(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri senators are going forward with a two-prong funding plan for public schools that bases their state aid on the strength of the economy. A… Read more »
Category: Missouri News
Damage assessment begins after Missouri storms
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — Officials in many areas of Missouri are assessing damage after massive storms brought high winds, heavy rain, flash floods and tornadoes to the state. University City… Read more »
R-6 District has two issues on the April 8 ballot
By DEVIN R. NEGRETE (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – Voters will decide the fate of two separate ballot issues on April 8 to benefit the Warrensburg R-6 School District. These proposed… Read more »
Concert lineups announced for Missouri State Fair
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair officials recently announced the entertainment lineup at the Pepsi Grandstand. The concerts include performances by Jake Owen, Sara Evans, Joan Jett and… Read more »
Dozens hurt when school bus flips in Missouri
(EWING, Mo., AP) — Nearly two dozen students were injured after their school bus overturned along a rural road northeast Missouri. The Missouri Highway Patrol says the bus rolled into… Read more »
Ex-president of Missouri bank sentenced for fraud
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — A former president of a southwest Missouri bank is going to prison for defrauding the institution of $413,000 in less than one year. The U.S. Attorney’s… Read more »
Mo. man out on bond arrested at the border
(PARK HILLS, Mo., AP) — A Missouri man is in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol after allegedly illegally crossing into Mexico while out of jail on bond. The… Read more »
Kansas City faces discrimination lawsuits
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Kansas City has settled four discrimination lawsuits filed by former part-time municipal prosecutors at a cost of more than $1 million since last July, and… Read more »
Joplin lawyer admits $586,000 theft from clients
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — A southwest Missouri attorney faces up to 33 years in federal prison after admitting he stole more than $586,000 from clients of his Joplin legal practice…. Read more »
House Democrat proposes end to gay marriage ban
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A Missouri House Democrat has introduced legislation that would repeal the state’s ban on gay marriage. Mike Colona, a House member from St. Louis who… Read more »