Senator Gary Nodler (R-Joplin) will step down as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and will leave the committee effective Monday, November 30th. Nodler, who has chaired the committee for the past two sessions, made the announcement in a Friday morning press release and conference call with Capitol Press Corps reporters. [Read more...]
Mizzou basketball signs three as expected
November 13, 2009 By
Mizzou Basketball Coach Mike Anderson announced the signing of three student athletes as Kadeem Green (Charlotte, N.C./United Faith), Rick Kreklow (Columbia, Mo. / Rock Bridge) and Phil Pressey (Dallas, Texas / Episcopal) agreed to play for the Tigers beginning with the 2010-11 campaign.
Share the Harvest program expands
November 13, 2009 By
Share the Harvest — a program that provides meat to needy families — plans to increase its annual collection of venison through state economic incentives.
The Department of Economic Development has approved Share the Harvest for about $200,000 in Neighborhood Assistance Program incentives.
The Missouri Conservation Federation expects the added resources will nearly double the amount of venison donated to Share the Harvest for needy Missourians.
Dave Murphy is director of the Federation; he says the program is a win for hunters, the environment and those in need. He says more funding means more participation.
Last year, more than 250,000 pounds of venison was distributed through the program. For information on how to participate, visit http://mdc.mo.gov/hunt/deer/share/.
Joplin victim of Fort Hood shootings recovering
November 13, 2009 By
One of the most seriously wounded soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas a week ago is Joplin native Logan Burnette, who is recovering at a military hospital. [Read more...]
Sixth man arrested, sexual abuse investigation continues
November 13, 2009 By
A sixth man has been charged and more victims have stepped forward as the investigation into a sexual molestation case in west-central Missouri continues.
Police have arrested 55-year-old Larry Kidd, identified by the State Highway Patrol as an associate of 77-year-old Burrell Mohler, Sr. who is accused of presiding over the sexual abuse of young girls in the family, at times using mock marriage ceremonies prior to the abuse of the young girls. Kidd has been arrested on suspicion of rape of a child younger than 14. Allegations made against Mohler and four of his sons are that they repeatedly abused girls younger than 12. [Read more...]
