National, Uncategorized
Fundraising efforts come together to save the historic ‘swinging’ Grand Auglaize Bridge in Brumley, MissouriBRUMLEY, Mo. – The historic 90-year-old ‘swinging’ Grand Auglaize Bridge is in danger of permanently closing after a lack of maintenance funding led to a ‘poor’ condition rating in 2018. … Read More
National
Congress faces government shutdown this weekend(The Center Square) – Lawmakers face a tight deadline this week to pass a spending measure or face a government shutdown Friday at midnight.Republicans and Democrats are engaged in negotiations… Read More
National, State Government
New Dinosaur species discovered in Bollinger County, MissouriBOLLINGER COUNTY, MO — A group of scientists discovered a new dinosaur species earlier this week in southern Missouri, and many researchers believe it will lead to a hotbed of… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Branson’s Christmas Coalition gears up with bigger plans for this year’s Ozark Mountain ChristmasBRANSON, Mo. – The Branson Christmas Coalition is a non-profit organization annually dedicated to enhancing the Ozark Mountain Christmas season in Branson – and 2021 is no different. The 2021… Read More
State Government
State Sen. Rick Brattin joins crowded GOP field vying for Missouri’s 4th Congressional SeatState Sen. Rick Brattin announced his bid for Missouri’s open 4th congressional seat last month, joining a growing list of Republican contenders vying to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler as she… Read More
National
New York college basketball coach loses job over vaccine mandate, accepts position in Florida(The Center Square) – After refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a college advisor and basketball coach was fired by his fulltime New York employer and accepted a… Read More
Mizzou
Four Tigers transfer after 34-17 loss to Arkansas ends regular seasonFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Missouri football’s regular season came to a close on Friday with a 34-17 loss to (24) Arkansas. The Tigers kept things close in the first half, trailing… Read More
State Government
Parson postpones trip to Israel due to country’s COVID restrictions(The Center Square) – After Israel stopped allowing entry to foreign travelers on Sunday due to the new COVID-19 variant, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Monday postponed his trip… Read More
National
Biden addresses Omicron strain: No ‘additional measures’(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden spoke from the White House Monday to address concerns over Omicron, a new strain of the coronavirus that shook the stock market Friday… Read More
National
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey resigns(The Center Square) – Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey is resigning as CEO, effective immediately, according to a statement he released Monday. He said Parag Agrawal, chief technology officer,… Read More
National
Federal taxpayers pay millions to fund critical race theory program that trains students to promote CRT‘This directly exposes the claims that CRT is not used in K-12 schools as false,’ Heritage Foundation education expert says (The Center Square) – Federal grant records show the U.S. Read More
State Government
After $276.5 million in legal fees, St. Louis city, county get $513 million from NFL settlement(The Center Square) – On the night before Christmas, more than $513 million will appear in a joint account of the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and the… Read More
State Government
Missouri judge stops state, local agencies from issuing pandemic public health orders(The Center Square) – A judge Tuesday ruled local health departments cannot issue orders, close businesses, quarantine students, and stated parts of Missouri’s Code of State Regulations pertaining to the… Read More
State Government
Judge issues preliminary injunction halting Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal healthcare workersST. LOUIS, Mo. – A judge issued a preliminary injunction on Monday halting the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal healthcare workers following a lawsuit from Missouri Attorney General… Read More
State Government
An in-depth look at KCPD’s several community engagement programsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Department has recently become known for its extensive community engagement programs and Chief Rick Smith’s dedication to strengthening the relationship with officers… Read More
Mizzou
Tigers knock off Florida in OT, clinch bowl game eligibilityMissouri head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz said there wasn’t any doubt to go for the win in overtime against Florida. “It’s a strategic decision. If you have offense the second… Read More
State Government
VFW in Washington, MO takes initiative to give back to veterans during the holiday seasonWASHINGTON, Mo. – VFW Post 2661 out of Washington, Missouri gives back to U.S. soldiers every holiday season by sending them care packages. After not being able to send the… Read More
State Government
Multiple sources refute the KC Star’s report that KC police chief is being forced outKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Star reported on Tuesday that Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith was being forced out of his position after a recent manslaughter… Read More
National
Biden releases oil reserves to address rising gas prices(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden announced Tuesday his administration will release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help address skyrocketing energy costs. The… Read More
National
Thanksgiving dinner, travel, Black Friday shopping more expensive as inflation continues to rise(The Center Square) – As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving this year, traveling and cooking a family dinner will be significantly more expensive.Inflation has increased by more than 6.2% this year,… Read More