Local News
Restructuring of classes, college degree offerings at Emporia State University in Kansas sparks panic among some professors over ‘suspended’ tenureA journalism professor ominously suggests that restructuring and layoffs at Emporia State University may be “a political maneuver to end tenure,” and that “I may be fired for writing this.”… Read More
2022 election
Attorney General Eric Schmitt: Missouri voters want a fighter in U.S. Senate but Busch Valentine is tax-and-spend liberal ‘heiress’JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the 2022 midterm elections less than two weeks away, Missourians want a fighter to represent them in the U.S. Senate, “not another tax-and-spend liberal.” That’s… Read More
Economy
‘Declining ever since’: Home prices continue to fall since spring(The Center Square) – Housing prices dropped again in August, continuing a trend of falling housing prices around the country, according to newly released data.The S&P Dow Jones… Read More
Crime, Immigration
Florida law enforcement officers seize enough fentanyl to kill state’s entire population(The Center Square) – In the past few months, Florida law enforcement officers have seized enough fentanyl to kill the state’s entire 22 million population. Attorney General Ashley Moody announced… Read More
Courts
Fired New York City workers prevail in vaccine mandate litigation(The Center Square) – For the second time in a month, a court has dealt a blow to New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers. On Tuesday, a Staten… Read More
Education
Large Kansas school district to seek additional input before deciding on cameras in the classroomCameras won’t be added to Kansas City, Kansas, schools anytime soon, after vocal opposition from some parents and teachers at a meeting Tuesday. The board of education meeting became contentious… Read More
Crime, Local News
Elderly man allegedly stomped to death in Wyandotte County Courthouse after $400 dispute in small claims courtA 71-year-old man was allegedly beaten and stomped to death inside the Wyandotte County Courthouse earlier this month after a dispute over $400 in small claims court. The incident occurred… Read More
National
Citing safety and fairness, North Carolina school board votes to forfeit future volleyball games against rival after trans opponent injures female playerA North Carolina female volleyball player suffered head and neck injuries during a game when a transgender opponent spiked the ball, hitting the player in the head. Not long after, the… Read More
Crime, Immigration
Halloween warning: Beware rainbow fentanyl pills hidden in candy boxes(The Center Square) – From coast to coast – from California to New York, from Texas to Florida – law enforcement officers are warning parents about rainbow fentanyl pills being… Read More
Agriculture, Economy
Agriculture researcher predicts ‘perfect storm’ for high grocery prices nationwide(The Center Square) – The cost of farming will remain volatile next year, and high grocery prices with it, according to a University of Missouri research associate for the Food… Read More
Education
Nationwide test scores show unprecedented decline in K-12 education due to pandemic policies that kept kids out of classroomsPandemic-era shutdowns and virtual learning caused a historic setback in K-12 education, according to new national data released on Monday. The “Nation’s Report Card” released by the U.S. Department of Education’s… Read More
Courts
California court affirms religious right of baker’s refusal to create custom cake for same-sex weddingFor the second time, one California court has supported the legality of a Christian woman’s refusal to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding. In 2017, Cathy Miller, owner… Read More
2022 election
Trump backs Leavitt in New Hampshire’s closely watched congressional race(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Karoline Leavitt's bid to unseat incumbent New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in the nationally watched congressional race.Trump announced that… Read More
Immigration
Florida officers break up sex trafficking ring stemming from illegal border crossings(The Center Square) – Officers with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office rescued eight women who were forced into sex trafficking in Florida by smugglers who illegally brought them into the… Read More
Economy
Illinois has the worst unemployment rate of all states(The Center Square) – Illinois continues to struggle with unemployment as new numbers show the state is dead last out of the 50 states. The Bureau of Labor… Read More
Economy
Report: Majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, struggling with inflation(The Center Square) – Newly released economic survey data shows two out of three Americans are living paycheck to paycheck as they deal with rising costs. The research and data… Read More
Biden administration
COVID-era school shutdowns caused historic learning losses for kids, Department of Education report shows(The Center Square) – Pandemic-era shutdowns caused historic learning loss for grade school students, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Department of Education. The Education Department released… Read More
Gender Identity, Uncategorized
Vermont school suspends father of female volleyball player who spoke out against transgender policyAlready under fire for banning female volleyball players from using their own locker room after speaking out against changing with a biological male, a Vermont school district has now suspended… Read More
2022 election
The politics and perils of pot: Even supporters of legal marijuana urge a ‘No’ vote on Missouri Amendment 3Even supporters of legal marijuana are part of a broad coalition opposing Missouri’s Amendment 3, a Nov. 8 vote on legalizing recreational pot. They warn the amendment would fail… Read More
Biden administration
Here are the states that are rejecting mandatory COVID-19 shots for kids(Daily Caller) – As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted to add the COVID-19 vaccine to children’s recommended list of vaccines for pediatricians, many states are rejecting… Read More