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...
by [email protected] | Apr 17, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News, Show Me Today
Missouri is considering ways to help with the mental health needs of children. Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn, who spoke to the Missouri Board of Education about the state of mental health among children.
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 17, 2024 | Education, History, News, Politics / Govt
Missouri could enact legislation that would educate students in grades 6 through 12 about the โdehumanization that minority groups have experienced.โ The bill is based around the story of Celia, a slave who was given the death penalty in the mid-1800s after defending...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 17, 2024 | News
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with Washington University in St. Louis about claims of immigration-related discrimination. The settlement involves allegations that Wash Uโs School of Medicine discriminated against a worker based on his...
by Marshall Griffin | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
An $84,000 mistake and a few other issues have resulted in a lower grade for southeastern Missouriโs Iron County, according to a state audit released Tuesday. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, R-Missouri, downgraded Iron County from โgoodโ to โfairโ from a previous...