State Government
Battlefield woman makes ‘memory bears’ to comfort those who are missing a loved oneBATTLEFIELD, Mo. – Three years ago, Springfield area resident Heather Connolly decided to take up sewing as a fun, new hobby. That hobby has now turned into a way for… Read More
State Government
Lake Regional Health wins more awards for outstanding stroke and diabetes careLAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – The Lake Regional Health System has received it’s 6th consecutive American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Plus Quality… Read More
State Government
Shrewsbury police searching for six teenagers who robbed a car dealershipSHREWSBURY, Mo. – Police are searching for six teenagers that robbed a Shrewsbury car dealership early Sunday morning. The owner of the dealership has also offered an award. Read More
State Government
Missouri State Ice Bears to ‘Pack the rink with pink’ this weekend in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness monthSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The #2 Missouri State Ice Bears will host the #1 University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos this weekend in a clash of the Western Collegiate Hockey League’s (WCHL)… Read More
State Government
Jackson County pays settlement, ending legal battle with church over pandemic restrictions(The Center Square) – After nearly two months of shutdowns as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Missouri, Jackson County in May 2020 initiated the first phase of a reopening plan… Read More
State Government
A look into the current stage of Missouri’s state legislative redistricting processJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Every decade, Missouri undergoes a redistricting process of its congressional and state legislative districts to stay in accordance with population changes over the previous… Read More
State Government
Dedicated public servant Rep. Tom Hannegan passed away Wednesday morningST. CHARLES, Mo. – Republican Rep. Tom Hannegan tragically passed away on Wednesday morning, according to an email his legislative assistant sent to members and staff of the… Read More
National, State Government
DOJ asks SCOTUS to bar Texas from enforcing new abortion law(The Center Square) – The Department of Justice on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily block Texas’s recently-passed law that bans abortions once a heartbeat is detectable. Read More
National, State Government
A quick look into the current candidate field for Missouri’s 2022 Congressional electionsWith under 10 months to go until the Missouri Congressional primary elections, here’s a quick look into who’s running, their background and past voting trends for each district. … Read More
National, State Government
Statewide police union warns of political consequences if lawmakers attempt changes to Health Care Right of Conscience Act(The Center Square) – Chicago police face possible separation from the force for not complying with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but a statewide union said the mayor is… Read More
State Government
City of Republic acquires 136.76 acres of land for a new jumbo-sized sports complexREPUBLIC, Mo. – In early September, Republic’s City Council made the final decision to allow the city to purchase a 136 acre piece of land located on W. Read More
State Government
Springfield non-profit builds small villages for the chronically homelessSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A simple idea to help the homeless population in Springfield has now blossomed into a successful non-profit that builds and maintains an entire housing community for disabled… Read More
State Government
University of Missouri mask mandate set to expire on FridayCOLUMBIA, Mo. – After over two months of requiring face coverings indoors, the University of Missouri’s mask mandate for all four of its campuses will expire on Friday. Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson slams St. Louis Post-Dispatch after a reporter hacked DESE website and retrieved multiple teachers’ social security numbersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson held a press conference on Thursday to notify the public that an individual gained illegal access to multiple teachers’ private information… Read More
State Government
$240 million I-70 Rocheport bridge project begins, connecting Missouri, nation(The Center Square) – In addition to connecting two counties separated by a river, Republican Gov. Mike Parson said a new $240 million I-70 bridge in mid-Missouri will join both… Read More
State Government
Press Release: Taylor Burks Raises Nearly 200k In Third Quarter HaulCandidate for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, Taylor Burks, raises over $186,000 in the third quarter this year with over $168,000 cash on hand. Voters across the Fourth Congressional District are… Read More
State Government
66-year-old Wichita man dies from a double hit-and-run after leaving Arrowhead Stadium Sunday nightKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A man was killed in a hit-and-run outside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday during the Chiefs game. The man was later identified as 66-year-old Chiefs… Read More
State Government
Gym in Marshfield helps gives back to the community in multiple waysMARSHFIELD, Mo. – The Community Fitness Club (CFC) of Marshfield, formerly known as ‘Marshfield Activity Center’, has a special place in the heart of its local citizens. Co-owner… Read More
State Government
Missouri Gov. Parson changes five members of cabinet(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced several changes to his cabinet on Tuesday, including the immediate resignation of longtime Republican Sarah Steelman as the commissioner of… Read More
National, State Government
Blunt calls on Senate to adopt bill supported by Missouri’s $12 billion outdoor industry(The Center Square) – A bill spearheaded by Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt and supported by three state Congressional reps would deliver about $20 million a year in boosted… Read More