Art McDonnell

Blogs
May 5, 2010
Despite Objections, Court Rules Kirkwood Can Proceed With Shooting Memorial
Image sourceMichael MooreLast week Daily RFT told the story of Michael Moore, a local political activist who took the city of Kirkwood to court to protest what he considered the "unconstitutional" use of public funds to build a memorial for the six victims of Charles "Cookie" Thornton's shoot ... More >>
Blogs
April 27, 2010
Kirkwood Man Files Lawsuit to Halt Funding of Shooting Memorial
Image sourceMichael MooreBefore we get too far into this story, know that Michael Moore does not oppose the building of the Memorial Walkway in Kirkwood which commemorate the night in February 2008 when Charles Lee "Cookie" Thornton went ballistic and opened fire on a city council meeting, ki ... More >>
Blogs
March 18, 2010
Family of Charles "Cookie" Thornton Evicted From Home in Meacham Park
Thornton's mother was evicted today from the home she shared with her son in Meacham Park.Updated 4:23 p.m. The home of Charles Lee Thornton, a.k.a. "Cookie" Thornton, was seized today by creditors.Thornton made national headlines two years ago this past February, when he went on a rampage, shoot ... More >>
News
February 13, 2002
A Mayor Runs Through It
With the determination of a Missouri mule, Mayor Mike Swoboda drags a $40 million development into the heart of Kirkwood