Keytesville
LATEST NEWS
PAC spending in Missouri lieutenant governor’s race shows links to candidate Dave Wasinger
A company that shares an address with lieutenant governor candidate Dave Wasinger’s home last week loaned $300,000 to a recently formed PAC for attacks on his two best-funded Republican primary opponents. DACA Partners III LP on Thursday loaned the money to Missouri First Conservative PAC with terms stating it is to be repaid in 47 […]
Meet the Candidates: Michelle Horner
(King City) -- KMA News continues its "Meet the Candidates" series, featuring candidates running in contested races in the upcoming Missouri Primary. Our latest segment features the challenger seeking the GOP nomination for the Missouri House's District 1 seat, Michelle Horner. A lifelong Missourian, Horner and her husband moved to...
More campus DEI offices closed in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa before of the fall semester
Several universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are closing their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in anticipation of the upcoming fall semester. The move is in response to laws that prohibit the promotion of certain ideologies on campuses. On Monday evening, Auburn University declared that it intends to dissolve its...
Florida businessman indicted for defrauding clients in Kansas, 3 other states
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Florida businessman has been indicted for allegedly defrauding real estate de elopers out of millions of dollars in Kansas, Missouri, Utah and Ohio, officials with the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Officials said David Ingram, 72, of Sanford, Fla., made his initial...
Missouri Minute: MU eliminates DEI division; US Senate approves tech bullying regulation
Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday that the state’s top income tax rate will be cut next year from 4.8% to 4.7%. The reduction was contingent upon general revenue increasing by at least $200 million in the 2024 fiscal year. The governor said the income tax cut, which will mark the fourth in as many years, would be “a win-win for an everyday person.” In education news, after feeling pressure from federal and state lawmakers, the University of Missouri will dissolve its Inclusion, Diversity and Equity division. Staff and programming will be unaffected, the school said. Since 2023, more than 180 universities have made changes to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Lastly, the parent company of the networks that broadcast the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues and Kansas City Royals has reached an agreement with Comcast that restores access to games for customers across the Midwest. Keep reading for those stories and more.
Risk of losing $1B leads U of Missouri to end DEI position, continue programs
(The Center Square) – University of Missouri President Mun Choi had sleepless nights thinking about losing $1 billion in state funding due to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. On Tuesday, Choi helped his insomnia by eliminating what the university called the "Inclusion, Diversity and Equity" office. He reassigned programs to the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the Provost and the Division of Marketing and Communications. Choi estimated the cost savings of the changes to be $6 million. ...
Mark’s Arkansas Land Clearing Service Announces Comprehensive Land Management Solutions Across Arkansas and Southwest Missouri
"Our goal is to help landowners maximize the potential of their property while minimizing the environmental impact." Mark's Arkansas Land Clearing Service in Hindsville, AR provides forestry mulching, land clearing, road construction and other land management solutions across Arkansas and southwest Missouri. Owned by Mark Smith, the company uses an experienced team and modern equipment to efficiently serve residential and commercial clients while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
'We're not quitting on this issue:' Cannabis industry leaders wants Delta-8 regulated
ST. LOUIS — The psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, has caught the attention of many people and not in a positive way. That's why Today in St. Louis is continuing it series and digging into the concerns surrounding the substance. Delta-8 is a problem in Missouri and Illinois that many...
Missouri Democrats hoping to take Governor’s Mansion back in November
Five Missouri Democrats are seeking the party's nomination for governor in the November general election. The post Missouri Democrats hoping to take Governor’s Mansion back in November appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.