An incredible season has come to a close for the youngest contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”. 14-year-old Kennedy Holmes, who hails from the St. Louis suburb of Florissant, placed fourth in the competition that ended Tuesday night. Holmes was the only finalist who is not a country music performer. Many Missourians have been rooting for the rising star, who has dominated over and over this … [Read More...]
Project beautifies Missouri Capitol murals showcasing state’s rich history
Paintings lining the hallways of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City look vibrant from a newly-completed repair project. Ohio-based nonprofit organization ICA Art Conservation led the restoration of about 55 murals dating back to the 1920s. Senior Paintings Conservator Andrea Chavalier tells Missourinet 76 murals were originally inspected for possible touch ups, but not all needed … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 12-18-2018
Top Stories: Greenwood Police near Kansas City say a man is in custody after he reportedly attempted to drown his 6-month-old child in a pond. Officers were able to locate and revive the child who is reportedly now in good condition. And for-profit, non-accredited Vatterott Career Colleges ceased operations yesterday. The school had a significant presence in St. Louis and also had campuses in … [Read More...]
Missouri state offices to be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Missouri's governor has signed an executive order that closes most state offices on Christmas Eve, which is Monday. Governor Mike Parson, a Republican, says he signed the executive order "so that our state employees will have time to celebrate and be with their loved ones." The governor is also asking Missourians to pause to reflect on the important relationships in their lives. The … [Read More...]
Springfield Police meet with Me Too group after CNN reports on discarded rape test kits
It's been less than a month since CNN spotlighted Springfield Police for destroying years worth of untested rape kits. Since then, Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams has been on damage control, reassuring the public that those are no longer the practices of the department. “The number one negative perception that came out of that is that that's how we are today,” says Williams. "It … [Read More...]
MU and Kansas City nonprofit offer $40 million scholarship program
The University of Missouri and a Kansas City-based nonprofit have announced a $40 million scholarship program. The new funding will support 800 additional scholarships at MU over the next several years, each worth $10,000 per year for up to five years, to Kansas City area students. KC Scholars will contribute $20 million, while MU and the University of Missouri System will contribute $10 … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 12-17-2018
Top Stories: The city of Republic in southwest Missouri has reached a settlement with the family of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2016 after suffering a seizure while driving. The city has agreed to pay the family $1.2 million. And police in two southern Missouri's towns are warning about a man scamming businesses with fake handwritten notes to get refunds worth hundreds … [Read More...]
Columbia business leaders concerned about potential massive I-70 traffic backups near Rocheport bridge
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce president is worried about the potential for massive traffic backups on I-70 in mid-Missouri, after the failure of Proposition D's ten-cent gasoline tax increase in November. Columbia Chamber President Matt McCormick gasped, when he heard Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) director Patrick McKenna say Thursday that rehabilitation of the I-70 … [Read More...]
Blunt declines to criticize judge who struck down health care law on Meet the Press
Missouri Republican Senator Roy Blunt was a guest on NBC's Meet the Press for the fourth time this year Sunday. During most of his eight-minute plus appearance, Blunt was quizzed by moderator Chuck Todd about the latest federal court decision out of Texas striking down the entire Affordable Care Act. He also commented on reports of an investigation into President Trump's inauguration … [Read More...]
What is the value of Fine Arts in Missouri schools?
A group of educators and parents intends to present next spring its recommended changes for Fine Arts learning standards within Missouri’s K-12 public schools. The focus is on expectations for coursework in theatre, music, dance and media arts. During a meeting between work group members and the Missouri Board of Education, the question was raised about the value level of Fine Arts in Missouri … [Read More...]
Legislature
Project beautifies Missouri Capitol murals showcasing state’s rich history
Paintings lining the hallways of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City look vibrant from a newly-completed repair project. Ohio-based nonprofit organization ICA Art Conservation led the restoration of about 55 murals dating back to the 1920s. Senior Paintings Conservator Andrea Chavalier tells Missourinet 76 murals were originally inspected for possible touch ups, but not all […]
Politics & Government
Missouri state offices to be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Missouri’s governor has signed an executive order that closes most state offices on Christmas Eve, which is Monday. Governor Mike Parson, a Republican, says he signed the executive order “so that our state employees will have time to celebrate and be with their loved ones.” The governor is also asking Missourians to pause to reflect […]
Economy
MoDOT director: rehabbing mid-Missouri bridge will cause three to eight-hour backups on I-70 (AUDIO)
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) director warned Thursday in Columbia about future massive traffic backups on I-70 in mid-Missouri, after the failure of a ten-cent gasoline tax increase on the November ballot. MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna says the agency only has funding for a $15 million rehabilitation on the I-70 Rocheport bridge. He says […]
Education
MU and Kansas City nonprofit offer $40 million scholarship program
The University of Missouri and a Kansas City-based nonprofit have announced a $40 million scholarship program. The new funding will support 800 additional scholarships at MU over the next several years, each worth $10,000 per year for up to five years, to Kansas City area students. KC Scholars will contribute $20 million, while MU and […]
