While the vast majority of Missouri voters are expected to vote in person this Nov. 3, some are still planning to take their chances with mail-in or absentee ballots. Missouri courts have ...
Read More »Bus tour supporting Amy Coney Barrett has Kansas City, Springfield stops next week
A nationwide-wide bus tour in support of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett will stop in Kansas City Oct. 20 and 21. The Women for Amy tour is sponsored by Concerned Women ...
Read More »Judges on Missouri’s ballot for the Nov. 3 election
Ask any voter what the most frustrating item on a ballot is and they almost always say “the judges.” From the State Supreme Court to your local Circuit Court, there is little ...
Read More »McCloskey’s indicted on weapons charge; Gov. Parson promises pardon if convicted
Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who were charged with brandishing weapons against a mob at their St. Louis home in July, have been indicted by a grand jury. The couple was indicted on ...
Read More »Missourians must register by Wednesday to vote in November election
Missourians still have time to register to vote in the November election, but they need to hurry. The deadline is this Wednesday. State residents who are eligible to vote but haven’t registered yet can apply ...
Read More »Missouri legislators express concern about effectiveness of remote education
Several Missouri leaders are concerned about the impact of remote education on students. The Subcommittee on Appropriations — Education shared their message to a group of Missouri K-12 education officials this week. ...
Read More »Mayor Quinton Lucas announces yet another approach to fight rising violent crime
Kansas City is on pace to shatter its homicide record this year, with 146 murders recorded so far. Mayor Quinton Lucas earlier this week introduced another new crime prevention initiative directed at ...
Read More »1,200 absentee ballots missing in Pettis County, county clerk says
Problems with mail-in balloting are hitting close to home. The county clerk in Pettis County, which includes Sedalia, said 1,200 absentee ballots that were supposed to arrive on September 21 are still ...
Read More »Term limits for statewide offices will be on November ballot in Missouri
With the presidential election front and center, other issues on the November ballot may be overlooked. Missouri voters will decide whether to enact a term limits for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, ...
Read More »Thanks to financial grant, Missouri folklore being put on the map
Every community in Missouri seems to have its own folklore that is passed down from generation to generation. A recent grant will enable the state to erect signs commemorating some of those ...
Read More »State Board of Accountancy opens investigation of Auditor Nicole Galloway
Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway, who also is the Democrat candidate for governor, is now under investigation by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy. The investigation is in response to a complaint filed ...
Read More »Gov. Parson activates National Guard as precaution in wake of protests
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard as a precautionary measure as protests broke over the death of Breonna Taylor. He also said the ...
Read More »Sen. Josh Hawley wants government to tackle mental health aspects of lockdowns
The ongoing pandemic and accompanying lockdowns is taking a toll on the health of many Americans, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said. “This time has been extraordinarily hard on people from ...
Read More »All Missouri schools open for some type of classes, Gov. Parson says
All Missouri public schools are back in session this week, whether in-person, online or a hybrid of the two for classes. “We want our kids in school.” Gov. Mike Parson said, “and ...
Read More »Nicole Galloway accused of breaking state election laws
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway misused tax dollars for her gubernatorial campaign, according to a complaint filed with the Secretary of State. The complaint was made by Liberty Alliance USA last week to Missouri ...
Read More »‘We Back Blue’ march in Kansas City shows support for law enforcement
On the day two deputy sheriffs were ambushed in Los Angeles, marchers turned out in Kansas City to show their support for law enforcement. About 140 people participated in the We Back ...
Read More »Regional economy is improving as unemployment dips to 5.8%
Although the economies of Missouri and Kansas were hit hard by the pandemic, things are improving as unemployment drops across the area. Creighton University’s August survey of supply managers and business leaders ...
Read More »Sen. Josh Hawley as Supreme Court nominee creates buzz
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley appearing on a list of potential Supreme Court nominees continues to cause buzz across the country. President Donald Trump released the names as health concerns grow over Justice ...
Read More »Kansas City voters rally to recall Mayor Quinton Lucas
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is being criticized for his pandemic response and budget priorities by voters who say he’s fallen short. On Wednesday evening, a group of Kansas Citians called for ...
Read More »Communist group to hold anti-Trump rally in Kansas City, other metros on Saturday
Kansas City is one of more than 20 U.S. cities targeted by communist groups for anti-Trump rallies this Saturday. The event is scheduled for noon at 47th and Main Streets at the ...
Read More »Service announced for slain St. Louis police officer Tamarris Bohannon
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced the funeral and memorial arrangements for fallen Officer Tamarris Bohannon. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the ...
Read More »Missouri police organization seeks public input on training, discipline standards
Police training and discipline have been in the spotlight in recent months. Now Missouri residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the subject through surveys, email comments and public listening ...
Read More »Political trailblazer Annie White Baxter honored by Missouri House
As the nation paused to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, members of the Missouri House gathered to honor the first woman to be elected to ...
Read More »Cameras in nursing homes to motorcycle helmets: New Missouri laws go into effect today
Several laws passed by the Missouri Legislature during the second regular session of the 100th General Assembly take effect today. Missourinet provided a brief overview of these new laws. Motorcycle helmets. House ...
Read More »MU prof relieved of teaching duties after joke offended student from Wuhan
A business professor at the University of Missouri said he was relieved of teaching duties because of a joke he made to a student in Wuhan, China, in an online class, Voice ...
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