by [email protected] | Apr 22, 2024 | Business, News, Show Me Today
Peer-to-peer payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal have made transferring money between friends incredibly convenient, but as Kimberly Palmer of Nerd Wallet points out, there are certainly risks involved. Errors can occur, whether it’s sending money to the wrong...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 22, 2024 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
Missouriโs net farm income will likely drop 18% this year to $3.6 billion, according to the Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook. Those numbers compare to an estimated 25% decrease in U.S. net farm income. Scott Brown, interim director of the University of...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 22, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt, Science / Technology
Fake videos, audio, and messages of a candidate are on the rise this election year and Missouri is working to do something about it. The state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban the distribution of so-called โdeep fakesโ within 90 days of an...
by Marshall Griffin | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
โAll are welcome in Kansas Cityโ โ thatโs the message from KC Mayor Quinton Lucas in a social media post this week after visiting New York City to discuss immigration issues with Mayor Eric Adams and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Both cities have large number of...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 19, 2024 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would treat gold and silver as money. The legislation from Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, would allow businesses to accept gold and silver as payment. His bill would also require state government...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 19, 2024 | Education, News
Missouri is distributing books statewide through Dolly Partonโs reading program โ an accomplishment that sparks an eventual visit from the country music artist. The program, called โImagination Library,โ provides children up to age 5 a monthly book free of charge....
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...