Biden administration, COVID-19
Lawmakers demand Biden declassify COVID origins investigations(The Center Square) – Lawmakers are demanding that President Joe Biden declassify documents related to the origins of COVID-19, in particular federal investigations into the matter. The U.S. Senate passed… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Judge takes under advisement a final order declaring Illinois gun ban unconstitutional(The Center Square) – A Macon County judge on Friday took under advisement a final order that would declare Illinois’ gun ban and registry unconstitutional. If Judge Rodney Forbes signs… Read More
Illinois, Uncategorized
The race for Chicago mayor’s office is down to its final two(The Center Square) – The final two candidates in the race to be Chicago’s next mayor will now make their final push before the April runoff. Former Chicago Public… Read More
Crime, St. Louis
Missouri auditor subpoenas reeling St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner for financial records as part of ongoing auditThe Missouri auditor Thursday issued a subpoena to embattled and combative St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner for financial records and policy guidelines. Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said it’s part of… Read More
Biden administration
Biden takes fire after vowing to ‘ban assault weapons’(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden pledged in a speech late Wednesday to ban “assault weapons,” but critics were quick to push back.Biden made the statement during his remarks… Read More
Education, Kansas
Kansas school district pressures teachers to use gender pronouns with warning: ‘could lead to death’(The Heartlander) — A Kansas school district is telling teachers that misgendering students “could lead to death.” A Freedom of Information Act request from Parents Defending Education (PDE) revealed that Wichita… Read More
Kansas City, Sports
Kansas City groundskeeper legend George Toma quits NFL after 57 Super Bowls, following the ‘water park’ field in ArizonaKansas City groundskeeping icon George Toma, nicknamed “The Sodfather,” has overseen or advised every Super Bowl field since the big game began in 1967. This one was his last, it… Read More
Gasoline, Missouri
Senators renew push for year-round E15 fuel use, including in Missouri(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Biden administration again to allow the sale of E15 fuel throughout the year. The Environmental Protection Agency… Read More
Illegal Immigration, Kansas City
Mexican national in Kansas City area headed to prison for third illegal entry, after firebombing his wife and multiple driving offensesAn illegal immigrant who once firebombed his wife in her moving vehicle, and was arrested for various driving offenses in the Kansas City and Lawrence areas, has been sentenced for… Read More
Border, Congress
Rep. Roy: Republicans are failing Americans on border security(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, blasted House Republicans for saying one thing and doing another on border security. He took to the House floor on Wednesday,… Read More
Missouri
Missouri’s unemployment remains low; cost of living rated 6th lowest in U.S.(The Center Square) – Missouri’s unemployment rate continues to be at a record level and its cost of living is one of the lowest in the nation, according to reports… Read More
Biden administration, Congress
Democrats join in bipartisan vote to ‘rein in’ Biden’s executive orders(The Center Square) – Nearly 60 House Democrats voted with Republicans in the U.S. House Wednesday to put a check on President Joe Biden’s executive orders.The House voted on the… Read More
Kansas City
New KCI airport’s $1.5 billion terminal takes flight in historic eventKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City International Airport’s new $1.5 billion terminal opened Tuesday at 5 a.m., featuring 1.1 million square feet of space for travelers. The airport will never… Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI: Expect a 77-month wait for four months of emails from FBI director on Trump(The Center Square) – The FBI says that it would take nearly 6 1/2 years for it to release the thousands of pages of FBI Director Christopher Wray’s emails that… Read More
COVID-19
FBI confirms COVID-19 likely came from Wuhan lab(The Center Square) – The FBI has confirmed initial reports that the Biden administration is now saying the most likely source of COVID-19 is the virology lab in Wuhan, China. Read More
Congress
Bipartisan train safety legislation introduced in Congress(The Center Square) – Republicans and Democrats in Congress want to tighten railroad regulations and spend more than $20 million to develop rail safety, nearly a month after a train… Read More
Biden administration, COVID-19
Americans deserve to know what the government knows about the ‘likely’ leak of COVID-19 from a lab in Wuhan, China, says HawleyJosh Hawley wants you to know what he knows about the origin of the COVID-19 virus. The U.S. senator from Missouri, along with Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, introduced the COVID-19… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri State University clings to robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and ‘loyalty oaths’ despite nationwide retreat from themEven as companies, universities and whole states back away from divisive and legally suspect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, Missouri State University is all in – even requiring job applicants… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Prosecutor Kim Gardner no-show at bill hearing addressing violent crime in St. LouisEmbattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner was absent from a legislative hearing on a measure that would allow an appointment of her replacement in the prosecution of violent crime. Read More
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield’s ‘Wonders of Wildlife’ selected as contestant for America’s Best Aquarium for fifth yearSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – USA Today is once again running a contest for “America’s Best Aquarium” and Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium (WOW) has been nominated for… Read More