Two mid-Missouri GOP state lawmakers are praising Governor Mike Parson's (R) selection of State Treasurer Eric Schmitt (R) as the state's new attorney general. State Reps. Travis Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit, and Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, attended Tuesday's announcement at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Fitzwater describes it as a great choice. "Eric has been effective in every role he's … [Read More...]
Early winter storm could bring up to 6 inches of snow in eastern Missouri
A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect as an early winter storm could bring up to six inches of snow to portions of east central and southeast Missouri Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Potentially heavy snowfall over a 12-to-18-hour period could impact an area along I-55 from St. Louis extending south to Farmington and Cape Girardeau. The weather event will likely affect travel, especially … [Read More...]
High profile Godejohn murder trial underway in southwest Missaouri
The 2015 confession of Nicholas Godejohn in a southwest Missouri killing is but a fraction of the hour and a half long interrogation footage watched by all twelve jurors and the defendant himself in court Monday. It is a strong start for Greene County Prosecutors in Springfield who for the next few days will work to prove their accusations that Godejohn not only murdered Dee Dee Blanchard … [Read More...]
Missouri recognizes public safety officers, civilians for extraordinary acts of bravery
Loved ones and public safety officials gathered Tuesday to hear story after story outlining the courage of 49 Missouri public safety officials and four civilians who put their lives on the line to save others. Gov. Mike Parson proclaimed today as Missouri Public Safety Recognition Day. During ceremonies in Jefferson City and St. Louis, medals and awards were handed out one by one to honor the … [Read More...]
Governor Parson appoints state Treasurer Eric Schmitt as Attorney General
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has named State Treasurer Eric Schmitt to replace outgoing Attorney General Josh Hawley, who's becoming a U.S. Senator. All three men are Republicans who assumed statewide office at the same time after the November 2016 election. Hawley will next be serving on the federal level after defeating two-term Democratic incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill in this … [Read More...]
GOP state lawmaker looks to represent all voters, renew fight for legislative priorities
A Missouri state representative is pledging to work for all his constituents, even those who opposed him. Republican Chuck Basye of Rocheport, who serves an area near Democratic-leaning Columbia in mid-Missouri, says it’s a privilege to represent his district. “It’s an honor to serve in the Missouri General Assembly,” said Basye. “I know that you can’t please everybody. There are quite a … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 11-13-2018
Top Stories: A Morgan County man in west central Missouri has pleaded guilty to abandonment of a corpse. Darrell Willis admitted to helping a man who killed his common-law wife move her body in a 50-gallon drum in 2016. Two types of dog food from Missouri companies have been recalled for high levels of vitamin D, which can lead to vitamin D toxicity. Nutrisca and Natural Life Pet Products, … [Read More...]
Missouri Governor Parson calls Tuesday press conference to announce next attorney general
Missouri's governor will announce his appointment for the next attorney general Tuesday morning in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson (R) has called a 9:45 a.m. press conference at the Statehouse to make the announcement. The next Missouri attorney general will replace Josh Hawley (R), who is now Senator-Elect Hawley. The Columbia Republican unseated U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) last … [Read More...]
Army veteran, Missouri newsman says his heart remains in Vietnam village
A central Missouri Army veteran says his 1968 Vietnam War experience draws him back to the communist nation. While taking one year off from college, Bob Bosma of mid-Missouri’s Boonville received a military draft notice. He was told the Army could draft him to serve in combat for two years or join for three years and choose what job he wanted. “I thought being a medic would be great. I’d be … [Read More...]
Opening weekend of Missouri firearms deer hunting season includes three hunting-related deaths
Three deaths reported as hunting accidents over the weekend are under investigation in Missouri. Saturday marked the opening weekend of Missouri’s firearms deer hunting season. One involves a Willard High School coach in southwest Missouri. Justin Atchison, 24, was killed while hunting near Cave Spring in Greene County. The Macon County Sheriff’s Department in northern Missouri is … [Read More...]
Legislature
Governor Parson appoints state Treasurer Eric Schmitt as Attorney General
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has named State Treasurer Eric Schmitt to replace outgoing Attorney General Josh Hawley, who’s becoming a U.S. Senator. All three men are Republicans who assumed statewide office at the same time after the November 2016 election. Hawley will next be serving on the federal level after defeating two-term Democratic incumbent Senator […]
Politics & Government
Missouri House members react to Schmitt appointment as attorney general (AUDIO)
Two mid-Missouri GOP state lawmakers are praising Governor Mike Parson’s (R) selection of State Treasurer Eric Schmitt (R) as the state’s new attorney general. State Reps. Travis Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit, and Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, attended Tuesday’s announcement at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Fitzwater describes it as a great choice. “Eric has been effective in […]
Economy
Missourians vote to give minimum wage workers a pay increase
A minimum wage increase has been approved by Missouri voters. The measure, known as Proposition B, will boost the wage to $12 an hour over the next four years. Representative Crystal Quade, D-Springfield, says the issue is important. “You know we have one of the lowest minimum wages around and we have a lot of […]
Education
Governor Parson signs Missouri STEM education bill into law
Legislation expanding STEM education in schools was signed into law Tuesday by Governor Mike Parson (R) in southeast Missouri’s Poplar Bluff and in St. Louis. The governor called the Legislature back into special session in September for the bipartisan bill, which was a top priority for House Speaker Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff, and House Minority […]