Top Stories: The Major Case Squad has been activated following the discovery of a woman's body in southeast Missouri's Bernie. An autopsy is scheduled for today for Holly Kirkman, who had been missing since November 8th. And Ford Motor Company has hired an outside consultant to investigate odor complaints near its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo. Neighbors have been lodging complaints … [Read More...]
Federal law to block Missouri medical marijuana users from owning a gun
Missourians who want to get their medical marijuana card would need to need to choose between using the drug or keeping their gun. Keeping both means running the risk of being arrested because it’s illegal under federal gun laws for any marijuana user to possess a firearm. In this month’s election, state voters overwhelming passed Amendment 2 by nearly 66%, also known as New Approach … [Read More...]
Southern Missouri lawyer accused of sexually assaulting four different women
Missouri's attorney general says a grand jury in south-central Missouri's Phelps County has indicted an attorney on 18 sex-related felonies. Attorney General Josh Hawley (R) says the 18 felony counts involve alleged sexual assaults of four different women. 32-year-old Brant Lee Shockley of St. James was taken into custody on Friday. The alleged incidents happened at Shockley's home and at … [Read More...]
Missouri governor signs executive order regarding Thanksgiving Friday
Missouri's governor has signed an executive order closing most state offices on Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving. Governor Mike Parson's one-sentence executive order means most state offices will be closed on Black Friday, with the exception of emergency services such as the Highway Patrol and prisons. The executive order signed by Governor Parson is dated November 1. It reads: … [Read More...]
Familiar faces seeking Missouri education commissioner job
Missouri Board of Education President Charlie Shields says a finalist has been unanimously chosen for the permanent K-12 public school education commissioner position. Next up is making an offer to the individual. The board has interviewed finalists today for the permanent post and former Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven is among the four finalists competing for her old job. Vandeven … [Read More...]
Missouri Democratic Party sits in a dark place after November’s election
The Democratic Party in Missouri is struggling to stay relevant after sting losses in November’s election. Two-term incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill lost to Republican upstart Josh Hawley, who was elected to his first public office two years earlier, by six points after polls showed a statistical tie. Incumbents win often if polls are within the margin of error. Political watchers … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 11-19-2018
Top Stories: A Columbia woman in mid-Missouri was arrested this weekend for allegedly shooting her significant other. 36-year-old Tiffany Fountain was taken into custody after a victim was found sitting in a truck with a bullet wound to the chest. And Independence Police near Kansas City are investigating a shooting that killed one person and left another with minor injuries. Accused shooter … [Read More...]
Senator Blunt, newly elected to be fourth-ranking GOP Senator, appears on two Sunday shows
Missouri Republican Senator Roy Blunt made two national TV appearances Sunday. Newly elected as chairman of the "policy committee", the fourth-ranking GOP leadership position in the chamber, Blunt was interviewed on FOX News Sunday Morning Futures and ABC's This Week. He was warmly welcomed on the Republican-friendly FOX News program, where, among other things, he outlined the party's … [Read More...]
American Legion National Commander speaks in Jefferson City
(This is the first in a two-part series from Missourinet's Brian Hauswirth about the American Legion) The commander of Jefferson City's American Legion Post says it was a huge honor to have the Legion's national commander speak in the Capital City last week. Roscoe Enloe American Legion Post 5 Commander Jim Rosenberg says his members like to showcase the post. He notes Jefferson City has … [Read More...]
Finalists to interview today for top Missouri education spot
The Missouri Board of Education is interviewing the four finalists today for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner job. The identities of the candidates are unknown. In September, the board launched its search for the new education chief. At the time, President Charlie Shields said the hope is to have a commissioner start in January. December 1 will mark one … [Read More...]
Legislature
Federal law to block Missouri medical marijuana users from owning a gun
Missourians who want to get their medical marijuana card would need to need to choose between using the drug or keeping their gun. Keeping both means running the risk of being arrested because it’s illegal under federal gun laws for any marijuana user to possess a firearm. In this month’s election, state voters overwhelming passed […]
Politics & Government
Federal law to block Missouri medical marijuana users from owning a gun
Missourians who want to get their medical marijuana card would need to need to choose between using the drug or keeping their gun. Keeping both means running the risk of being arrested because it’s illegal under federal gun laws for any marijuana user to possess a firearm. In this month’s election, state voters overwhelming passed […]
Economy
Criminal justice reform and state employee pay will be big 2019 issues, Missouri lawmakers say
A Missouri lawmaker who was re-elected to his third term last week predicts criminal justice reform will be a top issue during the 2019 session in Jefferson City. State Rep. Travis Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit, represents Callaway and Cole counties in the House. “The feds are working through a criminal justice reform bill right now which […]
Education
Familiar faces seeking Missouri education commissioner job
Missouri Board of Education President Charlie Shields says a finalist has been unanimously chosen for the permanent K-12 public school education commissioner position. Next up is making an offer to the individual. The board has interviewed finalists today for the permanent post and former Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven is among the four finalists competing for […]