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Faith, 'common sense conservative' values guide Martin in run for state House seat
John Martin, 55, is the owner of Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting and often finds himself out on jobs cleaning out grease traps and hydro-jetting clogged drain lines. One of his company’s largest clients is the University of Missouri. He has had three children graduate from MU and says maintaining state support for MU is a priority for him as a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives.
Here's how to save on school supplies with Missouri's sales tax holiday
For 72 hours this weekend, Missouri students and their families can buy many school supplies without having to pay local and state sales tax. The annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Missouri comes just a few weeks before the start of the 2024-25 school year. In Springfield, the first day is Monday, Aug....
Across Missouri, cannabis lounges take root in a 'wild wild west' of marijuana regulations
As the marijuana industry blooms in Missouri, entrepreneurs seek to provide new avenues for consumers in cannabis lounges. The Treehouse Lounge, a cannabis lounge outside of Nixa, opened in November 2023 and eventually hopes to expand its presence across the state. “We're eventually trying to get to an area where...
Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison faces primary election challengers. What to know
All U.S. House district seats, including the 7th Congressional District of Missouri (which includes Greene County), are up for a vote during the Nov. 5 general election. In the Springfield area, voters will weigh in on the seat currently held by Rep. Eric Burlison, who is running for reelection. The primary election, in which Burlison faces three Republican challengers as well as opponents from other parties, is set for Aug. 6. Here are the 7th District candidates...
Missouri Braces for Damaging Winds and Severe Thunderstorms Overnight
St. Louis, MO – Central and northeastern Missouri are preparing for a series of severe thunderstorms expected to hit this afternoon and overnight. These storms bring the potential for damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, scattered thunderstorms are...
Missouri Shootout Locations of Bonnie & Clyde & Pretty Boy Floyd
You can say what you want about Missouri, but it's impossible to deny the history that has happened across the state. That includes numerous infamous shootout locations where Bonnie & Clyde and gangster Pretty Boy Floyd were involved in deadly battles. Several popular YouTube channels have adventured in Missouri and...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Voter guide for August 6, 2024: Missouri Primary Election
Voters in Missouri will pick the Republican and Democrat candidates on the November ballot. The Missouri primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 6. The primary election has many candidates seeking their party's nomination for the November election. How to vote in Missouri. Mail-in voting began on June 25. No-excuse...
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