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Abortion-rights proponents sue Missouri secretary of state over fair ballot language
Organizers behind an abortion-rights amendment that will appear on Missouri’s November ballot filed a lawsuit last week alleging the “fair ballot language” written by the secretary of state’s office is “intentionally argumentative” and bound to create confusion for voters. Amendment 3 asks voters if they want to legalize abortion up until the point of fetal […]
$3.7 million available to help food projects, here's how to apply
(KOAM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) have announced over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants intended to empower small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs across Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and northwest Arkansas.
The Woman Behind Fraudulent Graceland Estate Scheme Has Been Arrested
A woman named Lisa Jeanine Findley is at risk of spending 20 years in prison for identity theft and fraud after her attempt at scamming the Presley household over their Graceland property. The Missouri-based woman is now facing federal charges for posing as three different people to get millions of dollars and ownership interest in the estate.
Abortion, minimum wage, and sports betting on the ballot this fall in Missouri
Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Abortion, minimum wage, and sports betting on the ballot this fall in Missouri. 136 state legislative incumbents have been defeated in primaries this year – four of whom were...
Three cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Missouri
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria called "Legionella." People can contract the disease by breathing in small water droplets containing the bacteria
St. Louis Weather: Mid-70s to Low 80s with Sunshine Through Thursday
St. Louis, MO – Mild and dry weather will dominate St. Louis and the rest of Missouri through Thursday. Temperatures will stay well below average, offering a refreshing break from the usual August heat. Today’s high reaches 77 degrees. Morning clouds will give way to bright sunshine by afternoon,...
Unite for Good: United Way of Greater St. Louis
Currently, more than 40% of local households struggle to meet basic living expenses on a monthly basis. The United Way of Greater St. Louis is dedicated to building stronger and more equitable communities. The nonprofit works to unite people, resources and funding to meet the needs of a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois. Each year, it provides assistance to more than one million people—meaning it touches the lives of one in every three people in the St. Louis community.
R-3 School Board prepares for new year of classes
Preparations were underway for the 2024-2025 year during the Lebanon R-3 School Board’s meeting last Tuesday. The meeting also included Director of Communications Sadie Chisum presenting recognition to the district’s transportation team, the Back to School Fair and Love Lebanon organizers. Chisum commented on the transportation team’s 90% or higher approval rating on their inspection for the fifth year in a row. The district also recognized the organizers of the Back-to-School Fair for their providing of student resources and the Love Lebanon team for their assistance cleaning schools. For more on this story, wee Wednesday's LCR.
The Amazing Evolution Of The Shootout: Lake Of The Ozarks' Most Famous Boat Race
What was once the not-so-humble brainchild of local thrill seekers battling for bragging rights has evolved into an epic extravaganza under a cascade of international acclaim. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout attracts the fastest powerboating competitors in the U.S.A. and brings fans for miles, playing in the sunshine, enjoying a party on the Lake as they cheer for wildly fast boats.
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