June 2023

Ace Hardware to open distribution center in Kansas City, creating 350 new jobs

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, announced it will open a new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, creating 350 jobs. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility, projected to be fully operational in 2025, will increase the company’s inventory capacity and levels of service.   “We’re excited to add

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Attorney General Bailey warns Missouri farmers and ranchers of hay scams

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn warn Missouri farmers and ranchers about hay scammers. Attorney General Bailey and Director Chinn want to help Missouri farmers and ranchers avoid falling victim to predatory schemes, and reinforce that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is ready to

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Charlie Phillips wins four medals at Special Olympics World Games Berlin

SOMO to host welcome home parade for Charlie on Tuesday, June 27 in Savannah BERLIN – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) and Special Olympics USA athlete Charlie Phillips has made a name for himself at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. His inspiring attitude, determination and never-give-up mindset has culminated in three silver medals and

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Delay, divulge, and deny

For years, Hunter Biden has made headline after headline for everything from his reckless behavior to his involvement in shady business dealings. And at every step of the way, Americans have demanded their leaders look into the many examples of where it seems Hunter Biden has gotten away with committing crimes that would send the

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Eleven new troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 11 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 23, 2023. The ceremony took place at 9 a.m. on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. The graduation ceremony was

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Former Makanda Township road commissioner indicted

MAKANDA – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues to combat public corruption with the latest case involving charges against a former township official. ISP worked with the Jackson County State’s Attorney to bring charges against 70-year-old Danny D. “DD” Williams of Makanda, Illinois.   On April

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Mid-America Trade Summit

JEFFERSON CITY – Each fall, the MU International Trade Center, along with trade assistance partners from across the region, hosts the Mid-America Trade Summit.   The Summit provides a unique opportunity to bring together top exporters, global trade leaders and trade assistance providers from across Mid-America. Outstanding exporters from across Mid-America are invited to share

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