Today, Missouri received notification from Florida that the assistance previously offered by the Missouri National Guard and Department of Public Safety for Hurricane Milton response is no longer needed. Governor Mike Parson had announced preparations to deploy resources to aid Florida, but with the hurricane proving less impactful than expected, Florida canceled its Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request.
Governor Mike Parson has directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Boyd. This directive applies to government buildings in St. Louis City and all sheriff's offices across Missouri on October 11, 2024.
A couple from Rocheport, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the production of child pornography involving three children. Jeremy James Cudney and his wife, Cassandra Elaine Cudney, both 34, face an eight-count indictment issued in Jefferson City, Missouri.
A Belton, Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole for leading a drug-trafficking conspiracy and illegal firearm possession. Serjio Diaz, 40, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Greg Kays after pleading guilty on April 9, 2024, to charges including conspiracy to distribute heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
Fifteen individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, for their involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy. This follows the seizure of 100 pounds of methamphetamine and a kilogram of fentanyl pills from a vehicle being transported from San Bernardino, California, to Springfield.
Today, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the deployment of state resources to Florida in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request. This move is aimed at aiding efforts related to Hurricane Milton. The deployment includes 100 members of the Missouri National Guard (MONG), 21 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers and civilian support staff, and five members from the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (MO DMAT-1).
A man from Republic, Missouri, has been sentenced in federal court for fentanyl trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. Tonikko Fewell, aged 35, received a 16-year prison sentence without the possibility of parole. The sentencing was delivered by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool.
The Catholic community worldwide is preparing to commemorate World Mission Sunday on October 20. This annual event brings together the Church's missions in a global Eucharistic celebration. Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., of Kansas City-St. Joseph, extended an invitation from Pope Francis inspired by the Gospel: “Vayan e inviten a todos al banquete (cf. Mt 22,9).”
On October 20, the Catholic Church will observe World Mission Sunday, a day dedicated to supporting the Missions of the Church through a worldwide Eucharistic celebration. This year's theme is inspired by Pope Francis' invitation from the Gospel: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet (cf. Mt 22:9).”