National
Biden unveils vaccine mandate to affect 100 million Americans, critics push back(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden announced sweeping new COVID-19 vaccine mandates that will force millions of unvaccinated Americans to receive the vaccine, undergo weekly testing or lose their… Read More
State Government
Voluntary participation questioned as Missouri law creates local government spending database(The Center Square) – It’s hard to find opposition to a measure that would require governments to provide more financial transparency.Legislation creating a database to track every penny spent by… Read More
State Government
New farmers’ market in Springfield offers much more than just food and produceSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A new breed of farmers’ market has hit the scene in Springfield. However, vendors aren’t required to be farmers, offer produce or even sell food. Metro Eats… Read More
National
As Biden’s poll numbers drop, lawmakers call for hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal(The Center Square) – After the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan left dozens of casualties, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want answers on what went wrong. The… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri National Guard travels to Louisiana to assist in disaster reliefJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri National Guard joined roughly 8,000 other soldiers in Louisiana last week to assist with Hurricane Ida aid and recovery efforts across the… Read More
State Government
$36.7 million in pandemic relief funding bolsters 150 Missouri meat, poultry processing businesses(The Center Square) – As COVID-19 outbreaks shut down large beef and poultry processing plants at the beginning of the pandemic, beef and poultry farmers looked for alternatives to sell… Read More
State Government
Ag industry is Kansas’s largest economic driver(The Center Square) – At the sixth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth, industry leaders will be updated about different sectors of Kansas agriculture and discuss growth outcomes. Scarlett… Read More
Mizzou
What we learned from Mizzou’s 34-24 win over Central MichiganIt wasn’t domination. Mizzou didn’t even cover the -13.5 spread that betting services gave to the Tigers ahead of their matchup with the Central Michigan Chippewas. But, Eliah Drinkwitz and… Read More
National, State Government
Notable student exchange program sends Carthage student to Germany for a year’s studyCARTHAGE, Mo. – 17-year-old Carthage senior Emma Evans was recently selected to receive the distinguished Congress–Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship (CBYX). In order to strengthen bonds between the United States and… Read More
State Government
KU Student Body President shares “Death to America” post, doubles down and repeatedly defends itLAWRENCE, KS – University of Kansas Student Body President Niya D. McAdoo has come under fire recently for sharing a tweet that said, “Happy Friday everyone. Death to America,”… Read More
National
End of federal unemployment raises questions about fraud, joblessness(The Center Square) – Federal unemployment benefits ended over the holiday weekend, raising questions about how the payments’ expiration will affect the job market and whether Congress will renew the… Read More
National
Economy created only a third of expected jobs in August(The Center Square) – A new federal jobs report released Friday showed that job creation for the month of August fell far short of expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More
State Government
Ameren and Google partner up to give Nest units to local residentsMid-Missouri residents are now eligible to apply for a free Google Nest Learning Thermostat (retail $129) through Ameren and Google’s newest partnership. Google Nest is a ‘smart’ thermostat that learns… Read More
State Government
Health care, technology sectors dominate Missouri’s current, projected labor market(The Center Square) – As the nation’s workforce celebrates Labor Day, a new Missouri report shows the sectors with the most jobs, areas where job seekers are pursuing employment and projected… Read More
Mizzou
Starters are set: who’s taking the field in Mizzou’s season openerMizzou football’s long-awaited return is finally here. The depth chart is official, the injury report is out, and Mizzou fans can build a good idea of what to expect on… Read More
State Government
Group in Salem puts words into actions with Love Thy Neighbor programSALEM, Mo. – Nearly a year ago, Jeremiah and Rachel Privett organized a community meeting to discuss implementing a program powered by churches and friendly neighbors to benefit those in… Read More
Mizzou
Breakdown of Central Michigan ahead of season opener against MizzouMizzou football is finally back in season, and fans will pack Faurot Field this Saturday for the Tigers’ opening game against the Central Michigan Chippewas. This matchup is the first… Read More
National
Texas abortion ban becomes law; U.S. Supreme Court opts not to intervene, for now(The Center Square) – A bill that bans abortion in the state of Texas at about six weeks after conception went into effect on Wednesday. The new law requires doctors to… Read More
State Government
Study says Missouri’s largest airports, St. Louis, Kansas City, could gain billions by privatizing(The Center Square) – St. Louis became one of the first cities in the United States to explore the possibility of privatizing with St. Louis Lambert International Airport in 2017. Read More
State Government
Judge rejects Rams’ motion to move trial over leaving St. Louis out of St. Louis(The Center Square) – St. Louis Circuit Judge Christopher McGraugh has rejected a request by lawyers from the NFL, the Rams and Rams’ owner Stan Kroenke to move a scheduled… Read More