Josh Kezer freed

Joshua Kezer will become a free man this afternoon, 15 years after he went to prison for the murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless, who was found dead near Benton, Mo., in 1992.The news comes one day after a judge ruled that Kezer's conviction wasn't legitimate and gave prosecutors the option of starting the process of a new trial within 10 days. They opted not to.Click here to read more on the case, and check back later for reaction from Kezer on his new freedom after Bridget DiCosmo talks with Kezer in Jefferson City.For more on the Kezer case, visit our page devoted to the case.

Tragic accident in Alexander County

A vehicle-pedestrian accident early this morning in Alexander County, Ill., has left an elderly woman dead.Illinois State Police say Alexander County Sheriff David Barkett ran over his 87-year-old mother-in-law early this morning outside his home as he was responding to a police call. The incident is being called an accident.Click here for more details on this story.

New York fugitive found in Southeast Missouri

A New York fugitive was arrested Tuesday after he was found living in a shack in the woods in Carter County, Mo., police said. The man may have been living in the shack for two years.Click here for more on this story from the Daily American Republic newspaper in Poplar Bluff.

Later today and Thursday on seMissourian.com

Check back later today for more from Jefferson City on the freeing of Joshua Kezer and a report from the Scott City school board meeting tonight, where we've heard some parents will be asking the school board to address bullying concerns.Come back Thursday for more on these stories and a look at AmerenUE's request for another rate hike.

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