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SEXUAL OFFENSES
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Jay Nixon is weighing whether to sign changes to Missouri’s rape laws that could send more people to prison for longer sentences. The legislation would change the state’s consent laws, allowing prosecutors to seek felony rape convictions if a victim was incapacitated due to drugs or unconsciousness. It would also let juries find someone guilty of a lesser felony rape charge during deliberations.
MISSOURI FLOODING
JEFFERSON CITY — Clear skies were forecast for the next couple of days after heavy rainfall pushed Missouri rivers and streams of their banks late last week, leaving at least three people dead.
KANSAS CITY-PLAZA FIRE-LAWSUIT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The parents of a woman killed in an explosion and fire at a Kansas City restaurant have filed a lawsuit against several companies.
COAL ASH CONCERNS
ST. LOUIS — Environmental advocates believe there are many spots around Missouri where coal ash has fouled ground and surface waters.
STRIPED BASS-FIGHT
SPRINGFIELD — Missouri and Arkansas are at odds over plans to stock a southwest Missouri section of a large lake with striped bass.
WEEKEND FEATURE EXCHANGE:
EXCHANGE-CITIZEN PATROL
LEE’S SUMMIT — Robynn Saucier stood on the sidewalk near her Lee’s Summit home and carefully aimed the radar gun at the black Ford 500 motoring down the roadway toward her. “Let’s see what this one does,” she said. “Forty-one?! . She’s not even slowing down. . What an idiot.” By Glenn E. Rice, The Kansas City Star.
EXCHANGE-RESCUED RACE HORSES
PARK HILLS — Their racing days may be over, but the retired and rescued race horses at the Renaissance Ranch near Park Hills are riding again, this time for science. The rescued horses are riding in a study that will help veterinarians analyze lameness in horses which occurs due to an injury affecting a leg or foot. The study data will also be used to teach students about lameness and show them what to look for in a horse that isn’t walking properly. By RenÉe Jean, Daily Journal.
EXCHANGE-TOY TRAIN
ST. LOUIS — For 25 winters, the sidewalk at Seventh and Locust streets was a place for youngsters at heart to press their noses against cold glass and watch model trains rush from tunnels and bridges. The exhibit was a throwback to the old days of a bustling downtown, when elaborate layouts were marquee features of the Christmas windows at big department stores. By Tim O’Neil, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
SPORTS:
BBN–GIANTS-CARDINALS
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals rookie lefty Tyler Lyons (2-0, 1.29) has allowed a run in seven innings each of his first two major league starts. He opposes the San Francisco Giants and Chad Gaudin (0-1, 2.05). 1:15 p.m. CDT start. Eds: With hometown lead on losing team. AP Photos.
BBA–ROYALS-RANGERS
ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish (7-2), the major league strikeout leader, pitches with an extra day of rest for the Texas Rangers in the finale of a weekend series against Kansas City. Game starts 2:05 p.m. CT. Eds: With hometown lead on losing team. AP Photos.
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