NEWS UPDATE
Missouri Congressman releases whistleblower materials in Hunter Biden investigation
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has released new documents it says strengthens allegations of influence peddling by President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. The public testimony by two IRS whistleblowers follows this month’s launch of an impeachment...
Missouri fights correctional officer shortages by mobilizing special units
Missouri has created special mobile units of correctional officers to help fight staffing shortages within the state’s 19 prisons. Travis Terry, the director of the Division of Adult Institutions with the Missouri Department of Corrections, said the officers are put...
Alford says government shutdown appears likely
Barring any last-minute deals, the federal government will shut down Sunday. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, said the battle centers around a small group of Republicans who are rebelling against the agreement earlier this year that raised the nation’s debt...
Missouri S&T forecasts 3D printing’s role in manufacturing (LISTEN)
3D printing is proving to be a valuable asset for numerous fields and professions. None may be more imperative than its growing role in manufacturing. Missouri S&T has recently invested in numerous 3D printing devices to help prepare students in the manufacturing...
In effort to reduce foster care count, Missouri lawmakers review alternative
Missouri lawmakers are working to reduce the number of children who are placed into foster care. Rep. Hannah Kelly, R-Mountain Grove, chairs the Missouri Children and Families Committee. She explains why it’s so important lawmakers and the state Children's Division...
Gas prices dropping in Missouri, but still relatively high
Gas prices in Missouri are heading in the right direction, according to AAA Missouri. The average price for regular-unleaded in the Show-Me State is $3.58 a gallon – that’s nine cents a gallon lower than it was a week ago. But $3.58 is still higher than Missouri's...
Missouri U.S. Army Reserve soldiers get childcare help for drill weekends, annual training
Finding access to childcare is a struggle in Missouri and the military is no different. To improve the lives of soldiers and the nation’s military readiness, the U.S. Army Reserve is testing out a program to help soldiers in the Kansas City area get access to...
New testing option to get a high school diploma (LISTEN)
Missouri now offers two testing options to citizens trying to get their high school diploma. Alisa Nelson talks to Megan Wadley, with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, about the change and some of the differences between the tests.
Eigel talks initiative petitions that seek to add abortion exceptions
Missouri’s abortion ban currently includes an exception for health emergencies of the mother but does not include exceptions for rape and incest. Several initiative petitions filed that seek to add those to the ban are receiving pushback from both sides of the issue,...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the... www.missourinet.com
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
Drought conditions have worsened over the last week, with the percentage of the state that is Abnormally Dry increasing from 72% to 78% and the percentage in Extreme Drought moving from 5% to almost 9%. Avoid activities that could spark a fire based on local conditions.
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