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Missouri Senate passes redistricting plan likely to maintain 6-2 Republican advantage

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After months of contentious debate, the Missouri Senate on Thursday approved a map for redistricting the state’s eight congressional districts. If the House passes the bill, it will go to Gov. Mike ...

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Missouri couple helps 30 orphan children escape Ukraine

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A Springfield couple, who adopted a daughter from Ukraine eight years ago, have helped 30 children escape from the war-torn nation. The Farrells purchased a bus for an orphanage that they partner ...

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Republicans call on Greitens to drop out of Senate race in wake of abuse allegations

Fellow Republicans are calling on Eric Greitens to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race following allegations that he was physically abusive to his former wife and children. “If you hit a woman ...

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Silver Dollar City opens, expects large crowds as pandemic ends

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Silver Dollar City opened for the 2022 season Wednesday, March 16. Spring Ride Days runs through March 20 and again March 23-27 and will take advantage of warmer temperatures. Guests at the ...

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Kansas City speaker cancelled by Christian college for sharing biblical truths about sexuality

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A Christian college in Massachusetts cancelled three planned talks by a Kansas City speaker after students called his remarks misogynist and transphobic. Marvin Daniels, executive director of The Hope Center, spoke on ...

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Missouri House approves resolution supporting Ukraine

The members of the Missouri House have approved a resolution to express their support for Ukraine and its people and to condemn Russia’s attack on the sovereign nation. The resolution calls Russia’s ...

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Missouri sues communist China for covid cover-up

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Missouri’s Attorney General Eric Schmitt is taking on the communist government of China over their misleading the world on the Covid virus. In an interview with the Epoch Times, Schmitt says the ...

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Josh Hawley introduces bill to reopen U.S. energy “full throttle”

U.S. energy production would kick into high gear in a new plan by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). The popular Missouri senator on Monday, Feb. 28, vowed to introduce legislation that will reopen energy production in the ...

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The People’s Convoy of truckers heads from California to Washington, D.C.

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The United States is about to get its own version of Canada’s truck convoy. Truckers will leave Barstow, Calif., on Wednesday and head cross-country to Washington, D.C.  Other convoys are also forming ...

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Missouri and Kansas residents warned about risk to pets from coyotes

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Both Missouri and Kansas natural resource officials are warning the public about coyotes. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the residents should keep in mind that we’re now in what are four ...

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Vicky Hartzler releases campaign ad criticizing men competing in women’s sports

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Missouri Senate candidate Vicky Hartzler is tackling the destruction of women’s sports by transgender men in a new campaign commercial. She begins the ad by referencing Lia Thomas, the University of Pennsylvania ...

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St. Louis among cities with highest inflation

St. Louis now has the distinction of some of the highest inflation in the nation. The Gateway to the West city, which counts over two and a quarter million residents encompassing two ...

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Update on Missouri congressional redistricting battle

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After more than 50 hours of the record-breaking filibuster on the Senate floor, the seven conservative caucus members are taking a break. That’s because Republican leadership has said there will be no ...

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Local forecasters get do-over as Winter Storm Warning issued

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Local weather forecasters got it horribly wrong during the last winter storm warning. Just weeks ago they forecast up to 12 inches of snow locally yet just 2-4 fell across most of ...

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Rep. Jason Smith will seek reelection instead of joining crowded Senate race

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Smith is a common name but it won’t be on the ballot for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Missouri. Rep. Jason Smith is telling colleagues he wants to be ...

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Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush won’t give up defunding police

Missouri’s member of the Squad, Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis, is standing firm on her commitment to defunding the police. “I always tell [fellow Democrats], ‘If you all had fixed ...

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Pro-life Missouri Senators will set record for longest filibuster ever as debate over redistricting goes on

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Today seven conservative, pro-life Missouri senators are setting a record for the longest filibuster in Missouri state history. It’s part of their effort to oppose 14 Senate Republicans who have sided with ...

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Good Bible engagement makes good neighbors

People who are rooted in Scripture tend to make better neighbors. That’s the assessment of a study released by the American Bible Society. The State of the Bible USA 2021 report “Good ...

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City Union Mission exceeds fundraising goal

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City Union Mission’s CELEBRATE HOPE campaign has raised $7,110,000, exceeding their goal of $6.5 million. “Our God has provided for us in such a tremendous way through our community,” stated Chief Executive ...

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Nebraska joins Convention of States effort to amend U.S. Constitution

The movement for a Convention of States is gaining strength after Nebraska became the 17th state to approve it. A Convention of States to make changes to the U.S. Constitution has never ...

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Midwest Christian College Expo is Feb. 26 in Kansas City

Christian colleges from across the nation will visit Kansas City Feb. 26 for the two-state region’s largest private college fair. The 24th annual Christian College Expo will feature over 50 Christian colleges ...

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Supporters of 7-1 congressional map rally at Missouri Capitol

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The battle over redistricting Missouri’s eight congressional seats heated up in Jefferson City on Monday. Several senators joined political activists from across Missouri to oppose a proposed 6-2 congressional redistricting map that ...

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Missouri Rep. Billy Long responds to YouTube after it removed campaign ad

Missouri Rep. Billy Long, who is running for the Republican nomination for Senate, is firing back at YouTube after it removed one of his campaign commercials. The ad, which was slated to ...

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Missouri teen turns rejection into success by starting his own business

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If you can’t join ‘em, beat ‘em. After being turned down for jobs by 17 fast-food restaurants, a St. Louis teen decided to start his own business. “It got pretty tiring,” Jonathan ...

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UPDATE: Hundreds rally against Missouri DHSS Director Kauerauf at confirmation hearing

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On Monday more than 250 people from across the state rallied inside the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda to oppose the confirmation of the DHSS Donald Kauerauf. “No Vote. No Vote,” echoed through ...

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