Public Education
Nearly two-thirds of pandemic money for Missouri schools spent(The Center Square) – Missouri has spent nearly two-thirds of the $4.3 billion in federal pandemic aid the state was awarded for schools, according to data from the U.S. Department… Read More
Missouri
Lifeguard shortage threatens Jackson County public beachesJACKSON COUNTY, Mo. – Jackson County has faced a lifeguard shortage for public beaches since 2021 and is still looking to fill the void. Beaches were… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian school enrollments continue to rise amid public school decline. Here’s whyChristian schools around the nation are seeing continued growth in enrollment, even as public school attendance continues to drop. According to a recent study, eight out… Read More
Culture
10-year-old raises tens of thousands for veterans, hands out free braceletsA 10-year-old girl from the Ozarks spends much of her time handing out free appreciation bracelets to veterans. In turn, Serenity Henness has raised thousands of dollars for her veteran-based… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Teen from Theodosia qualifies for World Multisport Team USA, will compete in AustraliaTHEODOSIA, Mo. – Theodosia teen Reuben Perlee has earned a spot on Team USA to compete in the 2024 World Multisport Championship in Townsville, Australia in August 2024. … Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool workshop, used curriculum sale to equip parents for next school yearFamilies interested in homeschooling often cite two challenges in starting: trying to find local resources, as well as choosing curriculum. However, the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit plans to address… Read More
Inflation
KC Fed economist: Inflation could become embedded if rate remains high(The Center Square) – The longer inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s annual target of 2%, the harder it will be to reduce, according to an economist with the Federal… Read More
Courts, St. Louis
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner abruptly resigns immediately Tuesday after promising to leave office June 1Beleaguered St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner suddenly and immediately resigned Tuesday, a little over two weeks before her previously announced June 1 departure date. Gardner… Read More
Abortion, Missouri Legislature
Speaker: Abortion rights will return to Missouri as ballot reform stalls in Senate(The Center Square) – The GOP’s leading House lawmaker warned that the state would see abortion rights restored if the Senate didn’t take action on changing the Constitution. Missouri House… Read More
Business, Missouri
Cabool Bikes owner peddles transcendent life story while teaching local high schoolers entrepreneurial skillsCABOOL, Mo. – Ryan Woods has a life-altering story to share while teaching high-schoolers business skills. The owner of bicycle shop Cabool Bikes in south central… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Legislature asks Missouri voters to increase amendment threshold to 57%(The Center Square) – Missouri voters will choose whether to make it more difficult to vote on changes to the state Constitution during the 2024 general election, or perhaps earlier… Read More
Gender Identity, Missouri Legislature
Missouri bills restricting trans treatments for minors and sports participation head to governorTwo bills that would regulate transgender care on minors and prohibit males from competing as girls in sports are headed to the desk of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The bill… Read More
Public Education
Missouri school board member resigns on trans issues, as district test scores plummetA Missouri school board member has resigned to move out of state, saying she longer feels “safe” as the state Legislature was considering a ban on irreversible transgender medical treatment… Read More
Law Enforcement, Missouri Legislature
Public safety is lone priority for last week of Missouri legislative session(The Center Square) – The only bills with a chance of passing during the final week of Missouri’s legislative session deal with public safety, according to chamber leaders. Read More
Missouri, Taxes
Republicans are working to deliver another round of pro-growth tax cutsRepublicans are advancing legislation that would allow taxpayers across Missouri to keep more of their own paychecks while also attracting new jobs and opportunities to the state. This would… Read More
Homeschools
As public schools fail to address students’ needs, more parents turn to alternativesKatie Mathews knew her stepson, Ryley, was struggling in public school. But she had no idea how much help he needed until he joined their family when he was in… Read More
Missouri
The Arc of the Ozarks to unveil new neurodevelopmental, autism center in 2024SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Arc of the Ozarks plans to unveil a new neurodevelopmental and autism center in Springfield. The 1,600-square-foot sensory-focused center is slated to… Read More
Culture
Missouri AG’s therapy rule for trans patients temporarily blockedA Missouri judge blocked an emergency rule by the state’s attorney general that would require people experiencing gender dysphoria to have therapy before starting gender transition medical treatments. St. Louis… Read More
Missouri, Music
Student musicians at Eminence schools have been stringing along for five years now. Here’s howEMINENCE, Mo. – Most music students at Eminence R-1 School District have dropped the traditional school band approach and have been playing stringed instruments for the last five… Read More
Culture
Sight & Sound Theatre’s biblical performances to celebrate 15 years in Branson this MaySight & Sound Theatre has been celebrating biblical scripture through many avenues throughout the years and breathes life into each elaborate scene on its stages in Branson, Missouri and Lancaster,… Read More