Friday, May 24 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:39:49 GMT
Making huge progress today-a concealed carry bill passes the Illinois house and moves to the senate. Could the Illinois see a law passed before the June 9th deadline? Illinois, the only state left without
Could the Illinois see a law passed before the June 9th deadline?
Friday, May 24 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:21:51 GMT
Ameren Missouri is warning its customers to be alert for phone calls from scam artists who threaten disconnection of electric service unless a payment is made immediately.
Ameren Missouri is warning its customers to be alert for phone calls from scam artists who threaten disconnection of electric service unless a payment is made immediately.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:58:53 GMT
Missouri State Parks will open 16-designated swimming beaches on Friday, May 24 for Memorial Day and the 2013 recreational season, according to Missouri's DNR.
Missouri State Parks will open 16-designated swimming beaches on Friday, May 24 for Memorial Day and the 2013 recreational season, according to Missouri's DNR.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:54:31 GMT
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says a concealed carry bill that would wipe out all local gun ordinances in the state is "offensive."
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says a concealed carry bill that would wipe out all local gun ordinances in the state is "offensive."
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -
A judge's ruling Wednesday is a legal victory for Saxony Lutheran High School in its effort to keep a quarry from locating too close to its Cape Girardeau County property.
Circuit Judge William Syler ruled Thursday in favor of Saxony, finding DNR's land reclamation commission had no authority when it approved a mining application by Strack Excavating.
With the added condition that Strack move its boundary line from 55 feet to 1000 feet away from Saxony property.
"We are pleased with the ruling," said James Maevers, chair of the Saxony board of regents. "Because, the court has recognized the significance of our concerns, regarding having a limestone quarry so close to our school." Maevers added, "This has been a long battle. Our goal has always been to get the best possible outcome for our students and we have. For that we are grateful."
Judge Syler's ruling vacates Strack's permit, basically sending the company back to square one.
"In 2011, the Legislature concluded that quarries should not be located close to schools," said Steve Jeffery, an attorney with the Jeffery Law Group in Clayton, who represents Saxony. Jeffery added, "The Cole County Circuit Court and now the Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court have determined the process followed by the Land Reclamation Commission with respect to the two Fruitland quarries was flawed. Because the Court's Order finds that the actions of the Commission were unreasonable and not substantially justified, State law allows Saxony to now pursue a claim for its legal fees and costs against the State."
What's not clear is, will this mean work at the site will actually stop?
Company owner J.W. Strack says he hasn't seen the ruling yet so he won't comment on it, but did say work at the site continues.
No word yet on what the next step in this battle will be, but it's clearly not over yet.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:25 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTSP/CNN) – Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction. Police found 66-year-old James Hopkins living on the property that belonged to someone else. They
Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:40:11 GMT
(CNN) – Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate. The employees have to take furlough days thanks to the forced spending cuts that kicked in March 1. The
Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:59:20 GMT
(CNN) – Brad Pitt has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood the last two decades. But the actor said recognizing other people's faces has always been a problem. In an Esquire interview,
In an Esquire interview, Brad Pitt said he was convinced he suffered from "face blindness."
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her...
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