State Government
Missouri Conservation Commission considering new paddlefishing regulationsAfter an open meeting on August 27, the Missouri Conservation Commission is considering proposed changes regarding the regulations of paddlefish snagging. Currently, the state does not define a code for… Read More
National
Biden decision to ban horses for border patrol draws backlash from Republicans(The Center Square) – Border patrol agents will be banned from using horses in Del Rio, Texas, the Biden administration announced Thursday, after viral photos showed agents on horseback capturing… Read More
Mizzou
Mizzou faces daunting road task in Boston CollegeBOSTON – Boston College stands out on Mizzou’s 2021 schedule. It is the farthest the Tigers have to travel for any game this season, the Tigers’ only matchup against a… Read More
National
Border Patrol: Despite Mayorkas’ claims, 60% of migrants being released into U.S. communities(The Center Square) – Despite claims made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the majority of those entering the U.S. illegally are not being deported by U.S. Immigration… Read More
National
President Biden proposes the monitoring of Americans’ bank accounts, Republicans vow to fight itD.C. – President Biden has sparked nationwide outrage for his recent tax proposal that plans to bolster perhaps America’s most hated governmental institution: the IRS. Biden’s proposal will force banks… Read More
State Government
Springfield Police Officer receives kidney from Independence Police Officer who was killed in line of duty last weekINDEPENDENCE, MO — The kidney of Independence Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, who was killed in the line of duty last week, has been donated to Springfield Police Officer Mark Priebe. Read More
National
Potential exodus of Navy SEALs brings backlash on vaccine mandate(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate sparked controversy among Americans, but one of the nation’s most elite fighting forces may be hit harder than other groups… Read More
State Government
Veterans memorial to be built at Seneca City HallSENECA, Mo. – The City of Seneca is building a veterans memorial on the southside of City Hall to honor veterans and current military service membersEight flag poles will line… Read More
State Government
Federal court weighs motion to lift two-year stay on Missouri’s eight-week abortion ban(The Center Square) – Two years before Texas legislators adopted a law banning abortion at six weeks, the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill criminalizing abortions at eight weeks. While… Read More
National
Abbott announces more funding for Operation Lone Star as hundreds of law enforcement officers descend on Del Rio(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the state will allocate an additional $100 million to enhance Operation Lone Star border security operations as a surge in… Read More
National
Global economic group raises concerns about U.S. inflation, economy(The Center Square) – A major international economic forecasting group has now lowered its optimism about a U.S. rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development… Read More
State Government
Accusations of Unethical Backroom Deals have Marred the KC Airport Concessions Bidding ProcessKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Aviation Department’s recommendation to award Vantage Airport Group the bid to run concessions at KCI’s new terminal has raised several questions about the deal’s… Read More
Mizzou
Key takeaways from Missouri’s blowout win over SEMOCOLUMBIA, Mo. – By halftime, Missouri led SEMO 38-0. The Tigers scored on all six of their first-half drives, while the Redhawks failed to make it past midfield and converted… Read More
State Government
Judge to rule on lawsuit seeking refund of St. Louis earnings taxes paid by remote workers during pandemic(The Center Square) – A St. Louis circuit court judge is deciding if taxpayers living outside the city and working remotely due to the pandemic can file a lawsuit to… Read More
State Government
Missouri school districts scrambling to feed students as vendors struggle with labor, product shortages(The Center Square) – Some school districts throughout Missouri are struggling to feed students as food vendors struggle with supply chain issues and labor shortages. Kohl Wholesale, a food supplier… Read More
State Government
Veteran and Branson native takes on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in 3,800 mile haulBRANSON, Mo. – Last Thursday, The Heartlander spoke with former Branson High School graduate Amanda Hoenes as she paddled her way down the Missouri River on a 3,800 mile adventure. Read More
National
Op-Ed: Labor unions three years after Janus“Take this job and shove it. I ain’t work-en here no more. You better not stand in my way, As I’m walk-en out the door. Take this job and shove… Read More
National
Republicans call on Biden to fix border crisis in Del Rio(The Center Square) – House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is urging President Joe Biden to deploy the National Guard to help Texas personnel to resolve a humanitarian crisis resulting… Read More
Mizzou
Can SEMO challenge Mizzou as an FCS opponent?After a competitive loss in an SEC opener against Kentucky, Mizzou football looks to get back on track against Southeast Missouri State. “New week, new opportunity with an in-state opponent… Read More
State Government
Missouri to host 200th year celebration and Bicentennial Inaugural Ball this Saturday at the CapitolJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – All Missourians are invited to the Capitol building this weekend for Missouri’s Bicentennial Inaugural Ball and other events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the 24th… Read More