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How will McCaskill vote on Supreme Court nomination?

The Washington Times Newspaper is reporting today that the fate of long-time incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill and her bid for re-election may hinge on her Supreme Court vote. The paper says that ...

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Will Missourians be able to fly after Oct. 10?

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It may become more difficult to fly out of Missouri if Missouri legislators can’t get their act together over identification for residents that meets federal requirements. Any time you fly, or go ...

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George Soros behind Missouri Amendment 1

Amendment 1, which will be on the November ballot, also known as “Clean Missouri,” sounds good. Who wouldn’t want our state to be “clean”? But there’s a lot more than meets the ...

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Man sentenced for printing child pornography at library

A Kansas City man has been found guilty and sentenced for leaving child pornography on a public library printer. David R. Buie, 63, of Kansas City, was found guilty of one count ...

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Apartment features all-in-one bathroom and kitchen

It reminds some of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer moves his kitchen into the shower. But this is no comedy gag. News that a tiny studio apartment in St. Louis has a ...

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Plan to expand zoo includes increased taxes

Kansas City leaders have heat over the last few years for spending decisions involving light rail and an expanded international airport. Now, the city is being asked to help build a $75 ...

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3 charged in murder of local woman who retired to Belize

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Three people connected to disappearance of a Blue Springs woman in the Central American country of Belize have been arrested and charged with her murder. The body of 68-year-old Sherris Stringham had been ...

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Tropical storm on path towards Kansas City

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Tropical Storm Gordon is expected to cross the Gulf this week, making a beeline straight for Kansas City. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch on Sunday for parts of ...

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Lake Doniphan…whatever the season!

Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center is situated on 300 wooded, rolling acres surrounding two scenic lakes, just outside of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. We’re only a short traffic free drive from downtown ...

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AG Josh Hawley sues over duck boat tragedy

Attorney General Josh Hawley on Friday sued the owners and operators of a tourist boat that sank in Lake Tanneycomo in Branson, killing 17 people. The suit alleges that the companies violated ...

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County jail guard sentenced for smuggling

A former Jackson County detention officer has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling contraband cellphones and other items to inmates in the jail. Twenty-seven-year-old Andre Lamonte Dickerson, of Kansas City, was ...

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Greyhound in head-on originated in St. Louis

A Greyhound Bus carrying 49 people that crashed in New Mexico, killing seven people Thursday, originated in St. Louis Wednesday. Greyhound officials confirmed the deadly bus crash, #1333, was traveling from Albuquerque, ...

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New Missouri law aims to protect definition of ‘meat’

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You now have to call meat for what it is…meat. At least in Missouri. A new law went into effect this week that makes it illegal for processed food manufacturers from wrongly labeling ...

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Top 10 Missouri bills becoming law today

Today will see 144 bills go into affect that were passed by the Republican-controlled Missouri Legislature. Over the last 100 years, Aug. 28 is traditionally the day that happens and this year ...

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As panhandling gets out of hand, new law proposed

With the strongest economy in 60 years, you would think that panhandling on street corners would decline. Not so in most American cities–including Kansas City. While many are truly in need, the ...

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Restaurant changing neighborhood with every plate

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It’s becoming one of Kansas City’s most popular lunch spots and changing a neighborhood in the process. What sets it apart from others are the prices. A month after opening, customers are ...

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Huge aquarium planned for famous Branson theater

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A grand redevelopment could be in the works for what was once one of the most iconic theaters in Missouri’s biggest tourist destination, Branson. Thursday the Branson Board of Alderman heard a ...

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Three Missouri Catholic dioceses ask Hawley to investigate

The Catholic dioceses Kansas City-St. Joseph, of St. Louis,  and Jefferson City have asked the Missouri Attorney General’s office to investigate whether their clergy members have committed sexual abuse. Attorney General Josh ...

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Missouri expands website to watch government spending

Missouri citizens will now have an expanded ability to check-up on state government and it’s spending habits. A new public-facing portal for state monetary data aims to be a significant update on ...

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Parents tell school district to stay out of sack lunches

Parents of children at a Missouri school are fighting back after the school district announced it was banning fast food from being eaten on campus during school hours. But it appears it’s ...

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Missouri News Briefs

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Missouri news briefs. Short and sweet. Former top Missouri democrat accused of lavish spending with campaign dough A former prosecutor and chairman of Missouri’s Democratic Party is set to be sentenced next ...

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Local church discovers secretary stole half million dollars

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A Blue Springs church is dealing with the reality that a beloved church secretary was a thief. For almost a decade, the employee and member of a St. Robert Bellarmine Parish got ...

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Who has more bad drivers: Missouri or Kansas?

State Line Road and a river divide Kansas City between two states. Now, something else divides the metro–how good a driver you are. A new study says Missouri drivers are some of ...

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Another case against Greitens dropped: no charges

The Missouri Ethics Commission has now ended a case against Eric Greitens without charges. After being forced to resign from pressure by his own party, Missouri’s former governor may be wondering “What ...

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Teen loses best friend killed in church van crash

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The bonds of friendship are difficult to break. Even in death. Nearly one week ago, three teens from the Overland Park area died on their way to a church float trip. A ...

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