State Government
$240 million I-70 Rocheport bridge project begins, connecting Missouri, nation(The Center Square) – In addition to connecting two counties separated by a river, Republican Gov. Mike Parson said a new $240 million I-70 bridge in mid-Missouri will join both… Read More
National
Study: Biden corporate tax hikes will hinder investment, economic growth(The Center Square) – A new analysis of President Joe Biden’s tax plan raises concerns about its impact on the economy both now and in the future. The American Enterprise… Read More
State Government
Press Release: Taylor Burks Raises Nearly 200k In Third Quarter HaulCandidate for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, Taylor Burks, raises over $186,000 in the third quarter this year with over $168,000 cash on hand. Voters across the Fourth Congressional District are… Read More
State Government
66-year-old Wichita man dies from a double hit-and-run after leaving Arrowhead Stadium Sunday nightKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A man was killed in a hit-and-run outside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday during the Chiefs game. The man was later identified as 66-year-old Chiefs fan Steve… Read More
National
Pelosi: ‘Yes,’ IRS ‘tracking’ of bank accounts over $600 still on table as opposition grows(The Center Square) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., doubled down on the inclusion in a spending bill of a Democratic provision that would require banks to report to… Read More
State Government
Gym in Marshfield helps gives back to the community in multiple waysMARSHFIELD, Mo. – The Community Fitness Club (CFC) of Marshfield, formerly known as ‘Marshfield Activity Center’, has a special place in the heart of its local citizens. Co-owner and operator… Read More
State Government
Missouri Gov. Parson changes five members of cabinet(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced several changes to his cabinet on Tuesday, including the immediate resignation of longtime Republican Sarah Steelman as the commissioner of… Read More
Mizzou
Badie shines in much-needed Tigers victory over North TexasThe Tigers needed to set an early tone at Faurot Field on Saturday after their 62-24 pummeling by the Tennessee Volunteers a week ago. Against a team whose resume couldn’t… Read More
National, State Government
Blunt calls on Senate to adopt bill supported by Missouri’s $12 billion outdoor industry(The Center Square) – A bill spearheaded by Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt and supported by three state Congressional reps would deliver about $20 million a year in boosted… Read More
State Government
Fulton Middle School Principal named National Principal of the YearFULTON, Mo. – Fulton Middle School Principal Beth Houf was named National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals last week. The award comes after… Read More
State Government
Springfield Public Schools slaps state lawmaker with $190,000 bill after he requested Critical Race Theory curriculum documentsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After Springfield Public Schools (SPS) teachers were given a “teaching guide” using Critical Race Theory concepts, State Rep. Craig Fishel sent a Sunshine Request… Read More
National
Food prices reach highest level in a decade(The Center Square) – Food prices hit a 10-year high worldwide, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s food price index. U.S. companies… Read More
National
Republican leaders push back against global business tax(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are pushing back against the Biden administration’s plan to join a global compact implementing a tax on U.S. corporations regardless of where they operate. Read More
National
Op-Ed: Progressive federalism is the new socialism“The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of liberalism they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, and be a socialist nation.” – Norman… Read More
Mizzou
Mizzou football needs surge of confidence ahead of North TexasMizzou football’s 62-24 loss against Tennessee couldn’t have gone much worse for the Tigers, a dysfunctional performance from both units culminating in the Tigers’ worst loss since 2008. “We weren’t… Read More
State Government
Representatives, sparked by critical federal report, express frustration with leaders of Missouri’s foster care system(The Center Square) – Members of both parties expressed frustration during a House committee hearing this week on a federal report critical of Missouri’s foster care system.Almost a thousand children… Read More
National
Unemployment sees weekly drop as end of federal benefits hits one-month mark(The Center Square) – Federal economic data released Thursday showed a sharp drop in in new unemployment filings, ending several weeks of rising claims and potentially confirming experts' predictions that… Read More
State Government
Antique cannonball safe from 1894 on display in Gainesville bankGAINESVILLE, Mo. – Visitors at Century Bank of the Ozarks in Gainesville can now view an antique cannonball safe from 1894 within its lobby. Cannonball safes were a popular item which… Read More
State Government
Supertam Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum in Carterville has re-opened and remains a hot spot on Route 66CARTERVILLE, Mo. – Supertam has been a staple in the quaint town of Carterville, Missouri since 2006. However, due to health issues, Supertam Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum’s original… Read More
National
GOP governors: Biden ignores meeting request on border crisis, propose own solutions(The Center Square) – Twenty-six U.S. governors requested to meet with President Joe Biden to propose solutions to the ongoing border crisis, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a Wednesday… Read More