Local News
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks declares a critical shortage of blood, pleas for immediate donorsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is asking for immediate donors, as it says blood reserves are dangerously low with only a two-day supply on… Read More
Agriculture
Ohio group joins fight against California’s livestock regulations(The Center Square) – An Ohio group joined the fight against a California proposition that it believes imposes illegal regulations on the pork industry across the country.The Buckeye Institute, a Columbus-based… Read More
Economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary says recession is not inevitable, CEOs say it is on the way(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that a recession is not inevitable, comments that have been met with skepticism by business leaders. In an … Read More
Opinion
COLUMN: Biden’s war on America’s families continues, with his latest salvo aimed squarely at our childrenMost parents would agree that raising our children is equally the most difficult and most rewarding endeavor we have ever undertaken. So why, then, is the president of the United… Read More
Education
Educational inequality creates economic inequality in Kansas(The Sentinel) – Kansas ranks in the bottom half of states in educational equality, which an economist says is directly related to the state having severe economic inequality.As the Sentinel previously reported,… Read More
Biden administration
Lawmakers say documents show DHS Head misled Congress about disinformation board, demand hearing(The Center Square) – Several Republican senators are demanding a hearing saying they received documents from a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower about the agency’s new disinformation governance board that… Read More
Education
More teachers, fewer students nationwide despite claims of teacher shortage(The Center Square) – The number of teachers in the U.S. has increased from 2013 to 2020 while the number of students has decreased, according to data from the… Read More
Gas Prices
Record high diesel prices threaten domino effect to other goods(The Center Square) – Record high diesel fuel prices are yet another driver of rising costs for Americans, and those costs could get even higher this year. Diesel gas prices… Read More
Biden administration, Immigration, Law Enforcement
DeSantis: Texas should stop illegal immigrants from entering, or send them directly back to Mexico(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Texas shouldn’t be allowing illegal immigrants to enter the state, echoing sentiments conservative Texans have been arguing for over a year. Read More
Crime, Immigration, Law Enforcement
Big meth and heroin bust takes down ‘large Mexican drug-trafficking organization’ in Kansas CityThe takedown of a $4.7 million methamphetamine and heroin operation in Kansas City earlier this month has fueled federal grand jury indictments against 39 defendants, including 20 Mexican nationals, according… Read More
Courts, Crime, Law Enforcement
Suspected arsonist held in three Caldwell County fires, one that killed a 96-year-old woman.CALDWELL COUNTY, Mo — A man from Kansas City has been arrested in connection with a series of arsons last month in Caldwell County, one of which killed a 96-year-old… Read More
Biden administration, Immigration, National Security
Total southern border encounters, ‘gotaways’ greater than population of 23 U.S. states(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and his administration insist the southwest U.S. border is closed and federal immigration laws are being enforced. But since Biden took office, more… Read More
Kansas City, Sports, World Cup soccer
Kansas City one of 16 cities getting 2026 World Cup soccer matches(The Center Square) – Kansas City was selected on Thursday as one 16 cities for FIFA World Cup soccer matches in 2026. One of the key elements for the bid… Read More
Education, Mizzou, State Government
New Missouri law bolsters health and academics, helps student athletes market their name, image and likeness(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson highlighted several enhancements to higher education and workforce development in an omnibus education bill he signed into law on Thursday,… Read More
Economy, State Government, Unemployment
Jobs and wages are on the rise in Missouri; state is close to hitting low unemployment record(The Center Square) – More people are working in Missouri and fewer are looking for work than last year, according to Missouri’s Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Read More
Big Tech, Free Speech, Social Media
Louisiana, Missouri AGs want judge to block Biden from pressing social media to censor free speech(The Center Square) – Two attorneys general filed for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against President Biden and other federal officials for allegedly colluding with social media companies… Read More
Politics, State Government
Missouri General Assembly considered the highest number of government accountability and oversight bills since 2019In 2022, the Missouri General Assembly considered its highest number of government accountability and oversight bills since 2019. The House and Senate considered 108 bills during the 2022 legislative session… Read More
Biden administration
Biden administration, media, ignoring or downplaying rising violence against pro-life communityAn assassination attempt on a conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Continued illegal protests outside conservative justices’ homes. And a wave of dozens of attacks and dire threats against pro-life… Read More
Economy, Uncategorized
Federal Reserve announces largest interest rate hike in nearly three decades(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve announced a 0.75 percentage point rate hike Wednesday to help combat soaring inflation, the largest rate increase since 1994. The Fed said it… Read More
Pandemic, State Government, Transportation
Missouri committee recommends rehab, childcare, rail tax credits for supply chain woes(The Center Square) – Drug rehabilitation, childcare subsidies and tax credits for railroads are a few of the 33 recommendations given to Gov. Mike Parson from the Missouri Supply… Read More