Bonnie Gooch, a 78-year-old woman with two past bank robbery convictions, is facing a new felony charge after allegedly handing a teller a note demanding "13,000 small bills" during a recent Missouri heist. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in prison. The case is still under investigation and no further information has been released.
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At least five people were killed and several communities were left in ruins after a devastating tornado tore through Bollinger County, Missouri. First responders rushed to the scene to search for injured people and Governor Mike Parson visited to survey the damage. The National Weather Service is still assessing the damage and local officials are urging residents to stay safe.
On April 4, a tornado struck the rural area of Bryant, Illinois, leaving multiple people dead and injured. Missouri Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency in response to the destruction, which included uprooted trees, flipped vehicles, and debris from damaged homes. A search and rescue operation is currently underway to assess the extent of the damage and ensure the safety of residents.
This article discusses the aftermath of a major storm system that swept through the Midwest and South on Friday and Saturday morning, resulting in 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. Arkansas suffered the most casualties, with four people killed in Wynne, and one in North Little Rock. Other states affected include Indiana, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The National Weather Service issued more than 50 preliminary tornado reports, and local officials are urging residents to remain vigilant.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a rare "high risk" Level 5 out of 5 alert for parts of the Midwest and Mid-South, impacting nearly 3 million people. Severe weather in the form of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and several tornadoes are expected, with hail reaching up to apple size and wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph. People in the affected areas should take the necessary precautions and stay alert for further updates.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced an emergency regulation to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors, requiring an 18-month waiting period, 15 hour-long therapy sessions, and treatment of any mental illnesses before care can be provided. The regulation is in response to the GOP-led Senate's struggle to pass a law banning gender-affirming care for minors and has been met with mixed reactions from the public. It remains to be seen how this regulation will affect access to gender-affirming care in Missouri.
Princeton Tigers made history on Saturday, becoming the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history. Led by senior guard Ryan Langborg with 22 points and six rebounds, and sophomore guard Blake Peters with 17 points, the Tigers beat No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63, the largest margin victory in tournament history for a 15 seed. This marks the first time in 56 years that Princeton has reached the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals.
The New York Yankees are mourning the loss of former player Joe Pepitone, who passed away at the age of 82. He was a three-time All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman who played for the Yankees from 1962 to 1969 and was beloved by generations of fans for his flamboyant personality and on-field contributions. Pepitone was born in Brooklyn and was part of the Yankees team that won the World Series in 1962, his rookie season. The Yankees organization sends their condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.