Missouri’s Attorney General announced Monday that 169 law enforcement agencies in the state have cleared their backlogs of untested sexual assault kits.
In total, 3,298 kits have been sent to the state’s lab to be tested.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt also said Monday there are now three cases being prosecuted because of the effort to clear the backlog, known as the SAFE Kit Initiative.
Final Hot Day Ahead of Front Bringing Cooler Temperatures, Rain
A final hot day across the Lakes Region will give way to a frontal system brining in more seasonal conditions ahead of the first day of fall.
One Person Injured in Fall Down Elevator Shaft
A person suffered serious injuries after falling from an upper floor into an open elevator shaft during an incident Saturday.
Man Facing Charges After UTV Accident
A man from Kirbyville is facing charges after an accident Saturday evening.
Bell: Events All Through the Lakes Region are Good for Whole Area
The Executive Director of Explore Harrison says that the entire region benefits from events no matter their location.
Stone County Ambulance District Breaks Ground on New Headquarters in Branson West
Another step in the continuing development of the Stone County Ambulance District takes place this week.