Regional News

Jefferson County woman who falsely claimed to be disabled sentenced to 15 months in prison

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Friday sentenced a Jefferson County, Missouri woman who was part of a wide-ranging scheme that fraudulently obtained millions of dollars in disability payments to 15 months in prison.    Elizabeth Guetersloh, 67, was also ordered to repay $423,513. […]

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Cape Girardeau man sent to prison for possession of a firearm

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Jeremiah R. Twiggs, age 40, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been sentenced to serve 84 months (7 years) in federal prison following his guilty plea to the offense of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm.   Twiggs appeared for his sentencing

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Full casting announced for the North American Tour of  FUNNY GIRL in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The producers of FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, are delighted to announce full casting for the North American Tour coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two-week engagement from January 23 to February 4. Tickets are available now by visiting MetroTix.com or by calling

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts organize prom night for senior center

ST. LOUIS – December is recognized as the month of giving, a time for anyone to make a difference in their community by helping others. Marceline, Mo. Girl Scouts decided to spread some cheer by organizing a prom night for residents at a local senior center to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award.    

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services marks year of hope, healing, and transformative impact

ST. LOUIS – With the expansion of new offices and services, significant grants, and two meaningful awards, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies and a trusted provider of life-changing services for children and families, marked another successful and impactful year for children and families throughout the state.  

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Cape Girardeau man sentenced to 12 years in prison for gun, methamphetamine crimes

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Monday sentenced a previously-convicted felon who was caught with two stolen guns, two other guns and methamphetamine to 12 years in prison.   Daniel T. Aguilar, 39, of Cape Girardeau, pleaded guilty in September to four felonies: possession of stolen firearms, possession with intent to

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Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays; follow these Red Cross decorating safety steps

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations.   “December is

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