A new study by personal finance Wallethub ranks Missouri 15th in its list for best states for teachers. It also ranks the Show-Me State 3rd for lowest projected teacher turnover rate. Wallethub’s study analyzes the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 22 key metrics, including teachers’ income growth potential, pupil-teacher ratio and teacher safety. As for Missouri’s seven … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. newscast for 9-24-2018
Top stories: The son of a popular southwest Missouri restaurant founder is accused of several child sex crimes. New tailgating rules have been delayed for Kansas City Chiefs fans. Missouri could be a bellwether of how President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee plays out in the midterm elections. Jason Taylor reports. … [Read More...]
Missouri could be bellwether of how Supreme Court nominee plays in midterm election
Missouri could be the key indicator of how important the Supreme Court nominee is the midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley and fellow Republicans have aggressively used the confirmation of Washington D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a campaign wedge issue against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. President Trump gave high praise to his high court choice in front … [Read More...]
Son of popular Missouri restaurant founder accused of child sex crimes
The son of the founder of popular restaurant Lambert’s Café in southwest Missouri’s Ozark has been indicted on several sex crimes, including two counts of sex trafficking of a child. The Springfield News-Leader reports 50-year-old Benjamin Lambert, who was previously involved in running the restaurant known for throwing bread rolls, has been indicted on five charges by a grand jury. Court … [Read More...]
Missouri emergency responders urge hunters to use boating app
As boats quickly turn to bows for hunting season, Missouri 911 dispatchers want outdoorsman to keep a summertime mobile app installed on their smartphone. Fire Chief Jeff Dorhauer of mid-Missouri’s Osage Beach tells Springfield television KOLR the software called “Raft Up” will help emergency responders find people on land and water. "We expect our Uber to be able to find us quickly and … [Read More...]
Hearnes Center flooding causes estimated $100,000 in damage
The Hearnes Center floor may need more than $100,000 worth of repairs after flooding. A water main broke outside the facility and damaged the arena floor early Saturday morning. Mizzou uses Hearnes Center for several of its programs. The next scheduled event at Hearnes Center is Oct. 5 when the Tiger volleyball team plays South Carolina. A University spokesperson says it is too early to … [Read More...]
Latest Missouri court ruling puts ethics measure back on November ballot
The Missouri Court of Appeals in Kansas City has reversed a Cole County judge's decision on the "Clean Missouri" initiative - leaving the measure on the November ballot, at least for now. Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dan Mehan, a plaintiff in the case, says he'll appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City. But the Supreme Court is not required to hear it, … [Read More...]
Deadly plane crash in eastern Missouri under investigation
Two people have been confirmed dead in a small plane crash today near the Festus airport in eastern Missouri. Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak says the pilot was returning from New York with the purchased plane when it reportedly lost electrical power. Marshak says the pilot requested someone to stand at the runway with a flashlight because the airport did not have its lights on. When the … [Read More...]
Richardson and Mitten pleased with Missouri Legislature’s special session
There is bipartisan praise from Missouri House leaders about the Legislature's passage of two key bills during the special session. The bills involve expanding treatment courts and STEM education. House Speaker Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff, says both are important. "These were things that we worked very hard on in the regular session," Richardson says. "We really applaud Governor … [Read More...]
U.S. Health official: Missouri particularly impacted by opioid crisis
U.S. Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan says the Midwest, including Missouri, has been especially affected by the opioid crisis. Top HHS officials have made several stops in the St. Louis area this week to discuss the issue. “It’s one of the places where the problems are gravest,” he says. “That’s why we’re here – to make sure we hear from you all.” Missouri is … [Read More...]
Legislature
Latest Missouri court ruling puts ethics measure back on November ballot
The Missouri Court of Appeals in Kansas City has reversed a Cole County judge’s decision on the “Clean Missouri” initiative – leaving the measure on the November ballot, at least for now. Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dan Mehan, a plaintiff in the case, says he’ll appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court in […]
Politics & Government
Missouri could be bellwether of how Supreme Court nominee plays in midterm election
Missouri could be the key indicator of how important the Supreme Court nominee is the midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley and fellow Republicans have aggressively used the confirmation of Washington D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a campaign wedge issue against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. President Trump gave high praise to his […]
Economy
Richardson and Mitten pleased with Missouri Legislature’s special session
There is bipartisan praise from Missouri House leaders about the Legislature’s passage of two key bills during the special session. The bills involve expanding treatment courts and STEM education. House Speaker Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff, says both are important. “These were things that we worked very hard on in the regular session,” Richardson says. “We […]
Education
Website ranks Missouri among best states for teachers
A new study by personal finance Wallethub ranks Missouri 15th in its list for best states for teachers. It also ranks the Show-Me State 3rd for lowest projected teacher turnover rate. Wallethub’s study analyzes the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 22 key metrics, including teachers’ income growth potential, pupil-teacher ratio and […]
