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Scott County election Q&A: Seven set sights on second district commissioner seat (7/27/24)By Leonna Heuring~Standard DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Seven candidates — six on the Republican ballot and one on the Democratic ballot — are competing for the position of the Scott County Second District Commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary election. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose one of the following six candidates: Chase Asmus, Joshua Glastetter, Robert “Bob” Graviett, Robert Hinkebein, Steve Minner and Randy W. Senciboy...
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Applicant briefings for local nonprofits, governments set for Monday in Sikeston (7/26/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Following the federal disaster declaration for multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri May 19-27, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, or SEMA, will conduct applicant briefings July 29 in Sikeston and July 30 in Poplar Bluff for local governments and nonprofit agencies applying for Public Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA...
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Cowboy Up! Festival, parade will kick off rodeo week (7/26/24)By Gina Curtis~Standard DemocratSIKESTON — The Cowboy Up! Festival and Rodeo Parade is one way for families to kick off the 72nd Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 inside the Sikeston Depot Museum, located at 116 West Malone Ave. in Historic Downtown Sikeston, as well as in the Depot parking lot and Legion Park...
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SUMMER SPLASH (7/26/24)Gina Curtis/Standard DemocratBryson Wotipka enjoys a warm afternoon Thursday, July 25, 2024, while jumping off the diving board into the swimming pool at the Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston. Showers and thunderstorms with highs in the lower 80s are forecast this weekend, but swimming weather is expected to return as highs will climb into the 90s starting Tuesday or Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky...
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Bollinger County search related to missing Gina Dawn Brooks (7/26/24)Standard DemocratLaw enforcement officials recently searched a rural Bollinger County property in connection with the case of a Fredericktown, Missouri, girl who disappeared in 1989. The search relates to the August 1989 disappearance of Gina Dawn Brooks, who went missing in Fredericktown...
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Scott County election Q&A: Five vying for Scott County First District Commissioner (7/26/24)By Leonna Heuring~Standard DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Scott County voters have several candidates to choose from in the race for the First District Commissioner in the Aug. 6 Primary Election. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between five candidates: David F. Hough, John Klueppel, Jim Simmons Sr., Will Watson and Michael Williams. There are no Democratic candidates. Terry Cole currently serves as the First District Commissioner, and he chose not to seek re-election...
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Funeral home director reunites father, son after grave sunk into the ground (7/25/24)By Gina Curtis~Standard DemocratCHARLESTON, Mo. — When a Wyatt, Missouri, man died in a car crash near Charleston last month, his family wanted to bury his remains with their father. The only problem was the funeral home director had trouble finding the father’s gravesite which had sunk into the ground at a Mississippi County cemetery...
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Federal government approves major disaster declaration in response to severe weather (7/25/24)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson announced on Monday, July 22 the federal government has approved his request for a major disaster declaration in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19-27. The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, NewMadrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties. ...
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Hayti woman charged with child’s murder (7/25/24)Special to the State GazetteDYERSBURG, Tenn. — A 20-year-old Hayti, Missouri, woman was charged Tuesday, July 23 in the 2023 death of a 14-month-old child, according to a Dyersburg Police Department report. Karmella Robinson will be arraigned on the charge in Dyersburg Municipal Court at 9 a.m. Friday morning, said DPD Detective Chuck Barrineau. He was recently reassigned to the case...
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Election Q&A: Caudle challenging Branam for Scott County coroner (7/24/24)By Leonna Heuring~Standard DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Several local races in Scott County are contested in the upcoming Aug. 6 Primary Election. Among those is the race for coroner. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between incumbent Scott Branam and challenger John Cody Caudle. There are no Democratic candidates...
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Q&A: Two seek New Madrid County sheriff post on GOP ballot (7/24/24)By Jill Bock~Standard DemocratNEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County residents choosing a Republican ballot when they go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 6, will select the next sheriff of New Madrid County. Running in the only contested countywide race are Chris Hensley and Joey Higgerson. No Democrats are seeking the office...
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Ready for retirement (7/24/24)New Madrid County Library Director Susan Newman celebrated her upcoming retirement with a party on June 21. Joining her for the event were current and former staff members, board members and friends. Newman has served as director for 15 years and her last official day will be July 31...
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Music for the Mind: Festival honors late Sikeston resident (7/23/24)By Gina Curtis~Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Plans are underway for next month’s Music for the Mind music and camping festival at The Camp at Lake Wappapello in honor of late Sikeston resident Josh Monroe. Monroe’s widow, Stephanie Monroe, explained how the festival, which is a nonprofit organization, originated...
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New recovery community center opens in Sikeston (7/23/24)By Gina Curtis~Standard DemocratSIKESTON — A new recovery community center in Sikeston called “We Do Recover Community Center” has opened as part of the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change. Ryan Essex, chief operating officer of the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change, a behavioral health organization, said Gibson has been serving in Southeast Missouri for about 45 years and in Sikeston for 30 years. ...
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City of Sikeston accepting boards and commission applications (7/23/24)SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston is in the process of preparing for its annual boards and commissions appointments. “Serving on a board or commission is an important way to make a positive difference and get involved in city government,” said Sikeston City Clerk Rhonda Council. “… We currently have 27 positions available on 13 different boards. Some terms are up for reappointment and others have expiring terms.”...
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Moran honored with Lieutenant Governor Senior Service Award (7/23/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston resident and veteran Blair Moran recently received the 2024 Lieutenant Governor Senior Service Award. “It was an honor to surprise my friend, Blair Moran, with a 2024 Lieutenant Governor Senior Service Award during The American Legion Department of Missouri Annual Convention over the weekend in St. Louis,” said Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe...
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Mayor proclaims July 23 as 45th anniversary for Altrusa International of Sikeston (7/23/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow recently proclaimed Tuesday, July 23 to be the 45th Anniversary of Altrusa International of Sikeston Inc. Present for the proclamation signing were, from left: Sondra Meadows, Wende Pruden, Rosanne Scherer, Turnbow, Melissa Eakins, Teresa Wright and Jennifer Stratman. ...
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Charleston community honors Flag Day with flag retirement ceremony (7/23/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — On Friday, June 14, in honor of Flag Day, members of the Charleston Community came together for a flag retirement Ceremony. The event, held around a newly completed flag retirement pit, saw the respectful and honorable destruction of over 100 old and tattered American flags...
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University of Mississippi celebrates May graduates (7/23/24)UNIVERSITY, Miss.— More than 3,100 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2024. Carson Cooper, of New Madrid, Missouri, is one of the graduates. Cooper, who majored in Psychology, received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts. Isabelle McGill of Sikeston, Missouri, is one of the graduates. McGill, who majored in Political Science, received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts...
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Feeding the community (7/23/24)Dennis Marshall/Standard DemocratSikeston Dads BBQ smoked chicken leg quarters Friday, July 19 at the parking lot of Carnell’s Collision in Sikeston. The group handed out “gourmet smoked’”leg quarters for free from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food Giant Corporate supplied the chicken to feed the community...
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Multiple agencies respond to rural Scott County fire (7/23/24)Scott County Rural Fire Protection District/FacebookOn the evening hours of July 18, the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire on County Road 518, according to Lt. Austin Novak. First arriving-companies found heavy fire involvement to a large shop structure known as the Lentz Auction building, immediately upgrading the incident to a second alarm, he said. ...
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President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after debate inflamed age concerns (7/21/24)By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE~Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election...
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Anti-litter campaign forms in Sikeston (7/19/24)By Gina Curtis Standard DemocratSIKESTON — In a bold move to keep Sikeston clean, a new group is asking citizens not to be litterbugs and has launched a new anti-litter campaign. Kathy McClellan, who is with the anti-litter campaign, spoke about her journey and why she believed it’s necessary to begin the campaign...
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Back-to-school preparations (7/19/24)Gina Curtis/ Standard DemocratTeacher’s aide and art teacher Rita Kelly sets up the school’s library room Thursday, July 18 at The Christian Academy in Sikeston. She and fellow staff members are preparing for school to start back on Aug. 22.
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Scott County Republicans attend RNC, share thoughts (7/19/24)By Gina Curtis Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston Republicans Carrie Yanson and Leechia Wilder from the Bootheel Conservative Republicans represented Scott County during this week’s Republican National Convention, or RNC, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to Yanson and Wilder, who were visiting the RNC for the first time, there were plenty of exciting moments this week. This year’s convention took place July 15-18 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee...
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Nabors marks 28 years of pastoral service (7/19/24)SIKESTON — Cornerstone Baptist Church, 127 Trotter St., in Sikeston on Sunday, July 21 will celebrate 28 years of pastoral service by Pastor L.J. and First Lady Mayola Nabors. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Louise White, pastor of New Hope Ministries, as the guest speaker...
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KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Aug. 6 ballot issues explained (7/19/24)By ALLISON KITE Missouri IndependentKansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. ...
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Lung cancer innovative treatment reaches milestone at Saint Francis (7/19/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The 100th procedure with the Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic-assisted system for advanced lung care was conducted in July at Saint Francis Medical Center. The Intuitive Ion endoluminal system is designed to address a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung...
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Akridge receives MWA’s new member award (7/19/24)Akridge receives MWA’s new member award DUDLEY, Mo. —Michelle Akridge of Dudley, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was New Member Leader in the Missouri East Region for the month of June. Akridge joined Modern Woodmen in September 2023. ...
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Reinbott retires after 40 years with Scott County UM Extension office (7/19/24)BENTON, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension in Scott County announced that after 40 years of service, David Reinbott, who has served as the specialist in agricultural business, retired on June 4. Reinbott was one of two specialists in ag business who served the Southeast Missouri region, where he covered nine counties. ...
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Trump urges unity after assassination attempt in RNC finale (7/19/24)By STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and JILL COLVIN Associated PressMILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration...
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Sikeston mayor gives update on city’s tornado recovery (7/19/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow provided an update on the city’s recovery from the May 26 EF3 tornado during the Sikeston Regional Chamber luncheon Thursday, July 18 at the Clinton Building. During the update, Turnbrow addressed curbside debris pickup; yard waste disposal site (compost site) operations; Federal Emeregency Managaement Agency, or FEMA, disaster declaration; and ongoing assessment of the city’s needs and next steps...
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Mississippi County Health Department to mark 75 years (7/18/24)By Gina Curtis Standard DemocratCHARLESTON, Mo. — The Mississippi County Health Department will celebrate its 75th anniversary with other local organizations later this month. Barbara Chimienti, a member of the event’s committee, said the celebration will be free and run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25 during a health and community fair at the health department, 1200 E. Marshall St., in Charleston...
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MoDOT hosts public meeting, explains roundabout project in rural Sikeston (7/18/24)By Gina Curtis~Standard DemocratSIKESTON — In the near future, a new roundabout will be built to improve safety at an intersection in Sikeston. The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting on Tuesday, July 16, and the project involves building a roundabout at Route BB and Route Y (West Salcedo Road) intersection. Route BB is under stop control at the intersection, while Route Y traffic flows freely...
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U.S. Postal Service struggles with errors and backlogs amid staffing shortages (7/18/24)By J.C. Reeves~Southeast MissourianUnderstaffing, sorting issues and increased volume of packages are among several causes of the ongoing mail delivery problems in the Cape Girardeau area. Three mail carrier positions need to be filled and there is still too much mail for currently employed carriers to handle. Recently added routes have resulted in sorting issues requiring manual sorting, which contributes to delays. Carriers often work long days and must cover multiple routes on top of additional packages that must be delivered...
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Cape Girardeau Gun Violence Task Force members announced (7/18/24)By Nathan Gladden Southeast MissourianCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Members of the City of Cape Girardeau’s newly formed Gun Violence Task Force will gather for the first time next week. The task force has sent out its first agenda and will have its planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at City Hall...
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Construction continues (7/17/24)Workers with Kiefner Brothers Inc. and Fronabarger Concrete continue construction on the SEMO Health Network building in New Madrid. Work is to be completed by the end of August with a planned opening in September.
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Snackers sing praises of Leann’s Rinds (7/17/24)By Jill Bock~Standard DemocratNEW MADRID, Mo. — It’s the snack crunch heard around the world. In Canada they are oreilles de crisse while the British enjoy pork scratchings. In Mexico they are known as chicharrones and the Chinese munch on zhizha. In the USA, they are pork rinds...
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Local political party members reflect on Trump shooting (7/16/24)By Gina Curtis Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, July 13, members of Scott County’s Democratic and Republican headquarters have both taken time to reflect. Carrie Yanson of Sikeston, a volunteer at Scott County’s Republican Headquarters, shared her thoughts and commitments regarding the attempted assassination on Trump...
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Sikeston Walmart greeter pens book about people he’s met on the job (7/16/24)By Gina Curtis Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Garry Warner, a Walmart greeter from Sikeston, discovered a passion for writing in recent years, which has led to the publication of his first book, “Musings of a Walmart Greeter.” Warner said the book is currently in the final stages of editing and will be released sometime in October through Acclaim Press...
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Monday afternoon crash in Sikeston (7/16/24)By Gina Curtis Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Just after 2 p.m. Monday, July 15, officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to South Main and Stalcup streets for a motor-vehicle accident, according to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer with Sikeston DPS. First-arriving officers observed one vehicle had struck the traffic light pole, and the other vehicle had come to a stop in the Hardee’s parking lot. ...
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Trump’s escape from disaster by mere inches reveals a tiny margin with seismic impact (7/16/24)By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jarring, chaotic and sudden, the bullet whizzed toward the stage where former President Donald Trump stood behind a podium speaking. In its wake: the potential for a horrifying and tragic chapter in American history...
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New Madrid man killed, Hayti woman injured in motorcycle crash (7/15/24)Standard DemocratRISCO, Mo. — A New Madrid, Missouri, man was killed and a Hayti, Missouri, woman seriously injured in a single-motorcycle crash late Saturday, July 13 in New Madrid County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 9 p.m. on US 62, four miles east of Risco, as the eastbound motorcycle operated by Calvin D. ...
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Poplar Bluff man faces charges after allegedly trying to break into vehicles in Miner (7/15/24)Standard DemocratMINER, Mo. — A Poplar Bluff, Missouri, man faces drug-related and vehicle tampering charges following an incident early Saturday, July 13 in Miner. At 8:42 a.m. Saturday the Miner Police Department received a report of a subject attempting to break into vehicles in the Burger King parking lot, according to a post made by Miner Police Department via its social media.The on-duty officer responded and located the suspect in the parking lot of Drury Inn...
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Biden asks the nation for unity, promises security review after Trump shooting (7/15/24)By ARIANA FIGUEROA States NewsroomWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Sunday called for unity and pledged an independent review following the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday where former President Donald J. Trump was shot and injured. “An assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation,” Biden said in remarks from the White House, adding that “there is no place in America for this kind of violence or any violence for that matter.”...
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Trump is injured but 'fine' after assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman dead (7/14/24)By JULIE CARR SMYTH, JILL COLVIN, COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE~Associated PressBUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the heels of an apparent attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him injured but "fine" and the gunman and a rally-goer dead...
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Global leaders condemn assassination attempt targeting former US President Donald Trump (7/14/24)By The Associated PressGlobal leaders expressed concern Sunday over an apparent assassination attempt targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania that left one attendee dead and critically injured two others. Trump's campaign said the presumptive Republican nominee was doing "fine" after being whisked off the stage though the shooting pierced the upper part of his right ear...
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What's known about the 20-year-old suspect in assassination attempt of Donald Trump (7/14/24)By MICHAEL BIESECKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER~Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The man identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was a 20-year-old from a Pittsburg suburb not far from the campaign rally where one attendee was killed. Authorities say Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, opened fire at the rally before being killed by Secret Service on Saturday, days before Trump was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time...
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Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say (7/13/24)By JULIE CARR SMYTH, JILL COLVIN, COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE~Associated PressBUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance...
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Trump is fine after shooting at rally, campaign says; Prosecutor says gunman and 1 attendee are dead (7/13/24)By JILL COLVIN, JULIE CARR SMYTH, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE~Associated PressBUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead. "President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. "He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow."...