Springfield man sentenced for child porn

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for receiving and distributing child pornography over the Internet. Michael Greinke, 29, of Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to eight years in federal prison without parole. The court

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Nature Center Hours Extend

March 1, the Springfield Conservation Nature Center began operating on their summer hours. From March 1 through Oct. 31, the Nature Center building will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and the trail hours will be extended until 8 p.m. daily. Nothing will change regarding the building’s Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Learning all we can

It was a busy week in the lieutenant governor’s office. I addressed several groups including the Missouri Alzheimer’s Association on their advocacy day, and the new House and Senate interns. Our office received the Counsel General of the Philippines, Generoso D.G. Calogne. The Counsel visited the capitol to promote further trade with Missouri businesses. Our

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Hartzler Applauds WOTUS Executive Order

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) issued the following statement in response to President Trump ordering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers to begin dismantling their controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “This is the first step toward eliminating a rule that amounts to nothing more than a massive federal

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The Rural-Urban Divide

by Stewart Truelsen The election of Donald Trump as the nation’s 45th president drew attention to the rural-urban divide. It wasn’t the only dividing line in the election, but it is credited with helping Trump win. Rural voters tended to vote Republican and urban voters Democratic in this election. The divide may have less to

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Love note from Jeff City

My Fellow Missourians: My in-district day on Friday, Feb. 24, began by meeting with Dan Robinson of Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland. We discussed statute laws on beverage companies and their policies on distribution and promotion. I then travelled on to Weaubleau City Hall and discussed progress being made on the building of their new

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Frederick Figolah, El Dorado Springs, fugitive from out of state  2/18 John D Donahue, El Dorrado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, misd-unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia  2/22 Michael O Gilbert, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.    NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Feb 27 – Officers responded to 910 South

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Feb 19 – a St. Clair County deputy took a report regarding trespassing, property damage and stealing on Route EE in the southwest corner of the county near the junction where Vernon, Cedar and St. Clair meet. William Browning reported two large walnut trees were cut down by someone a year or two ago. The

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