National, State Government
EXCLUSIVE: How Nixa native Courtney Frerichs went from high school gymnast to Olympic silver medalist in the steeplechaseNIXA, Mo. – Being a late-comer to distance running, Courtney Frerichs would have never imagined herself being a steeplechase competitor, let alone in the Olympics. Frerichs… Read More
State Government
KC Fourth District Councilman Eric Bunch likely faces recall vote as pro-police group has already gathered over half of signatures requiredKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A pro-police group called Take KC Back has collected half of the signatures needed for their effort to recall Fourth District Councilman Eric Bunch,… Read More
State Government
Missouri medical marijuana sales since October to top $100M in August(The Center Square) – Missourians have purchased more than $91.36 million in medical marijuana since it became legal last October with $200 million in total sales within reach by year’s… Read More
State Government
Former State Sen. Ed Emery passes away after collapsing at campaign eventCOLUMBIA, Mo. — Congressional candidate and former State Sen. Ed Emery passed away on August 6 after collapsing at a campaign event in Moberly a few days prior… Read More
State Government
Hundreds flock to Jefferson City for Missouri’s Bicentennial celebrationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A day full of events took place in Jefferson City on Tuesday as elected officials and Missourians from across the state gathered at the… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt granted temporary halt on STL County mask mandate until court hearing next weekST. LOUIS, Mo – A St. Louis County judge issued a temporary halt on the County’s reinstated mask mandate last Tuesday, granting Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s request to… Read More
State Government
Emails Show Mayor’s Office Notified Kansas City Media About Defunding Plan Before Telling Police Chief Rick SmithKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Emails obtained by Liberty Alliance USA show that on May 20, 2021 Kansas City Mayor… Read More
National, State Government
Press Release: Herzog Foundation Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grants to Six Christian SchoolsSMITHVILLE, Mo. – The Herzog Foundation is proud to announce $2,758,000 in grants to propel the growth and increase enrollment in six Christian schools in Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee. Across… Read More
National, State Government
Former Gov. Jay Nixon opts out of 2022 U.S. Senate raceST. LOUIS, Mo. — Former Gov. of Missouri Jay Nixon announced Friday that he will not run for Missouri’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022. The 55th governor… Read More
State Government
KC Mayor, City Council may have violated Sunshine law with secret, pre-vote discussions about ordinances defunding the policeKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Documents provided exclusively to The Heartlander show Mayor Quinton Lucas and a quorum of the Kansas City Council… Read More
State Government
Parson pardons McCloskeys(The Center Square) – Two months after Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and harassment charges, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson partially fulfilled a campaign… Read More
State Government
Rally opposing Kansas City’s indoor mask mandate set up ahead of Thursday’s city council meetingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Facebook event titled “Rally Against KCMO Mask Mandate” is encouraging Kansas City residents to show up to Thursday’s city council meeting in opposition… Read More
State Government
Court grants Missouri AG temporary halt of St. Louis County mask mandate(The Center Square) – A St. Louis County judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order, requested by the Missouri attorney general, stopping an indoor mask mandate issued last week… Read More
State Government
Spire’s STL Pipeline seeks to keep pumping as federal approval is reassessed(The Center Square) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) agreed Thursday to hear a petition filed by Spire STL Pipeline to allow it to continue transporting natural gas as… Read More
State Government
EXCLUSIVE: Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick sits down with The Heartlander to discuss the Auditor’s raceJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced his candidacy on Thursday for the 2022 Auditor’s race and sat down with The Heartlander… Read More
National, State Government
Sen. Hawley introduces Anti-CRT bill to promote patriotism in public schoolsD.C. – Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation on Monday aimed at promoting patriotism in public schools and preventing the implementation of Critical Race… Read More
State Government
Joplin’s Citizens Police Academy teaches residents about police officers’ training, procedures and day to day operationsJOPLIN, Mo. – Opposite of the ‘Defund the Police’ trend, the Joplin community is actually strengthening the bond between the police department and its citizens via their… Read More
State Government
Local, state officials say St. Louis mayor ‘overreach’ extends beyond mask mandate(The Center Square) – Mayor Tishaura Jones is among St. Louis city and county officials being sued by the state over her reimposition of indoor mask mandates, a decision the… Read More
State Government
Reinstated St. Louis mask mandate to draw legal challenge from state(The Center Square) – A new mandate requiring masks be worn indoors goes into effect in the city and county of St. Louis Monday, but the state will seek to… Read More
National, State Government
College of the Ozarks suing President Biden, claiming executive order violates religious libertyPOINT LOOKOUT, Mo. – College of the Ozarks is suing President Joe Biden, claiming that his executive order is unconstitutional for preventing the college from assigning dorms based… Read More