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Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri’s main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek is touting the Chinese divestment as he seeks reelection in an Aug. 6 Republican primary against challengers who also are denouncing financial connections to China.
Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history
A February poll of Republican primary voters showed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the most recognizable name in the race for governor. That shouldn’t be surprising. Ashcroft has held statewide office for eight years, and his father John ran statewide seven times, winning five elections for state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator […]
The Major Event, The Contemporary New Madrid Earthquake Fear Lacks Real foundation
Social media videos have triggered panic about a possible massive earthquake in Missouri’s New Madrid Seismic Zone recently. These videos suggest that an enormous quake will divide the country, drown the Midwest, and cause intensive damage. How accurate are these unsettling forecasts? Let’s look at the facts. The...
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
(CNN) — New York’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stay out of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case, arguing the nation’s highest court should not grant a novel request by Missouri to pause his sentencing hearing and lift the gag order imposed on the former president in the case.
Body found in Smithville identified as missing Leavenworth man
SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KCTV) - A body found in Smithville has been identified by investigators as a missing man from Leavenworth. The Smithville, Missouri, Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25, that the unidentified individual found deceased on Sunday, July 21 has been identified as Josiah Papa 25, of Leavenworth. As...
KC Film Commission seeks extras for feature film being shot in KC area
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The Kansas City (KC) Film Commission is looking for background actors for a "basketball championship" scene being shot in the Kansas City, Missouri, area on Friday, July 26, 2024. According to casting director, Nancy Tran with Method Media, the scene is for a feature film called "BTC"...
Weekly Update from the Greater Clinton-Area Chamber of Commerce 7/25/24
—– Welcome New Chamber Member: Smith’s Edible Creations. Everything is better dipped in chocolate!! We provide an assortment of fresh fruit arrangements and. chocolate dipped fruit, along with cheesecake, brownies, and cupcakes. 1715 E Ohio St 660-217-2293 smithsediblecreations24@gmail.com. —– Our Ambassadors of the Clinton Chamber held a ribbon...
Golden girl: Park Hill South’s Addison Bjorn helps US win U17 Basketball World Cup
— The FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup is kind of like the Olympics for the USA Basketball Junior National Team. Park Hill South junior Addison Bjorn, a 6-foot-2 guard from Parkville, helped the U.S. squad win gold, but she’s just getting started. "I really told (USJNT head) coach...
Career Central: IRS to host direct hiring event for revenue agents
ST. LOUIS — The IRS is actively hiring all over the country for thousands of positions. It plans to hold a direct hiring event in Kansas City to fill jobs all over the state of Missouri, including 30 positions in the St. Louis office. The event is scheduled for...
Bucktail Medical Center Hosts Record-Breaking Golf Tournament at Clinton Country Club
This slideshow requires JavaScript. On July 14, Bucktail Medical Center held its annual Golf Tournament at the Clinton Country Club in Mill Hall, marking the event’s largest turnout ever. A total of 184 golfers participated, surpassing previous years’ numbers and making this the biggest tournament in the club’s history. The tournament was divided into two waves, allowing for a smooth flow of play and ensuring everyone had a chance to enjoy the day.
Proof Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' Daughter Sterling Is Already Following in Her Parents' Footsteps
Watch: Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Shares Insight Into “Hardest” Journey With Baby No. 3. Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes' daughter Sterling is setting herself some goals. After all, the 3-year-old officially starts soccer practice this week, Brittany shared on Instagram Stories July 25. Posting a photo of Sterling's neon...
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