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NAACP Accuses St. Louis Schools Of Civil Rights Violations In Complaint Over Black Students’ Low Reading Scores
The NAACP said Black students in St. Louis schools are in a literary crisis. Adolphus Pruitt, the president of the St. Louis NAACP branch, said at an Aug. 20 press conference that the schools in the city of St. Louis have created such poor outcomes for its Black students that it prompted him to file a civil rights complaint against the school districts.
Former KC Royals Gold Glove winner is looking for a new team
The KC Royals ended their homestand with consecutive blowout losses against the Philadelphia Phillies, ahead of a four-game stay in Cleveland. Royals fans leaving Kauffman Stadium had to feel down about their boys in blue, but one former Royals player was having some blues of his own. The Pittsburgh Pirates...
Kadarius Toney Officially Doomed After Stunning Chiefs Signing
The Kansas City Chiefs are about to start their journey for a third straight Super Bowl title on Sept. 5 when they take on the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium. They will be getting everyone's best punch so they are making sure that this group is ready to roll this fall. On Monday, the Chiefs made a surprising addition that may have signaled the end of the Kadarius Toney experiment in Kansas City.
Traffic Stop Leads to Four Arrests
A traffic stop turns into four arrests involving drugs. According to the probable cause statement submitted to the Taney County Prosecutors office, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper made a traffic stop last Wednesday on Taney County Highway F on a motorcycle without registration. The driver, Alex English of Forsyth, stated that the motorcycle belonged Lucas Boone of Kissee Mills. The trooper discovered that the motorcycle was stolen out of Springfield and that Boone had an outstanding warrant from Branson Police for Theft.
Planned Parenthood challenges new Missouri law blocking Medicaid payments to its clinics
Missouri's Planned Parenthood affiliates are asking the state administrative hearing commission to block a new law that prohibits the organization from being reimbursed for serving Medicaid patients.
Hurricane Debby leads to blood emergency across the country
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, that since Hurricane Debby made landfall at the beginning of the month, many blood drives were cancelled and have lead to a shortage in the blood supply across the country. According to the Red Cross, "In Missouri,...
Stained glass window at Missouri Capitol being restored
A large, century-old stained-glass window removed from the Missouri Capitol Rotunda nearly two years ago is being restored and should be back in place soon. Andrew Friedmeyer, Project Manager for the Missouri Capitol Complex, said planning for the restoration began five years ago when pieces of stained glass fell to the floor.
How to make your voice heard on the proposed 2025 Evergy West rate hikes
Evergy Missouri West is proposing a 13.99% increase in its rates starting in January, amounting to over $104 million for the utility provider. While the rate increase will need to be approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission, the state’s utility regulator, the public can let the commission know how it feels about the rate […] The post How to make your voice heard on the proposed 2025 Evergy West rate hikes appeared first on The Beacon.
Heat dome builds in central US, forcing some schools to close
Over 56 million Americans are being urged to be cautious on Monday as high temperatures and extreme heat builds in the Central U.S. Millions of residents along the Mississippi River, from the Twin Cities to northeast Missouri, are under an excessive heat warning. The high temperature in Minneapolis is expected to reach the low 90s on Monday, but due to high humidity, the head index could top 105.
Deadline for Missouri’s new marijuana plain packaging is Sept. 1
Marijuana companies face a hard deadline to meet Missouri’s new plain packaging requirements on Sept. 1 — more than a year after the rule was initially put in place. For decades, there’s been a global movement urging “plain packaging” on tobacco products — or packaging with limited colors and frills — after numerous studies found […]
Southern Missouri American Red Cross hosting disaster volunteer training
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Southern Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting disaster training for volunteers interested in helping families following natural disasters. Stacy Burks, Executive Director for the Southern Missouri Chapter says that this training teaches people how to respond to different things. “We’re going to...
Monday, August 26 Forecast: Toasty temperatures through Thursday
We’re less than a week away from September, but there’s still plenty of time for summer heat and humidity. And, boy did we get another dose today. Afternoon highs were in the mid-90s with heat indices topping 100°. The summer sizzle will continue to scorch the area until a series of cold fronts usher in […]
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