by Alisa Nelson | Aug 7, 2023 | News, Politics / Govt, Weather
A weekend of tornadoes and flash flooding has left parts of Missouri in shambles. An EF-2 tornado hit Knox County in northeast Missouri. EF-0 tornadoes struck Ray and Saline Counties in western Missouri. The Kirksville area, in northeast Missouri, had substantial...
by Alisa Nelson | May 18, 2023 | Crime / Courts, Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
In the era of increased school threats, the push to help keep Missouri schools safe will soon involve the push of an SOS button. Missouri is offering a mobile panic button app to the state’s public schools to rapidly alert staff and 911 when there is an emergency....
by admin | May 12, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News
Bipartisan legislation establishing a critical incident stress management program within the state Department of Public Safety (DPS) is heading to a Missouri legislative conference committee, after receiving House approval on Wednesday afternoon. State Rep. Ron Hicks...
by admin | Jan 19, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News
A Missouri House committee will consider legislation to appoint House and Senate Marshals, to help provide physical security and perform other duties at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. The Missouri House Crime Prevention Committee will hold a hearing next Monday...
by admin | Oct 5, 2020 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri governor’s office announced late Monday afternoon that four staffers have tested positive for the coronavirus this year. The governor’s office issued a news release, saying the staffers tested include governor’s office staff,...