Crime, Kansas City
Missouri leaders pause day after mass shooting at Super Bowl victory celebration(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson postponed a public announcement on Thursday and the House speaker abruptly ended a media briefing after opening with remarks about Wednesday’s… Read More
Missouri
Grocery prices help Missouri maintain rankings in cost-of-living index(The Center Square) – The price of groceries in Missouri has helped maintain the state's favorable ranking when it comes to cost-of-living. According to the cost-of-living index compiled by the… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Missouri military contractor pleads guilty to fraud in parts scheme with China(The Center Square) – A Missouri contractor with the U.S. Department of Defense pleaded guilty to fraud for illegally obtaining parts from overseas to fulfill military contracts. David Murar of… Read More
2024 election
GOP caucuses, Democratic hybrid election replaces Missouri presidential primary(The Center Square) – As millions of Missouri voters watch campaigning and presidential primaries in other states, they’re slowly becoming aware the state’s not having a primary in 2024. Included… Read More
Missouri
Audit finds Montgomery County improving financial controls, but problems remain(The Center Square) – An audit found Montgomery County officials are improving financial controls and processes, but still overcharged taxpayers by approximately $89,000 in 2022. Republican Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gave… Read More