Missouri, Uncategorized
Historic Greer Mill near Alton continues to receive upgrades thanks to contributions from locals and the U.S. Forest ServiceALTON, Mo. – The historic Greer Mill in Oregon County, once known as Greer Roller Mill, is getting another facelift due to donations and contributions from community members. Originally built… Read More
National
What’s the impact of SCOTUS ruling on vaccine mandate for millions of health care workers?(The Center Square) – With the U.S. health care system already strained while facing increased hospitalizations during the nearly two-year long COVID-19 pandemic, many are worried that last week’s Supreme… Read More
National
United Van Lines report: Americans continue moving out of higher-tax states(The Center Square) – While Americans continued to move out of higher taxed blue states in 2021, migration patterns were different than they were in 2020, a report by… Read More
National
Biden’s rough week: A Supreme Court loss, continued economic woes, pushback from Democrats(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden saw a flurry of setbacks on a range of key issues this week, making it one of his toughest since taking office. Biden… Read More
National
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Biden’s private sector vaccine mandate, upholds health worker mandate(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on private sector businesses, though it allowed a separate mandate to stand for certain… Read More
National
Florida’s U.S. senators introduce bill to impose sanctions on ChinaGov. DeSantis seeks way to divest state funds in Chinese companies (The Center Square) – Florida’s Republican U.S. senators have introduced a bill to impose sanctions on China if the… Read More
National
Sinema stands up to Biden, Dem leadership on axing filibuster(The Center Square) – The same week that President Joe Biden called for “getting rid of” the filibuster to push through Democrats’ agenda on federalizing elections, U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema,… Read More
Mizzou
Coaching changes, transfers and hoops news at MizzouCOLUMBIA, Mo. — There’s been a whirlwind of news surrounding Mizzou athletics since the new year. Whether it’s personnel changes at Mizzou football, anguish for Mizzou basketball fans or new… Read More
National
Report: More than 50,000 illegal immigrants released into U.S. don’t show for court hearingsICE says it also doesn’t have court information for an additional 40,000 individuals it’s supposed to prosecute (The Center Square) – More than 50,000 illegal immigrants released into the U.S. Read More
State Government
Army veteran Aaron McMullen announces state representative campaignHailing from Jackson County, veteran Aaron McMullen has announced his campaign for state representative. This district is currently found within the city of Independence. The only Republican currently announced, McMullen… Read More
National
Poll: Biden’s approval rating drops to 33% as inflation surges, SCOTUS weighs vaccine mandates(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s approval rating has declined even further amid higher inflation, vaccine mandates and the president’s push for new voting laws. Quinnipiac released new … Read More
State Government
Local teacher Rachl Aguirre to run for state representativeLongtime teacher Rachl Aguirre has thrown her hat in the ring for the Republican primary on August 2nd. Running for an open seat, Rachl hopes to become the next conservative… Read More
National
Biden changes position, pushes ‘getting rid of’ filibuster for federal election takeover bill(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden stepped into the national debate over a flurry of voter legislation in a speech Tuesday where he chided Republicans over the violent protests… Read More
Schools, Uncategorized
Faith Community Health in Branson to forgive all past debts and penalty fees for 2021BRANSON, Mo. – The year of Jubilee has come to Faith Community Health in Branson as they are forgiving all past debts and penalty fees accumulated throughout 2021. Interim Director… Read More
Law Enforcement, Uncategorized
Two killed in small plane crash in St. Charles CountyST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – George King, 55, and Amanda Youngblood, 35, were tragically killed in a plane crash on Saturday night in St. Charles County. Both victims were from… Read More
National
Fight over elections, voter fraud reaches climax in Washington(The Center Square) – A fight over voting legislation has reached a climax in Washington, D.C., where Democratic leadership is making passage of laws to federalize elections their top priority… Read More
National
Fed Chair Powell: Inflation poses ‘severe’ threat to U.S. job market(The Center Square) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Tuesday that elevated inflation poses a “severe” threat to U.S. jobs and economic recovery. He… Read More
National
CDC director: 75% of COVID deaths among vaccinated had four comorbidities(The Center Square) – Ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates expected as early as this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is under increased scrutiny… Read More
National
Poll: Americans less concerned about COVID, more concerned about economy, inflation(The Center Square) – Americans are more concerned about the economy than COVID-19, even as cases surge nationwide, according to a new poll. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs… Read More
State Government
Legislation looks to put a halt on the number of catalytic converter thefts in MissouriJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The 2022 Legislative Session is underway, and State Rep. Hardy Billington hopes to pass a bill to curb the rise of catalytic converter thefts in Missouri. … Read More