National
Medical camp in West Plains teaches students about several career opportunitiesWEST PLAINS, Mo. – After a two-year hiatus, Ozarks Healthcare is re-establishing the Medical Academy of Science and Health Camp for students interested in pursuing a career in the medical… Read More
National
Democratic judge in Texas border county implores Biden to visit before suspending Title 42(The Center Square) – Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez on Wednesday invited President Joe Biden to visit his county, imploring him to do so before making “any substantial changes to… Read More
National
Vance rides Trump endorsement to Ohio GOP Senate nomination(The Center Square) – In what was called the first big test of former President Donald Trump’s political influence, J.D. Vance rode his late endorsement to a U.S. Senate primary… Read More
National, State Government
UM gets $1.25 million to help middle schoolers in core subjects(The Center Square) – A federally funded program to help middle school students improve in math, science and language arts showed favorable outcomes and will be increased and extended… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Walk of Fame in Marshfield receives six new inductees for 2022MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Similar to the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, Missouri’s own Walk of Fame in Marshfield just added six more names to its star-studded sidewalk. Founded in… Read More
State Government
Signature deadline for Missouri ballot initiatives is May 8The deadline to file signatures for citizen-initiated measures in Missouri is May 8 at 5 p.m. Campaigns could file signatures for at least two ballot initiatives – one to legalize… Read More
National
Feds: Number of job openings hit new high in March(The Center Square) – Job openings in the U.S. continue to rise, now nearly doubling the number of job seekers, according to newly released federal data. The Bureau of Labor… Read More
State Government
Wyandotte County was warned over three months ago of malware in its databases and ‘did absolutely nothing about it’Wyandotte County IT officials were warned there was malware in their databases about three months before they alerted government leaders to a devastating ransom cyber attack, multiple sources tell The… Read More
State Government
Kansas City spends $1.2 million from food, lodging tax to promote neighborhood events(The Center Square) – The City Council of Kansas City is spending $1.2 million of its Neighborhood Trust Development Fund to help 131 nonprofit organizations promote neighborhood and cultural… Read More
National
Supreme Court unanimously rules against Boston in Christian flag case(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the city of Boston censoring a private flag in a public forum solely because it was a “Christian flag”… Read More
Mizzou
Two Mizzou players selected in 2022 NFL DraftLAS VEGAS, Nev. – This past weekend’s 2022 NFL Draft saw dreams come true for two former University of Missouri standout players. Cornerback Akayleb Evans was selected in the fourth… Read More
National
Politico: Leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion would overturn Roe v. WadeFormal decision would return abortion rights decisions back to states (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the landmark 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, which established… Read More
State Government
Willard man arrested after threatening to shoot up a school and church, assassinate Joel OsteenWILLARD, Mo. – A Willard man is facing felony charges after saying he planned to shoot up a school and a church and assassinate one of the nation’s most prominent… Read More
Opinion
COLUMN: What now, since the last branch of government with any fidelity has been infiltrated by an unscrupulous activist?Leaks and backstabbing happen all the time in Congress. But a new line was crossed when private data from both the Trump campaign and administration was allegedly mined by… Read More
National
72% of small businesses to increase prices due to inflation, survey finds(The Center Square) – As inflation surpasses 40-year highs, 72% of small businesses surveyed are increasing prices to keep their doors open, according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index. Read More
State Government
Missouri House passes bill that could reduce unemployment insurance benefits period to eight weeks during low unemploymentThe Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 1860 94-41 on April 14, which would reduce the maximum length of unemployment insurance benefits to eight weeks during times of low unemployment. Read More
National
A historic surge in homeschooling continues despite the return of in-person learningThe COVID-19 pandemic “ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen,” according to a recent data analysis by the Associated Press. The analysis… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: Gooseberry Bridge Farm near RogersvilleROGERSVILLE, Mo. – Former computer technician Jeremy Hill left his old career in the dust last year as he and his family started their own small business just outside of… Read More
National
As economy contracts, Biden considers canceling student loan debt(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is considering canceling student loan debt for millions of Americans, a move critics say could increase inflation and further exacerbate the nation’s… Read More
State Government
Hopes for passing sports wagering bill fade in Missouri Senate(The Center Square) – Hopes for legalized sports betting faded in the Missouri Senate this week due to a conflict over video lottery terminals. “You know, I’m always… Read More