State Government
Fifth Generation Bates County farmer Dane Diehl is running for state representative in HD 126BATES COUNTY, Mo. – Fifth generation Bates County farmer Dane Diehl is running for state representative for House District 126 encompassing Bates and Vernon Counties. Diehl,… Read More
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MDC and local cities join together to stock urban lakes and ponds with hatchery-bred trout for winter fishing monthsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has been stocking select lakes and ponds across the Show-Me State for over 50 years as part of… Read More
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Blues, Cardinals, Royals and St. Louis City SC file ballot proposals to legalize sports betting in MissouriFour professional sports teams in Missouri are getting behind the movement to legalize sports betting. The St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis City SC and the… Read More
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Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris and family restore old Ozark Mill to build speakeasy and event space insideOZARK, Mo. – Built in 1833, the historic Ozark Mill was bought by Bass Pro Founder Johnny Morris in 1993 with the vision to open a riverside restaurant… Read More
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Mount Vernon begins construction of the largest travel center in the nationMOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Wilmoth Companies is beginning the construction of the largest travel center in the nation with 70 acres of land ready to be developed. The… Read More
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Parson issues executive order on federal vaccine mandate to protect an individual’s religious objection, medical restriction(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting Missouri's executive branch from compelling or penalizing anyone to comply with any federal mandates for… Read More
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Students getting $218 million from $496 million in federal pandemic funds awarded to Missouri public universities(The Center Square) – Missouri’s public universities will receive $496 million in federal COVID-19 funds and distribute about 44% – $218 million – in financial aid to students by September 2022. Read More
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Federal shuttered-venue grants provide $270 million to Missouri entertainment, tourism(The Center Square) – Movie theaters, entertainment venues and museums throughout Missouri forced to close during the pandemic are receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency federal assistance. The … Read More
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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
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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
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
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
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$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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Missouri Conservation Commission considering new paddlefishing regulationsAfter an open meeting on August 27, the Missouri Conservation Commission is considering proposed changes regarding the regulations of paddlefish snagging. Currently, the state does not… Read More