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Concord Police Officer Found Innocent In April 2023 Assault Case

The jury said Richard Cobb did not use excessive force against Blake Andrew Thomas-Haney, an intoxicated transient who was resisting arrest. Posted Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 6:32 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 6:46 pm ET CONCORD, NH — It took more than four …

New charges filed after child porn found on Missouri inmate’s phone

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas man will stay behind Missouri bars for the foreseeable future after child pornography was found on his phone while he was incarcerated for a separate crime. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Friday …

Osage Beach Police vehicle totaled in crash after tractor-trailer loses control in snow

An Osage Beach patrol unit was totaled in a tractor-trailer crash on Jan. 10 in Grand Glaize. An officer with the Osage Beach Police Department (OBPD) was responding to a separate crash involving a tractor-trailer early Friday morning on Grand Glaize …

Missouri’s Senate Republican Floor Leader establishes priorities for 2025 Legislative Session

Missouri lawmakers are back in Jefferson City for the start of the 2025 legislative session. Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is the new Senate Majority Floor Leader during this session. He said the Senate Republican Caucus wants to reform the state’s …

St. Louis native Mike Kehoe to become Missouri’s next governor on Monday

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, seen here on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. David Carson, Post-Dispatch JEFFERSON CITY — Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe is set to be sworn in Monday as Missouri’s 58th governor, rising to the state’s top job from roots in north St. Louis.  …

Deadline is Feb. 28 for Nominations for Missouri Public Safety Medals Honoring Heroic First Responders and Civilians

Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to dozens of calls with nearly two dozen stranded motorists

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (WSIL) -- State police in southeast Missouri have responded to dozens of calls with nearly two dozen stranded motorists on Friday morning. Since the snow started falling in southeast Missouri, state police have been busy responding to …

Missouri senator renews push to ban shackling of pregnant women in city, county jails

Seven years ago, Missouri banned the shackling of pregnant women in state prisons.  State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, a Republican from Arnold, is hoping to expand the law this year to include city and county jails. “Now we have seven years of data that …

City, DOJ agree to police reforms

Minneapolis City Council President Elliott PayneThe Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to enter into a sweeping agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to overhaul longstanding racist policing practices that culminated in the murder …

Charges filed after box cutter pulled on Kansas City paramedics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One man has been charged after a box cutter was pulled on Kansas City paramedics attempting to transport a patient. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, indicate that Alfredo Contreus, 38, has …

85-year-old driver air-lifted to KC hospital after crash near rural Missouri church

BOGARD, Mo. (KCTV) - An 85-year-old woman was air-lifted to a Kansas City hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision near a rural Missouri church. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that just after 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 …

Patterson wins race for Missouri House speaker

By Rudi Keller and Clara Bates Missouri Independent The Missouri legislature made history Wednesday as Republicans elected the first Asian-American speaker of the House and the first woman to be president pro tem of the state Senate. In the House, state …

New A&E Series ‘Ozark Law’ Highlights Missouri Police Challenges

The new A&E series “Ozark Law,” featuring the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach police departments, premiered Wednesday night at 9 p.m. The 10-episode unscripted documentary series, produced by Lucky 8, showcases the challenges faced by law enforcement in the …

Missouri lawmakers question Capitol security before upcoming inauguration

A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers are not only worried about the inauguration ceremony and governor’s ball but also the …

Police encounter with wayward monkey in a pink tutu was just bananas

Residents of Jefferson County, Missouri were flabbergasted by the sight of a monkey in a pink tutu frolicking on the side of a busy road. Curiously, the monkey was wearing a pink tutu. According to the police report, "after careful negotiations and …

Scholarships, degrees and hazing: Missouri higher education bills to watch in 2025

Missouri lawmakers are proposing bigger scholarships for students with financial need, allowing more universities to grant engineering and medical degrees, and supporting aid to victims of hazing. Ahead of the 2025 legislative session’s launch on Wednesday …

Raytown Police launch commemorative badge to honor 75th anniversary

RAYTOWN, Mo. (KCTV) - Members of the police force in Raytown are set to honor their roots as they launch a commemorative badge to honor the department’s 75th anniversary. The Raytown, Missouri, Police Department announced on Thursday, Jan. 9, that new …

Moment Missouri woman argues with Puerto Rican bar staff 'before burning business down' and fleeing to the US

A Missouri woman has been accused of setting a bar on fire and burning it down while on vacation in Puerto Rico before fleeing back to the US. Danielle Bertothy, of St. Peters, is accused by Puerto Rican authorities of using gasoline to start a fire that …

Knife-wielding suspect killed after charging at officers, Kirksville police say

When the man charged at them with a knife, one of the officers fired the fatal gunshot, Kirksville police said. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — An armed suspect was shot and killed by a police officer Wednesday night in Adair County, Missouri. According to the …

Greatland Laser Secures Major Sale to U.S. Navy for Rescue Laser Light Emergency Signals

Greatland Laser has partnered with Grainger to deliver Rescue Laser Light emergency signals to enhance the safety and survival capabilities of naval aircrews. WILLOW, AK, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greatland Laser, a …

Rescue Crews Continue Search for Missing Las Vegas Pilot in Nye County Mountains

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The search for missing Las Vegas pilot Michael Martin continues in the rugged mountains of Nye County. Martin, an experienced pilot and father of two, went missing on Monday …

Heidari Law Group Offers Tips for Homeowners Dealing with Insurance After Fire Disaster Strikes

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, many homeowners are left to deal with the aftermath of a fire disaster. The Heidari Law Group, a leading personal injury …

USPA Deploys Emergency Fire Watch Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

USPA Nationwide Security deploys emergency fire watch teams across Los Angeles to assist communities amid devastating wildfires and evacuation chaos. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the largest wildfires …

Los Angeles Approached 300 Vehicle Related Deaths For Third Consecutive Year

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles Approached 300 Vehicle Related Deaths For Third Consecutive Year As the year came to a close, the city of Los Angeles is facing a grim reality - for the third …

CodaPet launches compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in Knoxville, TN

The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CodaPet is now …

Epting Distributors Launches New Website to Enhance HVAC Contractor Support

Innovative platform improves user experience, online ordering, and access to resources, empowering contractors with tools for success. LEXINGTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Epting Distributors is excited to announce …

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla Recognized as One of the Most Trusted Neurosurgeons to Watch in 2024 by Insights Success

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla Recognized as One of the Most Trusted Neurosurgeons to Watch in 2024 by Insights Success GUNTUR, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla: Redefining Neurosurgery with …

First Alert Named America’s Most Trusted Smoke Detector Brand in Lifestory Research’s 2025 Study

Lifestory Research announces the results of the 2025 America's Most Trusted® Smoke Detector Study NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lifestory Research is proud to announce that First Alert has been named …

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital Achieves Level 1 Facility Status as a VECCS Certified Facility

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital proudly announces its recent accreditation as a Level 1 facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mount Laurel …

Generac Ranked Most Trusted in Lifestory Research 2025 Home Generator & Portable Generator Product Studies

Lifestory Research announces the results of the 2025 America's Most Trusted® Study. Generac is America’s Most Trusted Generator Brand. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Generac has been recognized as …

Let’s Talk™ With David Thomas, Domestic/Overseas Close Protection Agent

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Let’s Talk™: We understand you provide Services in Close Protection/Estate Security/Travel Security please give us an overview of the services you provide in these …

Swiss-based company CERRET launches a safety bracelet blending technology with elegance

Ensure personal safety with elegant and functional jewellery. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CERRET unveils its latest innovation: a safety jewelry bracelet that instantly connects you with emergency contacts …

Adriana's Insurance Offers Guidance and Support to Homeowners Affected by Southern California Fires

Adriana's stands with Southern California residents affected by wildfires, offering clarity on insurance coverage and expert support. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As devastating wildfires continue to …

AeroDefense Unveils AirWarden™ Essentials – A Wide-Area Drone Detection Solution

AirWarden Essentials Offers Cost-Effective Drone and Pilot Detection, Regional Monitoring, and More for Comprehensive Airspace Awareness OCEANPORT, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AeroDefense, a leading American drone …

Pierce Aerospace Awarded $10M Contract for Drone Remote ID Technology

DHS Contract Delivers Airspace Awareness Through Remote ID Drone Detection FISHERS, IN, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pierce Aerospace, a global leader in drone Remote Identification technologies, announced that it was …

Newsmatics Inc. Closes X Account, Embraces Bluesky for Enhanced Engagement

In a Shift Towards Decentralized Media, Newsmatics Reinforces Its Commitment to Transparency and Innovation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics Inc., a leading news technology company, today announced …

USPA Deploys Emergency Fire Watch Services in Dallas Amid Winter Storm Threat

USPA Nationwide Security deploys fire watch in Dallas to address fire suppression failures as a winter storm threatens with freezing temperatures and heavy snow DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

Marietta, Georgia Police Department Switches to tip411

Residents of Marietta will be able to find information, receive alerts, and send anonymous tips directly to Marietta PD. MONTGOMERY, AL, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marietta Police Department, GA (135 sworn officers) …

Marietta, Georgia Police Department Switches to tip411

Residents of Marietta will be able to find information, receive alerts, and send anonymous tips directly to Marietta PD through tip411. MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marietta Police Department, GA (135 sworn …