by Alisa Nelson | Mar 14, 2024 | News
The remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Julius Wolfe, of southwest Missouri’s Liberal, have been identified. The announcement has been made by the POW/MIA Accounting Agency, a U.S. Defense Department agency in charge of finding and identifying the remains of American prisoners...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 13, 2024 | Economy, Health / Medicine, News
Missourians with disabilities and their loved ones are at the state Capitol this week to rally in support of the rights of the state’s disability community. Some of the challenges they face are access to affordable transportation, employment, housing that fits their...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 13, 2024 | Military, News, Politics / Govt
The U.S. military offers many attractive enlistment bonuses to those who sign up to protect our nation. They can range from $2,000 to $50,000, depending on the need and the specialized skill. Then Uncle Sam wants his cut. A Missouri lawmaker wants as much of the bonus...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 12, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
Current Missouri law allows Medicaid payments to cover the cost of hearing aids for eligible low-income children, pregnant women, and visually-impaired people. A Missouri House bill would expand coverage to include hearing aids and cochlear implants for all eligible...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 11, 2024 | Business, Economy, Education, News, Politics / Govt
Missouri has come up with a plan to help 150,000 adults earn a postsecondary credential by 2030. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development’s strategic framework is to have 60% of working-aged Missourians earn a credential and have 70% are...