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Missouri Minute: Kansas City, Rolla miss Tech Hub funding; St. Louis utility rates may rise
Last fall, the federal government designated regions centered around Rolla and Kansas City as among 31 "Tech Hubs” across the country. The hubs then competed for federal funding to complete industry-specific projects. On Tuesday, 12 hubs were announced as recipients of more than $500 million in combined grants, but Rolla and Kansas City were not among them. In other news, the Biden administration has proposed a new rule to protect workers from heat-related illness and injury, with workload and cool-down requirements designed to reduce issues. Plus, July Fourth provides a midsummer boost to Missouri food and beverage businesses, ranging from bakers to brewers to butchers. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Marcellus Williams, MO man on death row, will get to present DNA evidence, argue innocence
A Missouri man scheduled to be executed in September will get a chance to present a court with DNA evidence he believes will exonerate him. Marcellus Williams will get a hearing on Aug. 21, at the request of St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to vacate the conviction after reviewing the case and discovering “clear and convincing evidence” that Williams is innocent.
Iconic Drug Store Closing Stores Including Missouri Locations
Walgreens first opened in 1901 under the name Walgreen Drug Co., and it has been trying to help people feel better ever since. Unfortunately, some Walgreens customers are about to be impacted by significant store closures. On Thursday, news came out that Walgreens will close a "substantial number" of its...
Missouri lawmaker forms committee on crimes committed by unlawful immigrants
The Missouri House of Representatives has formed a committee to investigate crimes committed by illegal immigrants, ABC 17 News reported. The group, chaired by Rep. Lane Roberts, seeks to "identify the extent of crimes committed by people living in Missouri and determine solutions to the problem," the outlet explained. The...
In GOP race for MO governor, internal poll by pro-Kehoe PAC suggests 3-way contest
After months of polls showing Bill Eigel in a distant third place in the GOP primary for Missouri governor, a new survey suggests he may be within striking distance of the frontrunners. And the poll giving Eigel a boost was paid for by one of his campaign rivals, though it...
Entertainment – not just golf – is the name of the game at Tee Time
The ribbon-cutting on June 27 was the culmination of four years of planning and training by Tee Time owners Jonathan Johnson and Kellen Grantham. Are you reluctant to try Tee Time because you’re not a golfer, or a great one anyway?. “This place is for golfers and non-golfers alike,”...
Local firefighters issue warnings about fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
As the 4th of July arrives, so do the reminders on how to use fireworks safely for people to enjoy Independence Day without any danger. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2022, 324 people in Missouri needed hospital care for fireworks related injuries, where 292 were treated in emergency rooms and 32 people were admitted to the hospital.
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, July Fourth lights creative spark
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, Independence Day provides a midsummer pop that can stoke demand and spark creativity. “We’re always, as a small business, looking for fun — not only holidays, but events happening in pop culture — that can bring some business our way, so we can make sales and provide hours,” said Cassidy Darr, the director of guest experience at McLain’s Bakery in Kansas City.
Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog
Missourians stand to lose their ethics watchdog due to the lack of a functioning commission that is charged with holding elected officials and candidates accountable. The stalled Missouri Ethics Commission is at a historic point of inaction, waiting for the governor to appoint new commission members. Missourians rely on the commission to hold candidates and […] The post Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Record number of travelers expected for July 4th week
ST. LOUIS – AAA is projecting that many millions of people will travel for this July 4th holiday. In fact, AAA is expecting record-setting travel numbers for trips in cars and on planes. AAA believes that travel numbers for this July 4th holiday could top pre-pandemic numbers from back in 2019. July 3rd and July […]
Leftover change makes one man $1 million richer, after lottery ticket purchase
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri man is one million dollars richer thanks to using his spare change to purchase a lottery ticket at a Blue Springs Price Chopper. A man was making a pit stop at a Price Chopper off Highway 7, and decided to get a ticket in the June 15 drawing. The day after the drawing, he checked his ticket when he received a message that he had never seen before.
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