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Judge strikes down anti-ESG rule in Missouri
A federal judge has struck down rules in Missouri that aimed to limit the impact environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies have in investment advice. U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough sided Wednesday with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association in an order on all four counts, saying that the rules violated the First Amendment, were unconstitutionally vague and were preempted by multiple federal laws.
A KC mall-staple clothing store is climbing back from bankruptcy, but you'll have to plan a drive to shop at one
BRANSON, Mo. — A once-popular mall staple clothing and accessories store is climbing back from bankrupcy and is promising to reopen several shuttered stores, including some in Missouri and Kansas. Rue21 announced in May that due to bankruptcy, it would close all of its stores, including three that had...
Manny's Mexican Restaurant in Crossroads looks at possible impact of minimum wage increase, no taxes on tips
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lorena Garcia has worked at Manny's Mexican Restaurant in the Crossroads for over 20 years, and she would like to see taxes on tips eliminated, like both presidential nominees are campaigning on. "Everything little helps," she said. Her general manager, David Lopez, agrees. "People deserve...
Missouri celebrates statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), announced they will host a celebration event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri. “We are thrilled to...
These ballot questions, including abortion access, certified for November ballot
Four amendments to Missouri's constitution and one proposition on minimum wage were certified Tuesday for the November ballot by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. This includes one amendment that could eliminate Missouri's abortion ban and enshrine abortion and contraception access. More than 380,000 signatures were gathered in an initiative petition and were...
Macon East Faces New Challenges/Possibilities with 8-man Playing Style
Macon East Academy went through the first few days of fall practice with less than a dozen players before making the decision in the second week of August to compete in 8-man football in 2024. Head coach Glynn Lott made the decision after weighing the possibility of paying a fine...
Family looking to raise funds for deceased uncle's final expenses
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — If you knew Tom Bray, he was the "nicest guy in the world," according to his family and friends. Bray served as a Sodexo employee at Truman State University for 35 years. Upon his retirement, Bray had all his finances in order ready to enjoy the...
New Missouri State University president taken to hospital on Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Missouri State University’s new President Biff Williams was taken to a Springfield hospital on Thursday morning. In a memo to staff, the university said President Williams started to feel sick while preparing for a meeting. MSU staff said he was taken to the hospital in an abundance of caution.
Experienced Marceline Tigers look to show their claws
MARCELINE, Mo. — The Marceline Football Team has a deep tradition of success on the gridiron. Between 2013 and 2021, the Tigers never won fewer than nine games, won six district titles and went to the state finals twice. This season the Tigers look to emulate what caused them...
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