National
After KC police say they shot armed suspect Leonna Hale, false and inflammatory narratives spreadKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a woman fleeing arrest was shot by Kansas City police for allegedly pointing a loaded gun at officers, an online frenzy peddling false narratives reminiscent… Read More
National
Yellen to testify on Biden budget after admitting she was wrong on inflation(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will testify before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, just days after she admitted she was wrong about inflation earlier in President… Read More
National
Average Illinois gas prices nearly a dollar more than Missouri(The Center Square) – Gas prices continue to climb and likely won’t retreat anytime soon. The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in Illinois is about $5.40,… Read More
National
Poll: Majority of teens prefer in-person learning over virtual or hybrid school(The Center Square) – Most teens prefer in-person learning over virtual or hybrid learning, a new poll from the Pew Research Center found. The poll found that 65% of surveyed… Read More
National
Majority of CEOs say economy will get worse(The Center Square) – A new survey of business leaders reports the majority are predicting an economic recession in the U.S. The Conference Board, a group for businesses focused… Read More
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As food prices soar with no end in sight, Americans change habits(The Center Square) – Americans are changing their shopping habits because of soaring food prices. And disruptions in the international farming community have some worried about the food supply heading… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Tiger Park in Hollister to receive large upgrades – including for this surging new sportHOLLISTER, Mo. – The city of Hollister is revamping Tiger Park with several additions, including much more parking and four long-awaited new pickleball courts. The city will begin the first… Read More
State Government
New law expands career and technical education in Illinois schools(The Center Square) – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is applauding a new law that allows students to be introduced to technical education at an earlier age. The law expands… Read More
National
Gas prices hit new record highs to kick off week(The Center Square) – Gas prices hit another new record to kick off the week Monday, continuing a steady stream of record-breaking days. According to AAA, the national average price… Read More
State Government
Missouri launches $500,000 program to help first responders deal with trauma(The Center Square) – Missouri is launching a $500,000 program to assist first responders in coping with stress or trauma related to their duties. During the final week of… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Ozarks Food Harvest awards $1 million in grants after research shows needSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Citizens in southwest Missouri will be receiving more food assistance thanks to $1 million in grants awarded by Ozarks Food Harvest this week. Ozarks Food Harvest is… Read More
National
Gas prices spike every day this week, hit another record high Friday(The Center Square) – Gas prices increased another 5 cents over night to reach yet another record high, marking another week where costs rose every day as economists worry about… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Camdenton spice shop partners with high school to employ those with disabilitiesCAMDENTON, Mo. – A spice shop in Camdenton is giving people with disabilities a chance to earn income and get real-world work experience – an opportunity many of them have… Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done, critics… Read More
State Government
Possible school election bribery case not big enough for a local Kansas prosecutor. Will the attorney general step in?A local prosecutor won’t touch the case, but the Kansas Attorney General’s office may investigate whether a school superintendent attempted to bribe district employees into voting for a recent… Read More
National
Debate over arming teachers resurfaces after shootings(The Center Square) – The tragic and deadly shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, have renewed the debate over gun control measures, but another policy idea also has… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Series of earthquakes shakes southeast MissouriNEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. – A series of five earthquakes shook the Missouri-Tennessee border Monday night into Tuesday over the course of nine hours, peaking at a magnitude of 3.1.The… Read More
National
Gas prices jump in leaps and bounds, setting another new record(The Center Square) – Gas prices spiked 10 cents in just two days this week, setting new records almost daily.The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline jumped… Read More
National, State Government
Three current or former STL Aldermen, including the board president, federally indicted on bribery chargesST. LOUIS, Mo. – Three current or former members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, including the board’s president, were federally indicted Thursday for allegedly awarding a local businessman… Read More
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Missouri university blames pandemic isolation for failing grades, mental health issues(The Center Square) – An outreach program helped college students recover from failing midterm grades, and accompanying research confirmed that pandemic-caused isolation contributed to their learning problems. An… Read More