Politics
How did Sen. Hawley help secure funding for Missouri’s Fort Leonard Wood?Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, pushed top Army brass over two years, publicly and privately, to fund new military housing at Fort Leonard Wood (FLW) in the heart of Missouri’s Ozarks. … Read More
Public Education
Family wants answers, OSHA letter inconsistent in death of nurse at Missouri school for troubled youthA family has been left grieving and without answers after the death of a school nurse from an incident fatuously described by authorities as an “accidental collision” between two people. Read More
Politics
Missouri House candidate Kevin Grover named in wrongful death lawsuits settled for $400K, accused of ignoring bullying that led to teen suicidesA candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives was a defendant in two wrongful death lawsuits settled by his school district employer for close to $400,000. Kevin Grover, who is… Read More
Public Education
St. Joseph, Missouri school board votes to retain two more challenged booksA Missouri school board voted once again to keep challenged books in school libraries. The St. Joseph School District (SJSD) board voted 4-2 on Monday to keep… Read More
Public Education
Mizzou and city of Columbia to celebrate Patriot Day in honor of 9/11 victimsThe University of Missouri and the city of Columbia will jointly hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Wednesday at Traditions Plaza to honor those who lost their lives in the… Read More
Public Education
After investigation, Missouri superintendent, school employees warned by state for promoting bond issue at workTheir conduct was “improper” and likely illegal, but this time they’re getting a formal warning. That’s the decision of the Missouri Secretary of State’s (SOS) office after it subpoenaed the… Read More
Courts
Federal court dismisses LGBT pastor’s suit against conservative pastor who opposed him on library boardIn a victory for freedom of speech and religious liberty, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri has dismissed a lawsuit against a pastor who spoke… Read More
Public Education
Liberal race baiters, media in St. Louis use student’s suicidal ideation to fake race hatredA noose hung by a student in crisis in a St. Louis-area high school restroom has been used by liberal race baiters to increase racial tension. Critics of the dishonest… Read More
Politics
‘Are we going to debate today?’: Sen. Hawley challenges Democrat opponent at State Fair(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley crashed Democratic opponent Lucas Kunce’s appearance Thursday at the Missouri State Fair, where he demanded a debate. Video shows Hawley make… Read More
Public Education
St. Joseph Missouri school district retains book with graphic incestuous rape sceneThe St. Joseph, Missouri Board of Education voted 4-3 Monday night to retain “without restriction” a library book that had been challenged in part for a detailed account of the incestuous rape… Read More
Public Education
University of Missouri ditches DEI, joins dash to excellence in educationThe University of Missouri system (UM) is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, as states around the country dial back DEI in favor of results-based education. And by… Read More
Politics
KCPD funding vote, Cori Bush ouster, a pro-law enforcement statement by voters, Sen. Hawley arguesMissourians have again rejected the defund-the-police movement pushed by Kansas City leaders and ousted congresswoman Cori Bush, Sen. Josh Hawley says. Voters Tuesday approved, for the second time, a… Read More
Politics
Sen. Hawley bucks debate-dodging trend, invites challenger to Lincoln-Douglas showdown in Sedalia, MissouriKansas City talk show host Pete Mundo Wednesday morning lamented the growing trend of political frontrunners dodging debates. That will absolutely not include Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a fact… Read More
Culture
Pro-family, pro-faith kicker signs massive contract extensionJust months after Harrison Butker became the target of progressive liberals for his graduation remarks at a Catholic college, the All-Pro kicker has signed a record-breaking contract extension with the… Read More
Missouri
Feds approve Missouri’s next step to get $1.7 billion for broadband expansion(The Center Square) – The federal government approved the next phase of Missouri’s plan to spend $1.7 billion on broadband projects. The Office of Broadband Development announced the National Telecommunications… Read More
Marijuana
Cannabis poisonings in kids cause Missouri to ban food with Delta-8 THC(The Center Square) – A 600% increase in cannabis poisoning resulting in an emergency room visit or hospitalization of children age 5 and under since 2018 led Missouri Republican Gov. Read More
Missouri
Second all-inclusive sales tax holiday this weekend in Missouri(The Center Square) – Missouri is one of 19 states with a sales tax holiday as taxpayers won’t pay any state or local sales taxes on certain items this weekend. Read More
Public Education
‘Concerns’ acknowledged after St Louis Public Schools superintendent’s sudden leave of absenceThe St. Louis Board of Education has placed its school superintendent on an abrupt leave of absence weeks before the school year, citing concerns after her brief one-year tenure. Superintendent… Read More
Culture
Riley Gaines captivates Missouri crowd with fierce advocacy for women’s sportsHow is it that 24-year-old former collegiate swimming star Riley Gaines, with her endearing and disarming demeanor, so easily and frequently makes grown men cry? And when she walks into… Read More
Public Education
St. Louis joins other cities in raising school taxes while student achievement fallsShould public schools raise taxes to cover payroll, even amid failing test scores? That’s apparently what the St. Louis Public Schools district is considering: raising property taxes $6 million annually… Read More