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Missouri Man Arrested for Strangling Ailing Wife in Hospital Bed Due to Medical Cost Concerns

Independence, Missouri – A man was arrested by police in Independence after confessing to the strangulation of his ailing wife in a hospital bed. The motive behind the tragic incident was reportedly linked to the man’s inability to cover the costs of his wife’s ongoing medical care. Ronnie Wiggs, aged 76, faces charges of second-degree murder in connection to the death of his wife, who passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Prosecutors revealed …

New Tool Allows Users to Easily Purchase Products Based on Location in Missouri

Columbia, Missouri – Residents looking to make a purchase in Columbia, Missouri will now have a streamlined process for entering their state, zip code, and country information. The updated form on the website allows customers to easily select their respective state from a dropdown list, input their zip code, and choose their country from a dropdown menu. This new feature aims to enhance the user experience by simplifying the input process, making it more efficient …

Missouri man convicted in fatal shooting of officer in 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – A man has been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of a Missouri police officer in 2020. The incident sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day on the job. The defendant, whose identity was not released, was found guilty of the heinous crime after a lengthy trial that captivated the attention of many in the region. The court heard testimonies from witnesses, …

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Child in Kansas City, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A tragic shooting incident on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, resulted in the death of a young child. The Kansas City Police Department responded to a call reporting the sound of shots on the 3300 block of Flora Avenue around 9:45 p.m., which was soon upgraded to a shooting as officers made their way to the scene. Upon arrival, officers entered a home where they discovered a young female who …

Father Reveals Text Message Battle Leading Up to Teenager’s Brutal Attack Outside Missouri School

St. Louis, Missouri – A teenager who was brutally beaten outside a Missouri school is recovering after sustaining severe injuries in the attack. Kaylee Gain, 16, suffered a skull fracture and bleeding on the brain after a violent altercation near Hazelwood East High School on March 8th. The incident gained widespread attention after footage of the assault circulated on social media. In the aftermath of the attack, Kaylee’s father revealed text messages exchanged between his …

Missouri Executes Brian Dorsey for 2006 Double Murder Despite Petition for Mercy

Jefferson City, Missouri – The state of Missouri carried out the execution of Brian Dorsey on Tuesday for the 2006 murders of his cousin, Sarah Bonnie, and her husband, Benjamin Bonnie. Dorsey’s pleas for clemency were denied, leading to his lethal injection death at 6:11 p.m, as stated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Hours after the US Supreme Court declined to intervene, Dorsey’s execution took place following Governor Mike Parson’s rejection of his plea …

12-Year-Old Orator and Family Found Dead in Missouri Home, Leaving Wichita Community Devastated

WICHITA, Kan. – The tragic deaths of 12-year-old Jerel McGreachy Jr. and his parents in their Northland, Missouri home have deeply impacted the community. Jerel Jr., described as promising, intelligent, and inspirational, had recently delivered a speech at a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at Wichita State University, showcasing his talent and potential. Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Beta Lambda Chapter, who hosted the event where Jerel Jr. spoke, expressed …

Missouri Teen Kaylee Gain Shows Signs of Recovery After Brutal Beating

A teenager from Missouri has shown signs of improvement after falling into a coma following a brutal altercation. Kaylee Gain, 16, is slowly starting the road to recovery, although she has no memory of the attack that landed her in the hospital. Despite the challenges she has faced, Gain has recently been able to engage in limited verbal conversations and has even begun speech therapy. However, she still requires assistance to walk and continues to …

Missouri High School Under Investigation for Refusing Compliance with AG’s Request

St. Louis, Missouri – The Missouri Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, has launched an investigation into the Hazelwood School District after a teenage girl was brutally beaten by another student. Bailey expressed concerns about the school district’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and how they may have contributed to safety failures in the wake of the violent attack. Bailey’s office emphasized that the investigation is focused on understanding the role of these programs and safety lapses …

Missouri Attorney General Blames School District’s “Race-Based Policies” for Assault on White Student

ST. LOUIS, MO – A disturbing video capturing a violent altercation between a Black female student and a white female student has sparked outrage and debate in Missouri. The incident, which took place off school property near Hazelwood East High School, left 16-year-old Kaylee Gain with severe injuries including a skull fracture and brain bleeding. The graphic footage showed the Black student repeatedly beating the victim’s head against the concrete, prompting calls for the assailant …