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Sam Schleicher
Jeffrey Johnson Identified As Empire State Building Shooter
A man who shot and killed a former co-worker near the Empire State Building on Friday morning has now been identified as 53-year-old Jeffrey Johnson.
Gunman Shoots Multiple People Near Empire State Building
Although details are sketchy at the moment, several news outlets are reporting that a gunman has shot multiple people near the Empire State Building in Manhattan this morning.
Pettis County Commision Completes Construction on Storm Shelters
The Pettis County Commission has announced the completion of the construction of eight Pettis County storm shelters. The commission is continuing to develop available parking for those that wish to seek cover in the shelter in case of an emergency.
$68,000 in Unclaimed Property Found at 2012 Missouri State Fair
According to Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, 523 fair attendees found $68,000 in unclaimed property at the 2012 Missouri State Fair. One fair attendee was lucky enough to find $4,600 in unclaimed property. Treasurer Zweifel’s staff conducted over 1500 searches and talked to thousands of fairgoers about finding valuable unclaimed property.
Missing Person Reva Stevenson and Chris “Kyle” Naylor Turn Themselves In to Sheriff’s Office
Reva Stevenson, who had been reported as an endangered missing person on June 19th has turned herself in to the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, along with Chris "Kyle" Naylor, who had been identified as the man she left with the night she went missing. Both Stevenson and Naylor had active warrants for their arrest, and were escorted to the Pettis County Jail for processing, closing the
Refund Procedure Announced for August 19 Missouri State Fair Speedway Race Tickets
The Missouri State Fair has announced the refund procedure for the auto races at State Fair Speedway on August 19. The races were cancelled after a crash injured several spectators on the infield of the track.
Three Inmates Recaptured After Stealing a Patrol Car During an Inmate Transfer [UPDATE]
UPDATE, August 8, 2:03 p.m.: The Pettis County Sheriff's Office has provided this press release in regard to the escape, pursuit and recapture of three inmates during a transport on I-70.
Mosque Destroyed by Fire in Joplin, Missouri; Arson Suspected
A fire at the mosque of the Islamic Society of Joplin, Missouri destroyed the house of worship on Monday, August 6. Federal agents are investigating the blaze, which appears to have been started intentionally.
Michael Phelps Shatters Olympics Record with 19th Career Medal
Michael Phelps has managed to swim into history.
Electrical Unit Tampering Results in Major Damage at Katy Trail Community Health Center
Pettis County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information in a crime that resulted in an estimate $20,000 - $25,000 worth of damage at the Katy Trail Community Health Center offices at 821 Westwood in Sedalia. According to the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, suspect(s) tampered with the main power breaker at the health center. The interruption caused the refrigeration units to be shu