AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInvestigative Spotlight: Missouri Independent reporters Clara Bates and Anna Spoerre won the Missouri Press Association’s A-Mark Prize for investigative journalism for their foster care series, with judges citing major policy failures and real-world impact. Public Safety & Privacy: U.S. senators, led by Missouri’s Josh Hawley, pressed concerns about Flock surveillance cameras, arguing the expanding network could violate constitutional privacy rights. Legal/Justice: A Kansas City man, Alvarez O. McCullough, was sentenced to 11 years and three months for a fentanyl distribution conspiracy tied to firearms and drug trafficking. Crypto Fraud: Federal prosecutors charged a Vietnamese national, Trung Nguyen Van, with money laundering tied to alleged “pig butchering” crypto scams moving about $53.3 million. Local Business: The Dog Stop is opening in Kansas City in late October, bringing dog daycare, boarding, grooming and retail to the Midtown/Downtown area. Energy Costs: GasBuddy data shows Jackson County premium gas hit as low as $4.29 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19, with Missouri’s premium average at $4.79. Community & Culture: Jefferson City’s 25th annual Oktoberfest drew crowds to Old Munichburg with beer gardens, a kids’ corner and German-themed events.
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