by admin | May 26, 2019 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt, Weather
A congressman who represents southwest Missouri on Capitol Hill describes the devastation in tornado-damaged Carl Junction as “mind-boggling.” U.S. Rep. Billy Long, R-Springfield, traveled to Carl Junction on Friday to view tornado damage. He traveled by...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt, Weather
Missouri’s junior senator plans to visit tornado-damaged Carl Junction Friday afternoon. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley plans to visit with first responders and community leaders in southwest Missouri’s Carl Junction Friday at 1 p.m. He’ll tour a subdivision...
by Alisa Nelson | May 20, 2019 | News, Politics / Govt, Transportation, Weather
Some Missouri communities, farmers and ranchers are breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Mike Parson says President Donald Trump has approved his major disaster declaration request in response to historic spring flooding this year. The governor’s April 24 request said...
by admin | May 17, 2019 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News
Legislation that would essentially ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected is on its way to Governor Mike Parson’s desk, after receiving final approval Friday afternoon from the Missouri House. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Nick Schroer,...
by Alisa Nelson | May 14, 2019 | Business, Education, News
The state Senate went into total stall mode Monday afternoon to block an incentives package for General Motors from making it to the floor. During this final week of the legislative session, the delay tactics have sidelined many other bills awaiting action. Members of...