Missouri firefighters, including those in Marthasville, have additional crews helping out during this weekend’s expected winter storm. Marthasville Fire Chief Jeff Backhaus overseas three stations near eastern Missouri’s Warrenton that are made up of volunteer firefighters. He tells Missourinet crews are prepared for the worst but hope for the best. “We haven’t changed anything from last … [Read More...]
Some Missouri charities stepping in to help food stamp recipients during shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits commonly referred to as food stamps for the month of February early. It's not additional benefits, but an early release because of the federal government shutdown. According to the USDA, a provision in the congressional spending plan that expired in late December leaves funding in … [Read More...]
Missouri man killed in Syrian suicide blast
A St. Louis man is among four Americans killed this week in a suicide bombing attack in Syria. Governor Mike Parson says a Pentagon official called to inform him that Scott Wirtz died in Wednesday’s attack. “Scott died bravely, serving our nation in a dangerous part of the world. For that, we are grateful,” says the Republican governor and U.S. Army veteran. “We want to thank his family for … [Read More...]
Portions of northern Missouri to see heavy snow, icy roads a concern in much of state Saturday
The winter storm making its way across Missouri won't dump as much snow in most parts of the state as last weekend's historical weather event. However, there'll be impressive totals in the northern part of the state just the same. A band surrounding Bethany in northwest Missouri which includes the majority of five counties should receive 8-12 inches of snow. Those counties are Nodaway, … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 01-18-19
Top Stories: More snow is coming to Missouri beginning tonight. Spencer Mell with the National Weather Service says there should be ample time to clear the roadways in and around Kansas City before the Chiefs playoff game Sunday evening. But he says those attending will have to brave the elements. And southern Missouri Republican Congressman Jason Smith has apologized for an exchange on the … [Read More...]
Southern Missouri Congressman apologizes for yelling “Go back to Puerto Rico” at Democrats
Southern Missouri Republican Congressman Jason Smith has apologized for an exchange on the House floor Thursday. According to widely reported accounts, Smith expressed contrition to California Democratic Representative Tony Cárdenas after yelling “Go back to Puerto Rico" while Cárdenas was at the House podium. A spokesperson for Representative Smith said the comment was directed at 30 … [Read More...]
Parson to announce details about two northwest Missouri prisons on Friday (AUDIO)
Missouri's governor is scheduled to announce details on Friday about his plan to consolidate two prisons in northwest Missouri's Cameron. Governor Mike Parson (R) wants to close the maximum-security Crossroads Correctional Center and consolidate it with Western Missouri Correctional Center, which is down the street. Governor Parson met Thursday with Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) … [Read More...]
Governor Parson to vastly reorganize numerous state agencies
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed three executive orders to bring a sweeping reorganization of several state agencies. The governor held a news conference Thursday in Jefferson City with the heads of four departments to announce his actions. The agency most affected by the changes will be the Department of Economic Development (DED), which will have its number of employees reduced … [Read More...]
Missouri professor resigns amid accusations of using students as servants
A University of Missouri-Kansas City professor has resigned - two months after accusations surfaced about some of his international students being used as personal servants. The Kansas City Star reports nearly one dozen former students say Dr. Ashim Mitra hinted and threatened to have their visas revoked if they did not do things like mow his lawn, care for his dog, serve at his social gatherings … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 01-17-19
Top Stories: A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Kansas City area and parts of northern Missouri this morning as icing on roads is possible. Freezing drizzle is possible until 9 am. And precipitation will move into the state tomorrow with snow toward northern Missouri, rain south of I-70, and a mix in between. The wintry mix and snow will slowly creep south through the night and into … [Read More...]
Legislature
Parson to announce details about two northwest Missouri prisons on Friday (AUDIO)
Missouri’s governor is scheduled to announce details on Friday about his plan to consolidate two prisons in northwest Missouri’s Cameron. Governor Mike Parson (R) wants to close the maximum-security Crossroads Correctional Center and consolidate it with Western Missouri Correctional Center, which is down the street. Governor Parson met Thursday with Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) […]
Politics & Government
Some Missouri charities stepping in to help food stamp recipients during shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits commonly referred to as food stamps for the month of February early. It’s not additional benefits, but an early release because of the federal government shutdown. According to the USDA, a provision in the congressional spending plan that expired in late […]
Economy
Parson to announce details about two northwest Missouri prisons on Friday (AUDIO)
Missouri’s governor is scheduled to announce details on Friday about his plan to consolidate two prisons in northwest Missouri’s Cameron. Governor Mike Parson (R) wants to close the maximum-security Crossroads Correctional Center and consolidate it with Western Missouri Correctional Center, which is down the street. Governor Parson met Thursday with Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) […]
Education
Missouri professor resigns amid accusations of using students as servants
A University of Missouri-Kansas City professor has resigned – two months after accusations surfaced about some of his international students being used as personal servants. The Kansas City Star reports nearly one dozen former students say Dr. Ashim Mitra hinted and threatened to have their visas revoked if they did not do things like mow […]