National
Clinton teenager becomes first KC-area adolescent to receive revolutionary heart surgeryCLINTON, Mo. – A Missouri teenager is the first KC-area adolescent to undergo a revolutionary heart procedure that many doctors believe could replace open-heart surgery. Mason Munsch, 15, from Clinton,… Read More
National
Republicans launch investigation into Biden’s repeal of Title 42 COVID border rule(The Center Square) – Republicans on the House Oversight Committee launched an inquiry into the Biden administration’s decision to lift an immigration rule that has helped slow the rapid rise… Read More
National
Biden expected to push back student loan repayment to September(The Center Square) – The Biden administration is expected to extend the student loan repayment freeze, which was scheduled to end May 1. The new pause on repayment will likely… Read More
National
State treasurers to Biden: Prioritize U.S. energy production(The Center Square) – Treasurers and other financial officers from 22 states on Tuesday warned President Joe Biden about the need for U.S. energy independence as gas prices remain near… Read More
State Government
Three months to voter registration deadline for Missouri’s primaryThe voter registration deadline for Missouri’s 2022 primary election is three months away. Those who wish to vote in-person must be registered by July 6. Registration is possible online, in-person,… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s 2022 legislative elections will be the first using new district mapsMissouri completed its legislative redistricting on March 15, setting in place district maps that will be in effect for the Nov. 8 elections. Missouri was the 43rd state to complete… Read More
State Government
Jeff Farnan enters Republican Primary to replace Rep. Allen AndrewsCattle farmer Jeff Farnan has joined the crowded Republican primary to become the next state representative of Northwest Missouri’s 1st District. This seat is currently held by Rep. Allen Andrews,… Read More
State Government
Non-profit asks for public’s help in gifting stuffed animals to kids in Missouri dealing with traumaHOLLISTER, Mo. – The Junior Auxiliary of Taney County is asking for the public’s help to continue its mission of giving stuffed animals to kids who have suffered traumatic experiences. Read More
National
Kansas Jayhawks stage epic comeback to win Men’s NCAA National TitleNEW ORLEANS, La. – The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team was crowned national champion Monday night, after defeating North Carolina 72-69. After a tournament filled with many upsets – Kansas… Read More
National
Feds: Retail food prices to increase by an additional 5%(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects U.S. food prices to increase by at least another 5% on average this year as the majority of Americans surveyed… Read More
National
Parents upset with Disney’s leftward lurch have a wholesome alternative in Missouri’s Silver Dollar City amusement parkWith Disney’s odd opposition to parental rights in Florida – and a company executive’s pledge to include “many, many” characters of various sexual categories in its productions from now on –… Read More
State Government
School board elections taking place across nine Missouri school districts in April 2022A total of 18 school board seats across nine Missouri school districts covered by Ballotpedia are up for nonpartisan general election on April 5, 2022, one of which is up for… Read More
National
Border Patrol: Biden policy will increase already ‘high levels’ of Illegal immigration(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s latest immigration policy change has taken heavy fire from a range of critics, but now even his own administration is raising concerns. The… Read More
State Government
$5.5 million program clears backlog of untested sexual assault kits in Missouri(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today the completion of a $5.5 million program clearing a backlog of 3,298 untested, reported sexual assault kits… Read More
National, State Government
‘LaunchCode’ program helps the incarcerated find employment in tech industryST. LOUIS, Mo. – A St. Louis nonprofit is collaborating with the Missouri Department of Corrections to help those with criminal convictions get back on their feet by offering free… Read More
State Government
Missouri voters in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City to decide ballot measures on April 5Voters will decide two ballot measures in St. Louis, three ballot measures in Kansas City, and one ballot measure in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 5. St. Louis: St. Louis… Read More
National, State Government
Even in beet-red Missouri, university professors overwhelmingly support Democrat candidates and causes. Why?University of Missouri students couldn’t get a more Democrat-leaning group of faculty and administrators if they were being schooled directly by the Democratic National Committee.That’s not an exaggeration, according to… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Biden denies his policies caused high gas prices“By reversing Trump’s energy policies we’ll reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.” – Joe Biden A few weeks ago, President Joe Biden announced he was banning oil imports from Russia… Read More
National
Republican-led states sue Biden administration over repeal of Title 42 border rule(The Center Square) – Three Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in an attempt to prevent it from lifting a rule that allows illegal immigrants at… Read More
National
Abbott blasts Biden administration’s latest immigration policy, saying it endangers Americans(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted President Joe Biden Friday for making what he called another “reckless” immigration policy decision to terminate the public health rule known… Read More