National
Poll: Majority of Americans think those refusing vaccine should not lose job(The Center Square) – New polling on President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate shows the majority of Americans do not think unvaccinated workers should lose their jobs. Convention of States… Read More
State Government
Jackson County, MO faring worse under mask mandate compared to mandateless Johnson County, KansasKANSAS CITY – As discussions of county mask mandates have become more prevalent in recent months, many who are opposed continue to question if the mandates work, or if their… Read More
National
Congress faces government shutdown Thursday(The Center Square) – Congress faces a potential government shutdown this week as Democrats and Republicans wrestle over several trillion dollars in federal spending. The federal government will run out… Read More
Mizzou
Heartbreak in Chestnut Hill: recapping Mizzou’s OT loss to Boston CollegeThe Tigers entered the fourth quarter trailing 27-17 with the ball in their hands after a long Boston College drive resulted in a field goal. Mizzou needed urgency, and that’s… Read More
State Government
Political action committee launches recall petition of Kansas City mayor, five council members(The Center Square) – After failing to get the required number of verified signatures for a recall election for a Kansas City councilman, the political action committee “Take KC Back”… Read More
State Government
Hillsboro High School pays tribute to veterans in first ever POW/MIA Remembrance eventHILLSBORO, Mo. – Hillsboro High School honored veterans and prisoners of war in an unprecedented way at the first ever POW/MIA remembrance football game against Festus on Friday night. Hillsboro… Read More
National
Abbott says Texas will hire Border Patrol agents if Biden administration fires any(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would hire any Border Patrol agent fired by the Biden administration after White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said agents… Read More
State Government
Springfield church raises $1.1 million to help erase medical debtsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – One local church in Springfield is spreading the joy of giving, long before the holiday season kicks off. Red Tree Church has had its doors open for… Read More
National
26 governors call on Biden to end border crisis(The Center Square) – More than half of all U.S. governors have called on President Joe Biden to end what they describe as a national security and public health crisis… Read More
National
CDC alerts medical professionals to be on alert over Afghan evacuees potentially spreading infectious diseases(The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that medical professionals and clinicians be on alert for infectious diseases among Afghan nationals recently… Read More
State Government
Missouri Conservation Commission considering new paddlefishing regulationsAfter an open meeting on August 27, the Missouri Conservation Commission is considering proposed changes regarding the regulations of paddlefish snagging. Currently, the state does not define a code for… Read More
National
Biden decision to ban horses for border patrol draws backlash from Republicans(The Center Square) – Border patrol agents will be banned from using horses in Del Rio, Texas, the Biden administration announced Thursday, after viral photos showed agents on horseback capturing… Read More
Mizzou
Mizzou faces daunting road task in Boston CollegeBOSTON – Boston College stands out on Mizzou’s 2021 schedule. It is the farthest the Tigers have to travel for any game this season, the Tigers’ only matchup against a… Read More
National
Border Patrol: Despite Mayorkas’ claims, 60% of migrants being released into U.S. communities(The Center Square) – Despite claims made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the majority of those entering the U.S. illegally are not being deported by U.S. Immigration… Read More
National
President Biden proposes the monitoring of Americans’ bank accounts, Republicans vow to fight itD.C. – President Biden has sparked nationwide outrage for his recent tax proposal that plans to bolster perhaps America’s most hated governmental institution: the IRS. Biden’s proposal will force banks… Read More
State Government
Springfield Police Officer receives kidney from Independence Police Officer who was killed in line of duty last weekINDEPENDENCE, MO — The kidney of Independence Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, who was killed in the line of duty last week, has been donated to Springfield Police Officer Mark Priebe. Read More
National
Potential exodus of Navy SEALs brings backlash on vaccine mandate(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate sparked controversy among Americans, but one of the nation’s most elite fighting forces may be hit harder than other groups… Read More
State Government
Veterans memorial to be built at Seneca City HallSENECA, Mo. – The City of Seneca is building a veterans memorial on the southside of City Hall to honor veterans and current military service membersEight flag poles will line… Read More
State Government
Federal court weighs motion to lift two-year stay on Missouri’s eight-week abortion ban(The Center Square) – Two years before Texas legislators adopted a law banning abortion at six weeks, the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill criminalizing abortions at eight weeks. While… Read More
National
Abbott announces more funding for Operation Lone Star as hundreds of law enforcement officers descend on Del Rio(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the state will allocate an additional $100 million to enhance Operation Lone Star border security operations as a surge in… Read More