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Stuart McMillian

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

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… 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 from a… 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 Beacon of… Read More

April 2, 2026
Drugs, Missouri
‘We don’t need another lethal substance:’ Missouri sues kratom giant to stop sales of ‘deadly’ synthetic opioid

Missouri is suing a Kansas City-based kratom company, claiming it's peddling a "deadly" synthetic opioid to unsuspecting consumers.Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the lawsuit Tuesday against companies… Read More

April 1, 2026
AI, China
Missouri rep files bill preventing China from acquiring American tech

A Missouri congresswoman wants to keep sensitive American technology out of the hands of foreign adversaries such as China. U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner introduced legislation Tuesday called the… Read More

March 31, 2026