Elections, Missouri
AG candidate Will Scharf: Scrap ‘Missouri Plan’ cranking out liberal judges, crack down on crime, get conservative values over the finish lineMissouri needs to dump the Missouri Plan for the selection of judges, as it’s allowed a third of the state government to be hijacked by a liberal “cartel.” That’s the… Read More
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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
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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
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West Plains, Missouri in direct path of total solar eclipse, to host massive four-day partyWEST PLAINS, Mo. – Look no further for the perfect place to celebrate the total solar eclipse on April 8. The city of West Plains sits in the… Read More
China, Missouri
Missouri State Treasurer pledges support for bill requiring pensions to divest from China, other foreign adversariesMissouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek has pledged his support for a bill that would require government entities to divest themselves from any assets… Read More
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Missouri sheriff charged in domestic dispute kidnapping plot resigns(The Center Square) – A county sheriff charged with participating in alleged “criminal street gang activities” resigned from his office Wednesday before the start of a civil trial to remove… Read More
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Parson designates millions to bolster Missouri mining of critical minerals(The Center Square) – Millions of Missouri taxpayer dollars could be going to a consortium aiming to get $40 to $70 million in federal funds to bolster mining of critical… Read More
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Senior from North Nodaway High School turns old town theater into school passion projectHOPKINS, Mo. – A teen from North Nodaway High School is using her school passion project to renovate a portion of the former Roxy Theatre here, transforming the… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Missouri taking a lead role in lawsuits to secure border, as Biden administration actively recruits illegals to enter U.S.While Texas battles the feds over stopping the tsunami of illegal immigrants, Missouri is quietly and methodically pressing three lawsuits to force the Biden administration to secure the border. Read More
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Missouri governor proclaims victory with surplus, tax cuts in last address(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson declared victory for his administration and party during his final State of the State address on Wednesday. Late in his speech… Read More
Gender, Missouri
Missouri school district reverses transgender bathroom policy after community backlash(The Heartlander) — The Wentzville, Missouri school board reversed course on its transgender bathroom policy after two members blew the whistle, leading to public backlash and a lawsuit. The Wentzville… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri education systems criticized in House hearing to expand charter schools(The Center Square) – A bill sponsor opened testimony before the Missouri House’s new Special Committee on Education Reform by stating the legislation wasn’t a condemnation of the state’s public… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Missouri doctors indicted for illegally administering drugs, fraudulent billing(The Center Square) – Two Missouri doctors were indicted and accused of illegally administering drugs to patients and fraudulently billing Medicare for related psychiatric services. Drs. Asim Muhammad Ali and… Read More
Energy, Missouri
Rate increase approved to pay for Ameren Missouri’s renewable energy costs(The Center Square) – More than a million Ameren Missouri customers will see a fivefold increase in a line item next month on their electricity bills to pay for voter-mandated… Read More
Missouri, Weather
Missouri governor issues executive order to prepare for bitter cold, snow(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order to prepare for severe winter weather this weekend throughout the state The National Weather Service’s forecast predicted… Read More
Missouri, Politics
Failed Democrat candidate for Missouri House fined for accepting campaign contribution from fake name, fictitious address, then pretends not to know itA failed Democrat candidate for the state House has been fined $1,000 by the Missouri Ethics Commission for accepting a campaign contribution from a completely fictitious source. Read More
Border, Missouri
Attorneys general testify to impacts of border crisis on Missouri, other states(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from Montana, Oklahoma and Missouri testified before Congress on Wednesday about how the border crisis was impacting their states. They testified in the … Read More
Drugs, Missouri
Fight against fentanyl: After tragedy Independence man opens thrift store to fund drug rehab centerINDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A man here is transforming tragedy into triumph after losing his fiancé to fentanyl-laced street drugs three years ago. John Speakman describes Gina… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Missouri secretary of state confronted by police outside his home in terrifying ‘swatting’ hoax report of murder at his addressThe caller from an unknown number Sunday night was polite but firm: Jay Ashcroft was asked where he was, if everyone was safe, and to come out of… Read More