State Government
Fulton Middle School Principal named National Principal of the YearFULTON, Mo. – Fulton Middle School Principal Beth Houf was named National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals last week. The award… Read More
State Government
Springfield Public Schools slaps state lawmaker with $190,000 bill after he requested Critical Race Theory curriculum documentsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After Springfield Public Schools (SPS) teachers were given a “teaching guide” using Critical Race Theory concepts, State Rep. Craig Fishel sent a… Read More
State Government
Representatives, sparked by critical federal report, express frustration with leaders of Missouri’s foster care system(The Center Square) – Members of both parties expressed frustration during a House committee hearing this week on a federal report critical of Missouri’s foster care system. Almost a thousand… Read More
State Government
Antique cannonball safe from 1894 on display in Gainesville bankGAINESVILLE, Mo. – Visitors at Century Bank of the Ozarks in Gainesville can now view an antique cannonball safe from 1894 within its lobby. Cannonball safes were a popular item… Read More
State Government
Supertam Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum in Carterville has re-opened and remains a hot spot on Route 66CARTERVILLE, Mo. – Supertam has been a staple in the quaint town of Carterville, Missouri since 2006. However, due to health issues, Supertam Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum’s original… Read More
National, State Government
Judge reinstates status of two schools punished by ISBE for not following mask mandate(The Center Square) – A judge in Effingham County has issued a temporary restraining order against the Illinois State Board of Education and reinstated the recognition status of two… Read More
State Government
Cave diving team efforts find endless depths inside Roaring River State Park springCASSVILLE, Mo. – Roaring River State Park is home to what could be one of the deepest springs in the United States, and the Kiss Rebreathers diving team… Read More
State Government
Jackson County Judge finds Mayor Quinton Lucas and KC City Council violated state law after voting to massively cut KCPD fundingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council violated state law for passing two ordinances that… Read More
National, State Government
State Sen. Eric Burlison announces bid for Missouri’s 7th congressional seatSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – State Sen. Eric Burlison announced his candidacy for Missouri’s 7th Congressional District last month, joining four other challengers vying for… Read More
State Government
First ever black bear hunting season kicks off in Missouri later this monthMissouri will witness it’s very first black bear hunting season this year starting on Oct. 18 and continuing through Oct. 27. The last time that anyone hunted bears… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s 2.5-cent gas tax hike went into effect Friday(The Center Square) – Missouri’s first Motor Fuels Tax (MFT) increase since 1996 went into effect Friday with the state’s 17 cents gas tax going up by 2.5 cents a… Read More
State Government
Northland Christian Schools Announces $1.52 Million Grant from The Herzog FoundationKANSAS CITY, MO (October 2, 2021) – Northland Christian Schools is pleased to announce the commitment of a $1,520,000 grant from the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation. The… Read More
State Government
Annual City of Branson cleanup begins MondayBRANSON, Mo. – The City of Branson holds an annual Fall Cleanup event each year in an effort to keep the city clean. However, due to COVID-19, the… Read More
State Government
More red flags continue to plague the KC airport concessions bidding processKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ahead of next week’s full City Council vote to either accept or deny Vantage Airport Group’s contract proposal, more questions and red flags continue… Read More
State Government
Cox Branson staff to receive panic button devices due to an increase in hospital violenceBRANSON, Mo. – Cox Medical Center in Branson will soon be implementing panic buttons for staff members who work with the public. The facility has seen an uptick… Read More
State Government
Missouri issues grants to investigate crimes against children committed during pandemic(The Center Square) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is allocating $1.8 million in grant assistance to investigate crimes that victimized children during the pandemic, restoring funding for an initiative included… Read More
State Government
Longtime Missouri State Senator Jim Mathewson passes at 83 years oldSEDALIA, MO — Longtime Missouri State Senator Jim Mathewson passed away at his home in Sedalia on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. … Read More
State Government
Jackson County, MO faring worse under mask mandate compared to mandateless Johnson County, KansasKANSAS CITY – As discussions of county mask mandates have become more prevalent in recent months, many who are opposed continue to question if the mandates work, or… Read More
State Government
Political action committee launches recall petition of Kansas City mayor, five council members(The Center Square) – After failing to get the required number of verified signatures for a recall election for a Kansas City councilman, the political action committee “Take KC Back”… Read More
State Government
Hillsboro High School pays tribute to veterans in first ever POW/MIA Remembrance eventHILLSBORO, Mo. – Hillsboro High School honored veterans and prisoners of war in an unprecedented way at the first ever POW/MIA remembrance football game against Festus on Friday… Read More