About 4,700 freshmen began classes Monday morning at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mizzou officials say the number is 4,696. The university says that's a 13.1 percent increase compared to 2017 and is the largest increase in ten years. Mizzou says the 87 percent retention rate is the highest in school history. School officials say the statistics indicate students are succeeding … [Read More...]
Governor Parson announces relief package for Missouri farmers impacted by drought
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced a drought relief plan for the state’s farmers Monday at a news conference at the state capitol in Jefferson City. The plan includes access to public water from which farmers can pump water out and a lottery to harvest hay from state land. Roughly 98% of the state has been impacted by drought. The hardest hit areas experiencing “exceptional … [Read More...]
Ashcroft launches probe into Missouri polling place possibly changing election results
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has opened an investigation into a St. Charles County polling place closure that may have changed the results of this month’s primary election. The doors to the polling location at 2 Dunmore Circle in O’Fallon, the Monticello Clubhouse remained locked for 90 minutes past opening time. “It is unacceptable that precinct voters were turned away, … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m News 8-20-2018
Top Stories: Several tornadoes were reported in southwest Missouri yesterday including one in Aurora which downed trees and power lines and caused roof damage to at least one mobile home. Storms left more than 2,000 homes without power in the region last night. And a team of first responders rescued a swimmer who attempted to swim across the Mississippi River in south St. Louis County last … [Read More...]
Missouri Ethics Commission closes Greitens case after prosecutor declines to file charges
The Missouri Ethics Commission has closed a case against former Governor Eric Greitens. The Commission dropped its investigation of Greitens, his campaign committee, Greitens For Missouri, and campaign associate Danny Laub Friday in a letter to all three parties. The case was closed even though the Commission found “reasonable grounds” to believe a criminal violation occurred when the … [Read More...]
Libla: “We need to fund the Missouri State Fair more” (AUDIO)
A veteran state lawmaker who represents the Bootheel is calling for additional funding for the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. State Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, says the fair showcases Missouri. "We need to get this place (the state fairgrounds), I mean absolutely get our buildings redone that need to be done. We need to pave our (fairgrounds) streets. I know there's been some stuff … [Read More...]
New law expected to reduce Missouri’s sex offender registry count
Missouri has about 19,300 people listed on its sex offender registry. That figure is expected to decline soon because of a law taking effect this month. St. Charles Republican State Rep. Kurt Bahr, who sponsored the provisions included in a Senate bill, tells Missourinet the changes will show three levels of sex offenders, instead of one, depending on the severity of the crime … [Read More...]
Ashcroft says Missouri farmers are optimistic about the future (AUDIO)
SEDALIA, Mo.- Missouri's Secretary of State is praising the State Fair in Sedalia, noting that Missouri farmers feed the world. Jay Ashcroft (R) spoke to Missourinet at the Governor's ham breakfast on Thursday. He says coming to the fair is fun. "Meeting the people of Missouri, talking to them and getting their ideas, this is Missouri, this is what makes our country great at the Missouri … [Read More...]
Parson to drop Missouri’s top cop
Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Drew Juden is leaving the agency at the end of this month, but not on his own accord. Gov. Mike Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells Missourinet the governor wants to go in a different direction. “The governor has the ability to choose his or her own administration,” she says. Juden, of southeast Missouri's Sikeston, took over the top … [Read More...]
Missouri nail company cites Trump’s tariffs for additional layoffs
Mid Continent Nail Corporation in southeast Missouri’s Poplar Bluff has laid off about 160 workers since President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports began on June 1. The company now employs fewer than 340 workers, down from about 500 before the tariffs took effect. Temporary workers have been let go and some permanent workers have left for other jobs and have not been … [Read More...]
Legislature
Libla: “We need to fund the Missouri State Fair more” (AUDIO)
A veteran state lawmaker who represents the Bootheel is calling for additional funding for the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. State Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, says the fair showcases Missouri. “We need to get this place (the state fairgrounds), I mean absolutely get our buildings redone that need to be done. We need to […]
Politics & Government
Mizzou announces retention rate is highest in school history
About 4,700 freshmen began classes Monday morning at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mizzou officials say the number is 4,696. The university says that’s a 13.1 percent increase compared to 2017 and is the largest increase in ten years. Mizzou says the 87 percent retention rate is the highest in school history. School officials say the statistics […]
Economy
Libla: “We need to fund the Missouri State Fair more” (AUDIO)
A veteran state lawmaker who represents the Bootheel is calling for additional funding for the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. State Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, says the fair showcases Missouri. “We need to get this place (the state fairgrounds), I mean absolutely get our buildings redone that need to be done. We need to […]
Education
Mizzou announces retention rate is highest in school history
About 4,700 freshmen began classes Monday morning at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mizzou officials say the number is 4,696. The university says that’s a 13.1 percent increase compared to 2017 and is the largest increase in ten years. Mizzou says the 87 percent retention rate is the highest in school history. School officials say the statistics […]
