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Judge hears arguments over whether Missouri AG Andrew Bailey should be questioned under oath
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office urged a judge on Thursday not to require him to sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against Jackson County, arguing county attorneys want information that “has nothing to do with the case.” Jason Lewis, general counsel for the Attorney General’s Office, urged Clay County Circuit Judge Karen Krauser […]
Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey insists his office is working to hold the federal government accountable for the decades-old radioactive waste contamination that plagues the St. Louis area. “We are fighting to ensure that the federal government protects Missourians from the poison that the federal...
Local leaders weigh in on Missouri sports wagering initiative
Jul. 25—The push for legal sports wagering continues in Missouri, with the possibility of putting the issue to the voters in November after measures have repeatedly stalled in the state legislature. A poll conducted in June by Emerson College showed that among 1,000 registered voters in Missouri, 38.3% say they would support the legalization of sports wagering if the measure was on the ballot. ...
Getting your Real ID just got easier in Missouri
ST. LOUIS — In less than a year, the Department of Homeland Security will begin enforcing Real ID identification for federal purposes, including for getting through airport security. And if you have been waiting to get yours, the process just got easier in Missouri. In a Thursday press release,...
When Lightning Completely Annihilated a Missouri Highway Truck
Kaboom. If you were close enough to a Missouri highway vehicle, that would have been the deafening sound when lightning completely unloaded 200 million volts in a microsecond. If you look at the Weather Bug lightning map, you'll see that Missouri is one of the states struck by lightning the most. That fact was emphasized one night when a Greene County Highway Department truck was on the receiving end of a massive lightning strike.
Workers at GM seat supplier in Missouri each tentative agreement, end strike
The union representing workers a Lear Corp. plant in Missouri that makes seats for General Motors vehicles said Thursday it reached a tentative agreement with the company, ending a strike that was in its fourth day. About 480 workers at Lear Corp. in Wentzville who walked out at midnight Sunday are back at work. They are represented by United Auto Workers union. “The tentative agreement reached by UAW Local 282 proves, once again, that when workers come together, fighting for fair pay, benefits and working conditions, corporate greed can be beat,” UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell said. The strike brought production to a standstill Monday at the GM plant in Wentzville, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) west of St. Louis, where the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks, along with the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans are made.
Increase in funding of Kansas City Police Department on August ballot Missouri-wide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KY3) - A question on increasing Kansas City Police Department’s funding is on the August election ballot. But, there is disagreement over whether this is an issue of statewide interest. The question on the ballot, if passed, will require Kansas City to spend one-fourth of its...
MR340 ends with 16 Columbia boats completing the race down the Missouri River
At least 16 Columbia-based boats completed the Missouri River 340 on Friday, with one paddler ending up among the top 25 racers. Brendan Forshee in the men's solo division covered the 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles in 47 hours, 17 minutes. He finished No. 22 in the race and placed third in the men's solo division against more than 200 racers.
Mizzou favored in football over Oklahoma but not ’Bama, Texas A&M: Caesar's Better Bettor
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify. Hopes are soaring for Missouri football fans heading into this season, with dreams of the Tigers surging into the playoff field that has been expanded from four teams to 12. One of the three sportsbooks in the St. Louis market already has...
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...
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