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Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s decision to forgo a third term in order to run for governor set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to replace him. Early entrants included online personality Valentina Gomez, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller and state Rep. Adam Schwadron. They were eventually joined by longtime GOP strategist Jamie Corley, House Speaker Dean Plocher, state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Judge Mike Carter.
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
Missouri AG expands investigation into non-profit with alleged Chinese ties
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (TND) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced Wednesday he would expand an investigation into a Missouri non-profit with alleged ties to China. The group, Chinese Service Center in St. Louis, allegedly has close associations with the People’s Republic of China. Bailey wrote in a press...
Both Missouri Fed districts experienced recent uptick in economic growth, report says
Both Missouri Federal Reserve Bank districts experienced slight growth in economic activity from late May through early July, according to the Fed’s Beige Book report published Wednesday, although the two regions reported separate sectors contributing to the increase. The Beige Book report is published eight times a year, taking...
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.” The free books are sent […] The post Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Trenton Fire Department handles 59 calls for service in June
The Trenton Fire Department answered 59 calls for service in June 2024, according to a recently released run summary. The calls included 31 emergencies, two mutual aid requests, and 26 additional services. The June emergency calls comprised 12 medical assists, 11 false alarms, and three motor vehicle collisions. Additionally, there...
Reeds Spring School Board Honored
The Reeds Spring School Board was one of just 31 in the state to earn the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2024 Governance Team Award according to a release from the district. This award is based on criteria in several areas including the district is fully accredited and that...
Flags lowered in honor of Affton fire captain
Gov. Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in eastern Missouri’s Jefferson County in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova. Flags will also be lowered to half-staff at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City and firehouses statewide.
Lee’s Summit couple sues KC hospital over ‘dirty’ infection. ‘It’s been devastating’
An attorney is pursuing a class action against the Saint Luke’s Health System connected to sterilization allegations that first surfaced with a whistleblower complaint in 2023.
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