could make amendments to the smoking ban that prohibited smoking inside enclosed buildings, work places and private clubs. Members of...Tags: Civil Laws, Economy, Business and Finance, Employees, Labor Legislation, American Legion
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Inside the Courtroom: Day Two of Testimony in the Rolland Comstock Wrongful Death Civil Trial
Reporter, PhotographerScroll down to see the latest updates from inside the courtroom starting at 9:00 Wednesday morning. The second day of testimony is underway in a rare civil case filed before any criminal charges. Faith Stocker is suing her mother, Alberta Comstock,...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Mexico, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Defense, Homes
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