SUMMARY: As winter approaches in Springfield, experts share tips to save on heating costs and repairs. Joel Alexander from City Utilities advises checking for air leaks to keep warm air in and cold air out, enhancing comfort and reducing utility bills. Bryan Schroeder from Freedom Mechanical highlights the importance of regular maintenance, such as changing filters every 1-2 months to prevent system inefficiencies, which can increase bills. They recommend opening cabinet doors for warm air circulation and ensuring crawlspace vents are closed to prevent cold drafts. Utilities are preparing for potential weather impacts, ready to assist if needed.

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SUMMARY: A U.S. Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a pickup truck into a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 people and injuring dozens. Hours before the attack, he posted social media videos expressing allegiance to the Islamic State and a desire to commit violence. The FBI is investigating the incident as terrorism and suspects he did not act alone, having found explosives and firearms in his vehicle. Jabbar was killed by police after he exited the truck and opened fire. President Biden condemned the attack, calling it “despicable,” and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

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SUMMARY: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has stopped releasing names of individuals involved in traffic incidents due to safety concerns following scams where fraudsters impersonated state troopers. This change raises questions about public records as the Missouri Sunshine Act mandates that law enforcement records, including crash reports, are public. Legal experts note a Supreme Court ruling indicates names should remain accessible. Concerns from the Missouri Broadcasters Association and Missouri Press Association highlight potential violations of transparency laws and the implications for public safety. Additionally, a new fee structure for accessing reports may further limit public information access.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently stopped releasing the names of crash victims. In our Legal Lens, Brown & Crouppen attorney Andrea McNairy explains why the change was made and where those names are considered a matter of public record.

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