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Mo. daycare operators say state hearing on subsidy problems may be too late
ST. LOUIS—The decision announced this week to call a special state legislative committee hearing to investigate problems the state of Missouri has processing applications for child care subsidies to parents and delays in payments to childcare providers was welcome news to longtime service providers. “I’m glad that they are...
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, General Motors announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Ark., will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly...
Speed, Ball Movement, and Adaptability: Republic Soccer’s Recipe for Success in 2024 Amid a Big Personnel Transition
The Republic boys soccer team heads into the 2024 season with a new-look roster and a high-octane attitude fueled by a group of players who are students of the game. After graduating nine seniors, the Tigers are embracing a youth movement that combines soccer IQ with year-round dedication. The Tigers...
No. 19 Billikens Subdue Missouri State, 4-0
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 | 6 p.m. Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium | Springfield, Mo. •No. 19 Saint Louis scored a season-high four goals and registered its third shutout in four games in a 4-0 victory over Missouri State Thursday night in Springfield. •The Billikens improved to 2-0-2, while...
Native plant sale is set for Saturday at the Watershed Natives Nursery
A sale this weekend west of Springfield will allow anyone to purchase plants that are native to the area. It’s hosted by the Watershed Natives program, which leases 3 1/2 acres next to the Springfield Yard Waste Facility. The Watershed Natives Nursery’s site in Brookline is still a work...
College ready to renovate historic Black church in Springfield into education center
A decade after closing its doors, a former African Methodist Episcopal Church at the corner of Benton Avenue and Central Street will soon start a new chapter. Drury University announced Wednesday that a significant restoration of the historic building is set to begin thanks to grants totaling more than $3 million and private donations. ...
Joplin to honor late Senator Ron Richard with Memorial Park dedication
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - A portion of the Campbell Parkway trail and park will soon bear the name of a local legend, as the City of Joplin prepares to honor the late Senator Ron Richard with a park dedication ceremony.
Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Defends Criticism Against Him-’I Lost My Husband’
Patrick Mahomes' wife has defended the Kansas City Chiefs star against criticism he received last season, saying she lost him to football, but approved of him focusing on improving himself. During Wednesday's episode of the WHOOP fitness podcast, Brittany Mahomes spoke out about the backlash her husband received as a...
Paytient expands in Columbia, set to add 32 jobs by year’s end
Paytient Technologies, a healthcare technology company, announced that it is expanding its home office in Columbia, creating 32 new jobs. The company is expanding its workforce locally, as well as nationally, to meet growing market demand as employers and insurers improve healthcare affordability. Founded in Columbia in 2018, Paytient created...
‘Shocking,’ ‘jarring’: Sparse Cardinals crowds stun Padres broadcasters
As the Cardinals welcomed the playoff-contending Padres, one of baseball's hottest teams, attendance at Busch Stadium this week has continued to plummet. The sight of a mostly empty Busch Stadium for a non-pandemic game was something never seen before by many, including Padres television and radio announcers. It became a big topic of conversation on the team's broadcasts of the games this week.
Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach Has Strong Message After Cutting Kadarius Toney
Kadarius Toney‘s tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs was vacillated between his athleticism paying dividends in the biggest moments of the biggest games and largely failing to live up to the expectations of being a former first-round draft choice. This week, prior to the deadline for teams to trim...
Banding Together: Lee's Summit West High School marching band performs on KMBC 9
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — It's back-to-school season, and KMBC 9 and KCWE are "Banding Together" to celebrate. Class is back in session at Lee's Summit West High School. KMBC 9’s Johnny Rowlands is helping teachers and students celebrate back to school in style. This morning, he flew NewsChopper 9 over the school before landing to greet students and staff.
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