National, State Government
Judge reinstates status of two schools punished by ISBE for not following mask mandate(The Center Square) – A judge in Effingham County has issued a temporary restraining order against the Illinois State Board of Education and reinstated the recognition status of two… Read More
State Government
Cave diving team efforts find endless depths inside Roaring River State Park springCASSVILLE, Mo. – Roaring River State Park is home to what could be one of the deepest springs in the United States, and the Kiss Rebreathers diving team from Fort… Read More
National
Sen. Hawley, other Republicans blast FBI for targeting outspoken parents at school board meetings(The Center Square) – A new FBI focus on parents accused of harassing school officials around the country over curriculum and COVID-19 policies is being criticized by Republican lawmakers as… Read More
State Government
Jackson County Judge finds Mayor Quinton Lucas and KC City Council violated state law after voting to massively cut KCPD fundingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council violated state law for passing two ordinances that defunded KCPD… Read More
National
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland mobilizes FBI to investigate disgruntled parents after NSBA equates parents’ concerns to “domestic terrorism”D.C. – The National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to President Biden last week urging him to investigate disgruntled parents who voice vehement frustration with their school… Read More
National
Abortion, gun rights, more: Supreme Court faces litany of major cases this term(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court began its fall term this week and faces a series of high-profile cases that could have impacts nationwide. The justices, who are… Read More
National
GOP governors to gather at border to pressure Biden on illegal immigration(The Center Square) – Republican Govs. Greg Abbot of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona are hosting nine governors in Mission, Texas, Wednesday to denounce President Joe Biden’s policies leading… Read More
National
Poll: Americans oppose tax hikes, increasing national debt in Congressional spending plans(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden failed to get either of Congress’ two major spending bills passed last week, and now new polling shows that the plans may be… Read More
National, State Government
State Sen. Eric Burlison announces bid for Missouri’s 7th congressional seatSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – State Sen. Eric Burlison announced his candidacy for Missouri’s 7th Congressional District last month, joining four other challengers vying for the Republican nomination. Burlison currently represents… Read More
State Government
First ever black bear hunting season kicks off in Missouri later this monthMissouri will witness it’s very first black bear hunting season this year starting on Oct. 18 and continuing through Oct. 27. The last time that anyone hunted bears in Missouri,… Read More
National
New DHS guidelines: Entering U.S. illegally is not enough to be arrested despite federal law saying it is(The Center Square) – New guidelines issued by Department of Homeland Security state that entering the U.S. illegally – violating immigration laws established by Congress – is no longer an… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s 2.5-cent gas tax hike went into effect Friday(The Center Square) – Missouri’s first Motor Fuels Tax (MFT) increase since 1996 went into effect Friday with the state’s 17 cents gas tax going up by 2.5 cents a… Read More
State Government
Northland Christian Schools Announces $1.52 Million Grant from The Herzog FoundationKANSAS CITY, MO (October 2, 2021) – Northland Christian Schools is pleased to announce the commitment of a $1,520,000 grant from the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation. The… Read More
State Government
Annual City of Branson cleanup begins MondayBRANSON, Mo. – The City of Branson holds an annual Fall Cleanup event each year in an effort to keep the city clean. However, due to COVID-19, the event was… Read More
State Government
More red flags continue to plague the KC airport concessions bidding processKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ahead of next week’s full City Council vote to either accept or deny Vantage Airport Group’s contract proposal, more questions and red flags continue to raise… Read More
Mizzou
What does Tennessee have in store for the Missouri Tigers?Mizzou football returns to in-conference competition with a home matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers, and both programs are searching for win number one in the SEC East. The Tigers and… Read More
State Government
Cox Branson staff to receive panic button devices due to an increase in hospital violenceBRANSON, Mo. – Cox Medical Center in Branson will soon be implementing panic buttons for staff members who work with the public. The facility has seen an uptick in violence… Read More
State Government
Missouri issues grants to investigate crimes against children committed during pandemic(The Center Square) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is allocating $1.8 million in grant assistance to investigate crimes that victimized children during the pandemic, restoring funding for an initiative included… Read More
National
Biden policy imposes vaccine mandate on Border Patrol agents, not migrants(The Center Square) – Border patrol agents who’ve spent their career protecting the U.S. now face termination if they refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by November. At the same… Read More
State Government
Longtime Missouri State Senator Jim Mathewson passes at 83 years oldSEDALIA, MO — Longtime Missouri State Senator Jim Mathewson passed away at his home in Sedalia on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. Born in… Read More