Illegal Immigration
Rio Grande Valley border agents assaulted while apprehending tens of thousands a week(The Center Square) – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents continue to be assaulted by foreign nationals illegally entering the U.S.Despite this and other challenges, agents are apprehending tens of… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Two employees owe Springfield school district $300K in legal fees after ‘anti-racist’ training lawsuit is dismissed(The Center Square) – Two school administrators must pay Springfield Public Schools $312,869 in attorney fees after a First Amendment lawsuit against the district was dismissed. In January, U.S. District… Read More
Gender Identity, Opinion
The left continually chides others to watch what they say. But is its own belligerent rhetoric fueling left-wing violence?When 2008 presidential rival Hillary Clinton mocked Barack Obama’s supposedly meaningless eloquence, he shot back with a few inspirational quotes from history. “Just words?” he asked defiantly of each legendary… Read More
Crime, Kansas City
Worlds of Fun melee results in new chaperone policy for guests under 16 after 4 p.m.; wary law enforcement hopes it helpsWorlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City will require chaperones starting Saturday for guests under 16, after a wild melee a week prior involving 100-150 teens. The massive fight… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Inaugural Ozark Mountain Summer Celebration at Silver Dollar City begins June 3BRANSON, Mo. – Things will look different at Silver Dollar City this summer with the brand new Ozark Mountain Summer Celebration festival presented by Arvest. The event kicks off with… Read More
State Government
Truckers fear Illinois regulators will adopt California regulations(The Center Square) – Some are worried California trucking regulations may be adopted in Illinois.Don Schaefer, executive vice president of the Mid-West Truckers Association, told The Center Square that regulators… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Texas officers apprehend truckloads of single men trying to enter U.S. illegally(The Center Square) – Texas state troopers and local law enforcement officers continue to apprehend truckloads of single military age men attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. Law enforcement officers… Read More
Taxes
Lawmakers concerned about IRS heading into tax day(The Center Square) – Tax day is around the corner, but lawmakers are raising the alarm that the IRS may not be ready to process the litany of new rules… Read More
Elections, Kansas City
Kansas City Council candidate is supporting fellow campaigner despite his blatantly anti-religion tweetsA Kansas City Council candidate who’s written that “Religion is poison,” “If you have a religion, your brain is clearly not functioning” and “Death to Christmas” is nonetheless being embraced… Read More
Faith, Politics
Pastors engaging in politics: religious liberty isn’t a political issue, it’s spiritual(The Center Square) – A group of pastors who recently gathered in Washington, D.C. – and made national news for singing hymns in the U.S. Capitol rotunda – are part… Read More
Economy, Jobs
Labor quality is a barrier to filling jobs at Missouri small businesses, survey finds(The Center Square) – A new report shows labor quality is keeping Missouri’s small business owners from filling job openings. The information is from the National Federation of Independent… Read More
Education, Kansas
School board members can actually be hampered from doing their jobs by an entrenched education establishment. This new organization is here to helpImagine winning a school board seat in order to make a difference in education, only to find out the system doesn’t appear to want you to.That’s the position untold numbers… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri Workforce Diploma Program to help residents earn high school diploma online at no costA new program will help Missourians who didn’t finish high school earn their diploma online at zero cost. About 25% of adults over the age of 25 without a high… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Illegal entries at U.S. northern border continue to surge to record numbers(The Center Square) – Federal agents patrolling the U.S.-Canadian border in Vermont, upstate New York and New Hampshire continue to apprehend record numbers of foreign nationals illegally entering the U.S. Read More
Race
Feds create race, gender speech codes for scientists to direct report language(The Center Square) – The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a federal and science technology office, has made race and gender speech codes for its scientists a top priority.The… Read More
Taxes
Property taxes climb 3.6% across U.S. to $339.8 billion(The Center Square) – Property taxes levied on single-family homes in the United States increased 3.6% to $339.8 billion in 2022, according to a new report from a real estate… Read More
Congress
House Freedom Caucus bills would reduce deficit by $1 trillion over decade(The Center Square) – Members of the House Freedom Caucus introduced 500 bills to reduce non-discretionary spending to pre-COVID levels. The legislation focuses on establishing budgets that are representative of… Read More
Marijuana
Lucas’ summary for all Missouri politicians: ‘Thank y’all for the weed tax money’(The Center Square) – Democratic Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas provided a succinct summary for most of Missouri’s elected leaders after Tuesday’s elections. “Thank y’all for the weed tax money,”… Read More
Gender Identity
Democrats compare Kansas’ ban on males in female sports to crucifixion of Jesus ChristOne Kansas Democrat lawmaker told her Republican colleagues they were “full of s–t” after they voted Wednesday to ban males in female sports – and two other Democrats likened it… Read More
Missouri, Recreation
Missouri reminds residents to stay “Beary Aware” this spring amid population growth. Here’s how.The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding Missourians to be “Bear Aware” this spring as the hungry mammals are leaving their winter dens to search for food. Missouri is home… Read More