National
Missouri Republicans fight back against Biden IRS reporting mandateD.C. – Every Republican Congress member and both U.S. Senators from Missouri signed on in support of legislation last month that would prohibit the Department of Treasury from requiring financial… Read More
National
Supreme Court to consider major gun rights case this week(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme court will hear oral arguments in a major gun rights case this week that could have significant implications for Second Amendment rights nationwide. Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Unions fuel U.S. supply chain crisis“Union workers always go the extra mile to right the ship and correct our problems.” – Joe Biden There has been a massive backlog for months of cargo ships waiting… Read More
State Government
Monett Chamber of Commerce creates ‘Spark Tank’ competition to help entrepreneurial students achieve their goalsMONETT, Mo. – In a spinoff of ABC’s television show ‘Shark Tank’, Monett Chamber of Commerce started a similar contest this year called ‘Spark Tank’ that allows teenage entrepreneurs to… Read More
National
COVID mandates oust cops nationwide, police leaders warn of fallout(The Center Square) – COVID-19 vaccine mandates have sparked nationwide controversy and led to firings and resignations around the country. Police officers have been hit hard by the requirements, and… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s Schmitt, Nebraska’s Peterson join eight states in lawsuit against Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors(The Center Square) – Republican Attorneys General Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Doug Peterson of Nebraska are leading eight additional states in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and his… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: Harris family opens a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and dance studio in Kimberling CityKIMBERLING CITY, Mo. – Kimberling City has two new options for both children and adult activities in Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jaydie Leigh Dance, each of which opened on… Read More
Mizzou
Mizzou football looks for first SEC win at VanderbiltMizzou football comes off its bye week with a road game against the Vanderbilt Commodores, a matchup of the only SEC teams without a conference win. Vanderbilt has struggled in… Read More
State Government
Mount Vernon begins construction of the largest travel center in the nationMOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Wilmoth Companies is beginning the construction of the largest travel center in the nation with 70 acres of land ready to be developed. The establishment will… Read More
State Government
Parson issues executive order on federal vaccine mandate to protect an individual’s religious objection, medical restriction(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting Missouri's executive branch from compelling or penalizing anyone to comply with any federal mandates for… Read More
State Government
Students getting $218 million from $496 million in federal pandemic funds awarded to Missouri public universities(The Center Square) – Missouri’s public universities will receive $496 million in federal COVID-19 funds and distribute about 44% – $218 million – in financial aid to students by September 2022.The… Read More
State Government
KC Police Athletics League strengthens relationships with afterschool sports program for kidsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Athletics League (PAL) is one of 300 PAL organizations throughout the United States and is one of the most successful and active… Read More
National
Gas prices up $1.25 a gallon over past year, home heating fuel costs expected to skyrocket this winter(The Center Square) – U.S. gasoline prices reached a 7-year-high this week, with the national average of a regular gallon of gasoline rising to $3.399, up from $3.187 last month,… Read More
State Government
Sunken, award-winning WWII ship now visible in St. Louis due to low waterST. LOUIS, Mo. – Due to low water levels on the Mississippi River, a sunken World War II ship has been exposed for only the third time since it sank… Read More
National
AG Garland grilled over FBI directive to investigate outspoken parents(The Center Square) – U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland faced harsh criticism Wednesday after he defended a memo directing the FBI to monitor and investigate parents protesting COVID-19 mandates and critical… Read More
State Government
House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann sat down with The Heartlander to discuss his bid for State SenateST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann is running for Missouri’s 2nd State Senate District on a platform of promoting smaller government, lowering taxes and effective,… Read More
State Government
Federal shuttered-venue grants provide $270 million to Missouri entertainment, tourism(The Center Square) – Movie theaters, entertainment venues and museums throughout Missouri forced to close during the pandemic are receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency federal assistance.The … Read More
National
Polls: Biden and Congress hit new lows among voters(The Center Square) – New polling shows that both President Joe Biden and the 117th Congress have hit new lows in approval this year. The polling comes at a crucial… Read More
State Government
Construction on the Kansas City Zoo’s new aquarium is underwayKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Zoo has officially kicked off its Make Waves KC project to bring a new aquarium to the zoo. The $75 million project was… Read More
Mizzou
Injuries, transfers shrink Mizzou football roster ahead of Vanderbilt matchupMizzou football earned a massive win with the commitment of top-ranked wide receiver Luther Burden last Tuesday. “I got a good relationship with Coach Drink,” Burden said. “I… Read More