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Columbia demonstrators protest Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
"We will not stay quiet in the face of slaughter" and "war criminals are not welcome here" were two of the many messages espoused Wednesday as upward of two dozen protesters stood outside Columbia City Hall against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint message to Congress. "We strongly oppose the invitation of any wanted war criminal to speak before a joint session of the US Congress," said Rasha Abousalem, one of the many speakers, who also...
Show Me State Air Show to honor 80th anniversary of D-Day
The Show Me State Air Show announced the theme of the 2024 air show will be the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The show will be on September 14 and 15 at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. The show will recognize World War II veterans and all veterans can get in...
Ja'Marr Chase seemingly shades Patrick Mahomes in newly released video: 'I'm salty'
Ja'Marr Chase's rivalry with Patrick Mahomes has a new chapter. The NFL's social media team posted a video of Chase on Wednesday, as part of its Top 100 Players of 2024 campaign. In the clip, an interviewer asked Chase who he thought was the top star on this year's list. ...
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.
Sonepar Acquires Echo Electric Supply
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sonepar announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Echo Electric Supply Company. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes
Missouri Republicans running to win the governor’s race are trying to harness frustration over 2023’s property tax assessment fiasco with varying promises of cuts. State Sen. Bill Eigel, a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus, has made eliminating personal property taxes on things like cars, farm and business equipment a top priority as a lawmaker […] The post Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes appeared first on The Beacon.
New Strafford, Mo. deck business suddenly closes after On Your Side asks questions
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3) — A Strafford contractor accused of collecting thousands in deposits and not doing the work is tied to another deck company. But it suddenly closed after On Your Side started asking questions. We told you about Jeremy Watson with Outdoor Creations and Design less than a...
A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
A Cardinals-Blue Jays trade to add to St. Louis’ lineup
The St. Louis Cardinals have clawed their way back into contention after a dreadful 15-24 start, which seemed to signal a repeat of the 2023 season. Instead, St. Louis got hot and took control of the second Wild Card spot in the National League. But they still have some areas they need to address at the trade deadline in order to be a threat in the playoffs.
Saint Louis Billikens Center Robbie Avila discusses his nicknames, summer practice, more
The college basketball season is still a couple of months away from starting, but plenty of work is still getting done during the summer leading up to November 2024, especially for the Saint Louis Billikens
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