Missouri National Guard

Morning headlines: Christmas winter storm begins, Il Gov. grants and denies clemency, Mo. National Guard to enlist help of prisoners

The snow has started to fall in parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Missouri Department of Transportation is monitoring, re-treating and plowing…
Government, Politics & Issues

Nixon impressed with Missouri troops and equipment encountered during Afghanistan visit

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 23, 2010 - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon spent today in Afghanistan, where he says he was "inspired"…
Government, Politics & Issues

This mom's service helps others be safe

Mary Delach Leonard

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 9, 2008: Staff Sgt. Melissa "Missy'' Squires can look at her photos from Iraq now.The dramatic…