Stories from Saturday, March 2, 2024

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my heartfelt commendation to the House of Representatives for passing the much-needed expansion of the Child Tax Credit. This pivotal legislation promises to alleviate the financial burdens of countless families across our nation, providing them with essential support in these challenging times...

To the Editor, My husband, John Putt III, is a 100% disabled Army combat veteran. He suffers from PTSD due to his time serving in Iraq in 2003. Due to his PTSD, he cannot wear a mask as it will trigger his PTSD. During COVID, VA facilities required a mask to be worn to enter their facilities. Since John could not wear a mask, he could not receive treatment from a VA facility...

This week, the Missouri House third read and passed HB 2062, a piece of legislation seeking to prohibit counties, municipalities or political subdivisions from implementing eviction moratoriums unless explicitly allowed by state law. Supporters argued that eviction moratoriums infringe on property rights and disrupt contracts between landlords and tenants, emphasizing that eviction is governed by state law...

Officers contacted a victim Saturday, March 2, at Jay’s Corner store in reference to a stolen bicycle. An image of the suspect was obtained and the investigation is ongoing. _ Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 2, to Casey’s Towing in reference to a burglary. The suspect(s) gained entry through a broken window and stole items from inside the business. The investigation is ongoing...