National
Global economic group raises concerns about U.S. inflation, economy(The Center Square) – A major international economic forecasting group has now lowered its optimism about a U.S. rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development… Read More
State Government
Accusations of Unethical Backroom Deals have Marred the KC Airport Concessions Bidding ProcessKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Aviation Department’s recommendation to award Vantage Airport Group the bid to run concessions at KCI’s new terminal has raised several questions about the deal’s… Read More
Mizzou
Key takeaways from Missouri’s blowout win over SEMOCOLUMBIA, Mo. – By halftime, Missouri led SEMO 38-0. The Tigers scored on all six of their first-half drives, while the Redhawks failed to make it past midfield and converted… Read More
State Government
Judge to rule on lawsuit seeking refund of St. Louis earnings taxes paid by remote workers during pandemic(The Center Square) – A St. Louis circuit court judge is deciding if taxpayers living outside the city and working remotely due to the pandemic can file a lawsuit to… Read More
State Government
Missouri school districts scrambling to feed students as vendors struggle with labor, product shortages(The Center Square) – Some school districts throughout Missouri are struggling to feed students as food vendors struggle with supply chain issues and labor shortages. Kohl Wholesale, a food supplier… Read More
State Government
Veteran and Branson native takes on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in 3,800 mile haulBRANSON, Mo. – Last Thursday, The Heartlander spoke with former Branson High School graduate Amanda Hoenes as she paddled her way down the Missouri River on a 3,800 mile adventure. Read More
National
Op-Ed: Labor unions three years after Janus“Take this job and shove it. I ain’t work-en here no more. You better not stand in my way, As I’m walk-en out the door. Take this job and shove… Read More
National
Republicans call on Biden to fix border crisis in Del Rio(The Center Square) – House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is urging President Joe Biden to deploy the National Guard to help Texas personnel to resolve a humanitarian crisis resulting… Read More
Mizzou
Can SEMO challenge Mizzou as an FCS opponent?After a competitive loss in an SEC opener against Kentucky, Mizzou football looks to get back on track against Southeast Missouri State. “New week, new opportunity with an in-state opponent… Read More
State Government
Missouri to host 200th year celebration and Bicentennial Inaugural Ball this Saturday at the CapitolJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – All Missourians are invited to the Capitol building this weekend for Missouri’s Bicentennial Inaugural Ball and other events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the 24th… Read More
National
Study: Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending bill with tax increases would cause economic decline(The Center Square) – House Democrats have unveiled a litany of new tax proposals to fund President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion federal spending bill, but a new report suggests the… Read More
State Government
State officials lobby Missouri Senate panel to legalize sports wagering in 2022(The Center Square) – Fiscal Year 2021, which ended June 30, was a record year for the Missouri Lottery with ticket sales up by nearly 20% and receipts topping $1.8… Read More
State Government
30th Bi-Annual Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival kicks off this week in ConwayCONWAY, Mo. – This week kicks off the second Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival of the year in Conway, Missouri. The Day family has presented two shows a year for 30… Read More
State Government
Entire Kimberling City Police Department resignsKIMBERLING CITY, Mo. — The entire police department of Kimberling City unexpectedly resigned intermittently from Aug. 23 to Sept. 7, leaving the small town with no police department after Sept. Read More
State Government
Missouri Republicans chart 2022 effort to adopt legal voter photo ID law(The Center Square) – More than 63% of Missouri voters approved 2016’s Amendment 6, a ballot measure that included a voter photo ID mandate. But in October 2018, Cole County… Read More
State Government
St. Louis Zoo project continues to reintroduce endangered amphibian back into Missouri’s watersST. LOUIS, Mo. – The hellbender, otherwise known as the ‘mud puppy’ is trying to make a comeback in Missouri’s waters thanks to help from the Ron Goellner Center for… Read More
State Government
Hundreds of Missourians show up to Capitol in opposition against the vaccine mandate and Critical Race TheoryJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hundreds of Missourians piled into the Capitol building on Wednesday in opposition of President Biden’s vaccine mandate and recent race-based education in schools, among… Read More
National, State Government
This Is How Many Veterans There Are in Missouri Compared To Other StatesAfter nearly two decades of combat, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan marks the end of the longest war in American history. Since 2001, nearly 2,500 American service members… Read More
Mizzou
Key takeaways from the Tigers’ loss in LexingtonLEXINGTON, Ky. — Watching the Missouri-Kentucky broadcast on the SEC Network, one line from play-by-play commentator Taylor Zarzour stood out. “As long as he holds onto it,” said Zarzour… Read More
State Government
Plocher to rise from floor leader to speaker of Missouri House in 2023(The Center Square) – Majority Floor Leader Dean Plocher, R-Des Peres, was unanimously selected on Tuesday to serve as the next Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.Plocher will continue… Read More