by [email protected] | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Show Me Today
A group of researchers at Missouri S&T are working to pinpoint the best regions of the Show-Me State to find critical minerals to mine. The team will examine samples to determine if critical minerals can be found. Critical minerals are elements that are essential...
by [email protected] | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Show Me Today
Many can have issues covering the costs of legal services. For those who live in Eastern Missouri and can qualify, there is a non-profit based in St. Louis that serves 13 counties and offers free civil legal services. Marshall Griffin is joined by Legal Services of...
by Marshall Griffin | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Candidates for Congress in Missouri donโt have to live in the congressional district theyโre running for. That would change under a bill in the Missouri House. The sponsor, State Rep. Aaron McMullen, R-Independence, told the House Elections Committee on Monday that it...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 18, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
The first bill to pass both chambers in this yearโs Missouri Legislative Session is a bill that would fund over $2.2 million this budget year to help with illegal crossings at the southern border.ย Gov. Mike Parson has ordered about 200 National Guard members and up to...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 18, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt
The Republican-controlled Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session โ a controversial education package. Gathering the votes likely took some whipping. The plan passed Thursday by a vote of 82-69, with 82 being the minimum number of House votes...
by Bill Pollock | Apr 18, 2024 | News, Sports Features
The $250 million Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, approved by the Board of Curators, aims to enhance the fan experience by enclosing the north end and introducing various premium seating options, totaling up to 160,500 square feet of new construction. Scheduled...
by [email protected] | Apr 18, 2024 | News, Show Me Today
Missouri’s fall turkey hunting season will see changes. Missouri Department of Conservation’s Nick Oakley joins Bill Pollock to discuss fall’s adjustments. For more information, click here for the Missouri Department of Conservation...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 18, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
A wide-ranging crime package is another step closer to the finish line. The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would: โขCreate mental health treatment courts โขToughen penalties for suspects who run from police โขIncrease the minimum age a minor...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 17, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
The state Senate is considering a House-passed bill to strengthen penalties against suspects in police chases. โValentineโs Lawโ would make it a Class D felony to recklessly flee from or detain law enforcement using a vehicle. The sponsor, Rep. Justin Sparks,...
by Marshall Griffin | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Transportation
Public hearings are now set for the first construction projects that are part of the effort to expand Interstate 70 to six lanes across Missouri. This particular phase will expand I-70 to six lanes between Columbia and Kingdom City, along with improvements to the...
by Bill Pollock | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Sports Features
Jontay Porter, a former Missouri Tiger, and Father Tolton High School star, has been banned from the NBA. Following a league investigation, it was found that Porter disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, limited his playing time, and bet on NBA games....
by [email protected] | Apr 17, 2024 | History, Show Me Today
The Steamboat Arabia Museum in Kansas City is a remarkable place that offers visitors a hands-on experience with history. The artifacts recovered from the steamboat provide a vivid snapshot of life in the 19th century. The museum’s guided tours, educational...