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Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for Heartlander News based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Missouri Legislature
Bringing ‘sentencing certainty’ to Missouri: Gov. Kehoe signs sweeping juvenile crime bill

A new Missouri law will soon keep repeat juvenile offenders off the streets and allow police and prosecutors to share criminal history data to better track juvenile criminals. The… Read More

April 8, 2026
Missouri, Politics
‘I’m a big fan of his:’ Missouri governor is hopeful Sen. Eric Schmitt becomes next U.S. Attorney General

The governor of Missouri is voicing strong support for a fellow Republican to fill the nation’s top law enforcement vacancy following reports the lawmaker is on the short list… Read More

April 8, 2026
St. Louis
‘There’s never anybody walking around:’ New York broadcasters speak their minds about downtown St. Louis foot traffic

The firestorm is still blustering from remarks by New York Mets broadcasters Gary Cohen and Ron Darling about the lack of pedestrians in downtown St. Louis. The St. Louis Cardinals… Read More

April 7, 2026
Law Enforcement
Illinois investigator loses leg after complications from 2018 head-on crash, BackStoppers assisting

A former Pontoon Beach, Illinois police officer is receiving financial assistance after an on-duty injury led to losing part of his leg. The painful injury stemmed… Read More

April 2, 2026
Abortion, Illinois
‘A Beacon of Light’ shines brightly in Illinois, as pregnancy resource center reports 350% increase in clients, mothers

A pregnancy resource center in Maryville, Illinois is seeing a massive influx of women despite the challenging political landscape for pro-life organizations in the state. A… Read More

April 2, 2026