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Days before a Biden rule against anti-LGBTQ bias takes effect, judges are narrowing its reach
New federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration’s enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by school. A federal judge in Missouri blocked enforcement of the rule in six additional states, bringing the total to 21....
New law from August 28 will hit drivers with $150 fines even for a first-time offense – feature to check before deadline
DRIVERS have a couple of weeks to overhaul their driving habits or face the sting of $150 fines. Lawmakers signed a road law into the books that will impose stiff penalties on drivers not using their Bluetooth. Missouri became the 49th state to outlaw using a phone while driving a...
Missouri Minute: Southwest to end open-seating policy; Wentzville UAW workers reach tentative deal
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% annual rate in the second quarter, outpacing expectations. The gross domestic product snapshot published Thursday showed second-quarter economic expansion doubled the first quarter's 1.4% rate. The growth was driven primarily by increases in consumer spending for goods and services, private inventory investment and nonresidential fixed investment. Consumers spent the most on goods in the energy sector and health care services. In transportation, the leading carrier at Missouri's two largest airports is ushering in changes for passengers. Southwest Airlines announced it will abandon its open-seating policy in favor of assigned seating and premium options. The airline cited customer experience and financial performance for the change. In health care news, St. Louis-based Ascension is selling off 13 facilities to a for-profit hospital operator. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Lake Of The Ozarks Business Owner Rick Griffin Dies At 56
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — An owner of Chic's N Dix HonkyTonk & Saloon unexpectedly passed away at the establishment Wednesday afternoon. Sunrise Beach police officers responded to a medical call at 3:33 p.m., July 24, and found 56-year-old Rick Griffin unconscious inside the building. Unfortunately, he died on scene. The department does not suspect foul play.
Governor Parson Honors Rogersville Woman Aubren Dudley
Missouri Governor Mike Parson paid tribute to a woman killed in a traffic crash at the intersection of Hwy 126 and Route T near Golden City. Governor Parson said in a post on social media that Aubren Dudley of Rogersville had worked for the children’s division of the Missouri Department of Social Services for five years.
Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon. The post Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mizzou Engineering student places third in global research competitions
At Mizzou Engineering, students are encouraged to fearlessly ask questions and explore more effective research methods. For Ray Wood, a master’s student in industrial engineering, this education has resulted in notable achievements, including third-place finishes in two prestigious global research competitions. This summer, Wood placed third in the Institute...
Young hits bases-loaded triple in the 10th in the Nationals' 10-8 victory over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Friday’s Game Report: Nationals 10, Cardinals 8 (10 innings) The Cardinals offense found success against lefthanded starter Mackenzie Gore on Friday night, getting home runs from Masyn Winn and Nolan Arenado. Unfortunately, the success was short-lived when the Nationals turned the game over to their...
Shark Tank success story, Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, arrives in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck business that got its start on ABC's Shark Tank, is now serving its seafood specialties in Kansas City. Among the waiting customers was Steven Brown, a Kansas City resident who had previously tasted the truck's offerings in New England.
Abbott must pay $95 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
The verdict in St. Louis, Missouri state court comes in the first trial against the company out of hundreds of similar claims over the formula pending in courts around the country, which Reuters viewed via Courtroom View Network. The jury awarded $95 million in compensatory damages and $400 million in...
Clay County’s child-support warranty amnesty program offers reset for offenders
For the eighth straight year, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office will conduct its child-support warrant amnesty program, which works with parents who have the most unpaid child-support issues.
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