May 2026

Wealthy donors desperate for anti-abortion ‘win’

MISSOURI, STATEWIDE– Late Wednesday night, May 6th, 2026, The Missouri Senate Third Read and passed SB 999, a tricky abortion ban that politicians call the “born alive abortion” bill.   A news release from Abortion Action Missouri states “drafted by anti-abortion lobbyists across the country, medical professionals refer to these types of bills as TRAP […]

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Attorney General Hanaway obtains nearly $100,000 in restitution for contractor fraud in St. Francois County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Hanaway has announced that her office has secured a nearly $100,000 judgment for restitution against Dustin D. Golden, owner of G5 Contracting, for contractor fraud arising from deceptive home repair practices in St. Francois County. Golden was sentenced for four felony counts of deceptive business practices, two felony counts

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on May 6. •      A $2,465,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Co., for pavement improvements along the following routes: •      Route AA from Route 19 to the end of state maintenance in Oregon County, •      Route

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Flowering plants are a meaningful Mother’s Day choice

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Giving outdoor flowering plants for Mother’s Day provides a lasting alternative to cut flowers, allowing the gift to bloom for seasons rather than days, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.   Living gifts such as perennials, shrubs or roses represent a growing relationship, often reflecting the effort and care a

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