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Purcell Tire & Rubber Company Plans Potosi, Missouri, Operations
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company, a provider of tire and rubber products, plans to establish operations in Potosi, Missouri. The more than $5.3 million project is expected to create ten jobs. The 44,000-square-foot warehouse, distribution center, and fleet repair shop will be located on an 8-acre site in the Washington...
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Blood donations are urgently needed for patients in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is down to less than a day of blood for area patients, and it's urging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. This marks the most severe shortage in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, spokesperson for CBCO. The blood bank is calling it "an emergency need."
Missouri woman arrested on suspected drug distribution in Osage County
A Missouri woman was arrested on suspected drug distribution charges in Osage County on Monday. Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 37-year-old Kyra Merriman of Kansas City developed after an alleged traffic infraction. An Osage County K-9 unit stopped Merriman at US Highway 75 and 189th Road, about five miles north of Lyndon, and allegedly found illegal narcotics.
These 2 Republicans are running for Missouri House District 138 in the Aug. 6 primary
Two men with roots in the community are vying for the District 138 state House seat, a district that covers part of Christian County and Stone County. Rep. Brad Hudson, Republican, has served the area in the Missouri legislature since 2018. Tom Franiak, an area businessman, and Burt Whaley, a veteran and former educator, are both running as Republicans in the Aug. 6 primary election. There are no Democratic Party candidates for District 138. ...
How Missouri State has been proactive in its mental health offerings for student-athletes
If you are facing an immediate mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or any other emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat. Missouri State Athletics has launched and expanded mental health services for its athletes in recent years and its success has allowed the program's director to dream about its possibilities as it serves over 400 student-athletes.
Teachers union sues MOHELA for allegedly mismanaging students' loan accounts
One of the nation's largest teachers union filed a lawsuit Monday against Missouri's student loan servicing company, accusing it of profiting off of its mismanagement of millions of student loan accounts.
Missouri community leaders discuss impact of decade-old legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. — A nearly decade-old piece of legislation is sparking conversation among community leaders across Missouri. Today, several of those people met with State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Lane Roberts. “It used to be you could cite people, you could get people to clean their yards...
Senate top Democrat discusses Harris’ endorsement in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The news of President Joe Biden’s departure from the 2024 Presidential Race is leaving many wondering who will take his place as the party’s nominee. With Biden no longer in the race, delegates are heading back to the drawing board. Even with Biden throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, […]
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
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