The president of Southeast Missouri State University has apologized for drinking from a beer bong during a Redhawks home football game on September 15. This video was posted on Twitter by @BarstoolSEMO THATS MY PRESIDENT pic.twitter.com/9wjvn0gnyH — Barstool SEMO (@BarstoolSemo) September 22, 2018 Dr. Carlos Vargas sent out a statement to students and colleagues: Statement … [Read More...]
Committee gives positive reviews to all but one Missouri judge seeking re-election
A 21-member committee has reviewed the performance of Missouri judges seeking re-election in November. During a press conference Monday in Jefferson City, Chairman Dale Doerhoff says 58 of the 59 judges evaluated meet the overall standards. The one to fall below the mark is St. Louis Associate Circuit Judge Barbara Peebles. “The primary purpose is to provide information to voters. The … [Read More...]
Missouri high court lets contentious voting redistricting measure go to public vote
The Missouri Supreme Court will not determine the fate of a ballot measure proposing to change the way voting districts are drawn up. The high bench has declined to hear the case Monday of Clean Missouri, or Amendment 1, as it will appear on the ballot. Opponents were successful in removing the proposal in a lower court in Jefferson City, but that decision by Cole County Circuit Judge … [Read More...]
Lawsuit from liberal group challenging Missouri’s voter ID law being heard in Jefferson City
Arguments in a lawsuit challenging Missouri's voter ID law are being made at the Cole County Circuit Court in Jefferson City. Hearings before Judge Richard Callahan began Monday morning. The complaint was brought on behalf of 71-one-year-old Mildred Gutierrez, a Lee's Summit resident. Gutierrez was required to sign a sworn statement under penalty of perjury because she did not have a … [Read More...]
Website ranks Missouri among best states for teachers
A new study by personal finance website Wallethub ranks Missouri 15th on 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 … [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 in 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 … [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...]
Legislature
Missouri high court lets contentious voting redistricting measure go to public vote
The Missouri Supreme Court will not determine the fate of a ballot measure proposing to change the way voting districts are drawn up. The high bench has declined to hear the case Monday of Clean Missouri, or Amendment 1, as it will appear on the ballot. Opponents were successful in removing the proposal in a […]
Politics & Government
Committee gives positive reviews to all but one Missouri judge seeking re-election
A 21-member committee has reviewed the performance of Missouri judges seeking re-election in November. During a press conference Monday in Jefferson City, Chairman Dale Doerhoff says 58 of the 59 judges evaluated meet the overall standards. The one to fall below the mark is St. Louis Associate Circuit Judge Barbara Peebles. “The primary purpose is […]
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 website Wallethub ranks Missouri 15th on 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 […]
