Week in review: Komen and Planned Parenthood top the news

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St. James woman killed in accident

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Judith I. Twente, 68, of St. James was killed in a car accident shortly after noon Friday.

Pevely man faces sexual misconduct charges

A 36-year-old man from Pevely is free on $250,000 bond after turning himself in to face five charges of sexual misconduct involving a child.

Today in the news: Komen changes mind on Planned Parenthood

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We have a winner

Anastasia Smith of Rolla, a dispatcher at the Rolla Police Department, was presented with a $250 gift card from the Rolla Daily News Thursday afternoon. Smith won the card by entering the DailyDeals sweepstakes.

Easton charged with embezzling $70,000

Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Hillman filed charges against Bernard L. Easton, 60, of Waynesville for allegedly embezzling $70,000 from the William C. Anderson Memorial American Legion Post 331.

Man accused of selling pot out of a daycare may plead guilty

The Rolla man accused of selling marijuana out of a daycare in March may plead guilty next month after fighting the charges in court for more than a year.

Inmate adds pig image to Vt. police cruiser decals

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A prison inmate who makes stationery and license plates pulled a fast one on state police by adding the image of a pig to the state decal on their cruisers.

Choosing a career

Ann Murphy, a volunteer with the American Red Cross talks to students at St. Patrick School Thursday afternoon during the school’s annual career day. The students — dressed as doctors, scientists, clergy, athletes and other professionals — spent an hour learning about their career options.

Lions apparently not enough to keep intruders out

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — With 120 lions, tigers and other big cats on the grounds, the owner of a Colorado refuge didn't think he needed a security system.

Emerson votes for pay freeze

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) voted in favor of a measure to prohibit a pay increase for members of Congress.

Legislation would allow mountain lion killings

JEFFERSON CITY,  (AP) — A state senator has introduced legislation clarifying that anyone in Missouri may kill a mountain lion.

Rolla man charged with rape

Charges were filed in the Phelps County court Wednesday against a homeless man who is accused of raping a Rolla woman in early January.

Cory Stimel, 20, of Rolla, has been charged with forcible rape and forcible sodomy, both of which are unclassified felonies.

Abduction or a mistake?

Did “something terrible” almost happen Thursday afternoon near Truman Elementary School, or was it an embarrassing “Whoops, that wasn’t who I thought it was” moment?

Today in the news: Group wants sugar regulated like tobacco

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Legendary coach, Charlie Spoonhour dies

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. — Missouri State men's basketball coaching legend Charlie Spoonhour passed away this morning at his family's home in North Carolina, at age 72.

Easton charged with embezzling $70K from American Legion

The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney filed charges against Bernard L. Easton, 60, of Waynesville for allegedly embezzling $70,000 from the William C. Anderson Memorial American Legion Post 331.

Pfizer recalls 1M birth control packs

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Birth control pills are known to be nearly 100 percent effective when taken properly, but a recall of the drugs could send a shudder through women of childbearing age.

Design the ‘Celebration’ shirt, win $200

Amateur artists and designers are invited to submit original designs for this year’s Celebration of Nations T-shirt. The winning submission will receive a $200 gift card to the Missouri S&T Bookstore. Designs must reflect the event’s theme, “One Campus. One Community. One World.”

St. Louis Rams get $124M plan to upgrade dome

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission unveiled a plan Wednesday that calls for $124 million in improvements to the Edward Jones Dome in hopes of making sure the city doesn't lose another NFL team.

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