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Missouri company behind gas station slot machines suspending operations amid criminal probe

  • Rudi Keller
  • Apr 8, 2026

After years of legal battles to protect its business from criminal prosecution, Torch Electronics will suspend operations of its slot machines in Missouri under pressure from state Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and the U.S. Department of Justice. In a letter sent to retailers on Monday, the Wildwood-based company said it would turn its games off […]

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law
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Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

  • John Murphy, KOMU 8 Anchor
  • Updated Apr 8, 2026

Two of the bills received mostly bipartisan support, while one did not. 

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Michigan charges dentist in alleged 'massive' Medicaid fraud scheme

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Updated Apr 6, 2026

(The Center Square) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel continues pursuing fraud cases across the state, announcing charges against a Macomb County dentist in what prosecutors described as a “massive” Medicaid fraud scheme.

Barnhart man admits in federal court to receiving child porn
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Barnhart man admits in federal court to receiving child porn

  • By Leader staff
  • Mar 22, 2026

Anthony A. Moore, 49, of Barnhart has admitted to engaging in sexual acts and requesting nude photos from a girl who was younger than 14. The …

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UPDATED: De Soto city councilman bonds out after being charged with rape, sodomy
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UPDATED: De Soto city councilman bonds out after being charged with rape, sodomy

  • By Leader staff
  • Jan 28, 2026

Jan. 28 UPDATE: Daniel “Todd” Mahn, a De Soto City Council member and businessman facing felony rape and sodomy charges, turned himself in at …

Festus City Council candidate charged with domestic assault
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Festus City Council candidate charged with domestic assault

  • By Leader staff
  • Jan 22, 2026

Jesse Cordova, who has filed to run for a Festus City Council seat in the April election, is facing a Festus Municipal Court charge of fourth-…

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Arnold resident starts petition calling for removal of attorneys
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Arnold resident starts petition calling for removal of attorneys

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 28, 2025
  • 5 min to read

An Arnold resident is trying to garner enough support to compel city officials to seek new legal representation.

Man pleads guilty in accident that killed Dittmer man, injured Arnold man
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Man pleads guilty in accident that killed Dittmer man, injured Arnold man

  • By Leader staff
  • Jun 6, 2025

A St. Louis man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a street-racing accident that killed a Dittmer man and injured an Arnold man last …

County saw more homicides last year; most other crimes were down
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County saw more homicides last year; most other crimes were down

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Mar 7, 2025
  • 6 min to read

Jefferson County saw seven homicides last year, the highest number the Sheriff’s Office has reported in seven years.

Pevely mom accused of killing her children to have mental health examination
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Pevely mom accused of killing her children to have mental health examination

  • Leader staff
  • Feb 11, 2025

The Pevely mother accused of killing her two children will undergo a mental health examination. The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Of…

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