Fifteen percent of the people who run our state parks system are losing their jobs.
The state has 715 people who manage and maintain state parks and historic sites. But the economy will cost more than 100 of them their jobs. [Read more...]
Skelton urges Obama to send more resources to Afghanistan
October 19, 2009 By
Defense spending on the war in Afghanistan has been a big concern to legislators, the military and the public. West Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton gives an update.
Skelton’s district encompasses Whiteman Air Force Base and Fort Leonard Wood. He’s the ranking chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and is throwing his support behind General Stanley McChrystal. Skelton says he’s urging Obama to give McChrystal the troops he’s asked for.
Skelton says he’s long said the war in Afghanistan is the “forgotten war” and the right resources were not given to Afghanistan — the genesis of attacks on America — when the U.S. was diverted into the war in Iraq.
NW Missouri State and Missouri Western solidify playoff hopes
October 19, 2009 By
#15 Missouri Western rushed for 223 yards on 49 carriers as they beat #14 Central Missouri 36-21 on the Griffons’ on Homecoming. The 5th ranked Northwest Missouri Bearcats continue to roll along after their 45-12 at Emporia State.
Missouri State’s Harbor and Hottelman grab MVC honors
October 19, 2009 By
Missouri State tight end Clay Harbor has been named Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week, and kicker Matt Hottelman is the Special Teams Player of the Week.
