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Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste
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 government injected into the streams and creeks there in eastern […] The post Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Renovations completed at Missouri Love’s
Renovations on a Love’s Travel Stop in Missouri have been completed as part of the company’s remodel initiative. The Love’s Travel Stop off Interstate 44 at Exit 189 in Rolla, Missouri has been renovated as part of Love’s $1 billion remodeling project for its existing locations, reported CSP News.
These 8 candidates are running for lieutenant governor in Missouri
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri lieutenant governor. Missouri's current lieutenant governor is Mike Kehoe, who is running for Missouri governor. In some ways, the...
Heavy Rains may Mean better Fall Foliage in Missouri
The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.”. “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
What to Expect in a Manufacturing Defect Lawsuit in Charleston?
Manufacturing defect lawsuits can be complex and challenging, often involving intricate legal and technical details. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product, understanding what to expect in a manufacturing defect lawsuit in Charleston can help you navigate the legal process more effectively. Charleston...
Heartland teachers are getting ready for the upcoming school year
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - We are just about a month away from the start of the new school year. While kids are soaking up that last bit of summer break, their teachers are already heading back to class. “It takes a lot of work. It’s not something that you can...
Bootheel man accused of Columbia shooting with injuries is scheduled for October trial
One of three people arrested for their part in a shooting in downtown Columbia is scheduled for trial. Kalvin Johnson, 20, of Sikeston, was scheduled Monday for a jury trial to begin October 1. Johnson is charged with first-degree assault resulting in serious physical injury, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
SEMO man arrested for motorcycle theft
A Marston, Missouri man has been arrested for stealing a motorcycle and other charges following a traffic stop last week in Portageville, Missouri. 46-year-old Christopher Long faces several felonies for stealing a motor vehicle, tampering with a motor vehicle in the first degree, possession of a controlled substance, and driving with a suspended license. Long was arrested by Portageville Police after being spotted driving the motorcycle on Highway 61 on Tuesday, July 13th where he was also in possession of narcotic-related items. He’s being held on $5,000 bound.
Construction Begins On Lake County TVA Solar Facility
The Tennessee Valley Authority is turning sunshine into megawatts. This week, construction began on a 4 MW solar facility in Ridgely. Once online, this site will help contribute to the agency’s already 60% carbon-free generation portfolio. Find out more about the TVA’s renewable and clean energy generation: http://tva.me/r62p50SAKEo.
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Heartland 10-year-old publishes book on friendship
Benton, Mo. (KFVS) - Ellie Houston isn’t just a 10-year-old girl from Southeast Missouri. She’s a 10-year-old girl with her name on a book she wrote. “Leah and the Pumpkin” is a story about a fictional little girl who doesn’t have a lot of friends. “Leah’s...
Torey Lovullo ejected after Royals take vengeance on Bobby Witt Jr. HBP
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo got ejected in the top of the seventh inning of Monday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Royals reliever John Schreiber drilled Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno in the back with a 92-mile-per-hour sinker, though it wasn't your ordinary hit-by-pitch. It happened a frame after Arizona struck Kansas City All-Star infielder Bobby Witt Jr., only a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
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