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Many uniformed officers gathered in a Senate committee room to show support for the law named after their “fallen brother.” Valentine’s Law increases the penalty for attempting to flee from law enforcement to a felony.
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The history of methamphetamine use, in Missouri and across the country, reveals the surprising truth – that it isn't just a rural, small-town issue in the United States.
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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Wednesday pressed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize to families of victims of online child sexual exploitation before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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In 2024, National Gun Violence Survivors Week will be observed from Mon. Jan. 22 - Fri. Jan. 26. This will be the sixth annual event, and this year's theme is "Moments That Survive", which will highlight the role of gun violence survivors as 'changemakers who are leading efforts to end gun violence by building, strengthening and unifying their communities'.
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In 2024, National Gun Violence Survivors Week will be observed from Mon. Jan. 22 - Fri. Jan. 26. This will be the sixth annual event, and this year's theme is "Moments That Survive", which will highlight the role of gun violence survivors as 'changemakers who are leading efforts to end gun violence by building, strengthening and unifying their communities'.
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Leslie Washington recently participated in the 'Take Back the Night' event held on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University on Thurs. Dec. 7th. It was part of the '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence', which ran from Nov. 25th - Dec. 10th, 2023.
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Leslie Washington recently participated in the 'Take Back the Night' event held on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University on Thurs. Dec. 7th. It was part of the '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence', which ran from Nov. 25th - Dec. 10th, 2023.
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Fentanyl testing strips have been recently decriminalized in Missouri in hopes of lowering the overdose death toll. Comments from Rithvik Kondai Sr., overdose-prevention coordinator, Missouri Institute of Health.
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During our interview, Leslie Washington recapped the recent 'Vintage NOW' Fashion Show fundraising event held Sat. Oct. 21, 2023, the various services offered for those who need help in domestic violence situations, and the upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil at Southeast Missouri State University, Wed. Oct. 25, 2023.
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During our interview, Leslie Washington recapped the recent 'Vintage NOW' Fashion Show fundraising event held Sat. Oct. 21, 2023, the various services offered for those who need help in domestic violence situations, and the upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil at Southeast Missouri State University, Wed. Oct. 25, 2023.
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An estimated $5.2 billion was lost nationwide in scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission in its most recent (2022) report. Missouri losses totaled $83 million. Another report, from AARP, says although scams can befall anyone, older adults are some of the least likely to report being victimized – due in part to the trauma and shame they experience.
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Leslie Washington spoke with KRCU Public Radio shortly after gun violence in the downtown Cape Girardeau area, the frequent issue with solving gun crimes, especially in domestic violence cases, as well as witnesses willing to talk to police. The interview was recorded in late September and references recent events.