Regional News

LENEXA, Kan. – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a proposed rule to re-establish the pre-2015 definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) which had been in place for decades, updated to reflect consideration of Supreme Court decisions. This action advances the agencies’ […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation designating November 2021, as Adoption Awareness Month in Missouri to encourage all Missourians to educate themselves regarding the need for adoptive families and support adoptive parents in their communities.     “As we enter the holiday season and Missourians prepare to enjoy quality time with their friends,

By: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights WASHINGTON — Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on Meta’s progress report on its civil rights audit commitments: “We have long known that Facebook’s — now Meta’s — platforms are plagued by civil

JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills for allegedly enforcing a ticket quota on their officers, in violation of Senate Bill 5 and accompanying reforms. “Missourians should not be treated as cash cows to fill municipal coffers. When I was in the State Senate, I

JEFFERSON CITY — Thousands of jobs in health care are waiting for just the right person to apply. With health care workforce shortages already occurring, and future demand for health services expected to grow significantly, the Missouri Hospital Association has enhanced MissouriHealthCareers.com, a site for students and jobseekers to understand where they might fit in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a full score of the House Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar tax and spending bill: “This analysis from the Congressional Budget Office is a clear indictment of the Democrats’ tax and spending agenda and the false promises that

By Garrett Hawkins      I’m a notoriously last-minute Christmas shopper, but I come by it honestly. Growing up, I remember riding to Clinton with my dad on Christmas Eve after doing chores so that he could shop at the jewelry store before it closed. Although I start planning with the greatest of intentions, I always

ROLLA— Fall firearms deer season is upon us!  Many hunters are testing their skills on Mark Twain National Forest, so visitors can expect to see an increase in use across the Forest through November 23.  As you prepare for your trip to the Forest here are some tips to help make your visit safe and

JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced that JP Morgan Chase will clarify the terms and conditions for service by WePay, a subsidiary of the bank and offered to reinstate the account for the Defense of Liberty organization, after receiving contact from the Treasurer informing the bank they would not be allowed to do business

JEFFERSON CITY – Two Missouri Department of Transportation employees were killed Thursday morning when they were struck while working on striping operations on Telegraph Road over Interstate 255 in St. Louis. A third MoDOT worker was transported to the hospital, and his condition was described as critical. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 58-year-old James