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Cass County woman takes first prize in Missouri scratchers
A Harrisonville woman expressed her shock and disbelief after winning the Big Money Scratchers. A lucky ticket holder in Cass County has won the coveted top prize of $100,000. “I never imagined winning $100,000,” she exclaimed. “As I scanned the ticket on the machine, I completely lost track of my surroundings. It was truly unbelievable!”
US judge blocks Missouri rule curbing socially-conscious investing
(Reuters) - A federal judge in Missouri struck down on Wednesday the Republican-led state's rule limiting the ability of financial professionals to consider environmental, social, and corporate governance factors in giving investment advice.
Residents hope for more investment with project connecting cities across Missouri, Kansas state lines
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Traveling across state lines should be made easier in the coming years thanks to a project looking to bridge the gap. The Mid America Regional Council, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and local and state leaders are working together on the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $5.6 million RAISE grant toward the project connecting the cities of Independence, Sugar Creek, KCMO, and KCK.
Everyone in Missouri May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is the sort of data breach that should bring a chill to anyone. There are multiple reports that it's very possible every resident in Missouri has had their social security number stolen and the sources saying this are very reputable. I first saw this report on Yahoo News. The...
Dean Plocher accused of trying to ‘mislead this court’ in whistleblower lawsuit
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher’s arguments to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit filed against him earlier this year don’t withstand scrutiny and are an effort to “mislead this court,” attorneys for Chief Clerk Dana Miller wrote in a motion filed this week. Miller’s lawsuit, filed in May, accuses Plocher and his chief of staff, Rod Jetton, […]
Missouri Democrats, tired of seeing uncontested Republicans, recruit more legislative candidates
Correction: This story has been corrected to reflect the part of the state Melissa Viloria worked in as a volunteer and the first year House candidates ran in new districts after redistricting. When Melissa Viloria was growing up in northeast Missouri, few people in power that looked like her. Viloria was born in Hawaii to […] The post Missouri Democrats, tired of seeing uncontested Republicans, recruit more legislative candidates appeared first on The Beacon.
Shooting investigation underway after possible exchange of gunfire in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police officers are investigating a possible exchange of gunfire in north Springfield on Wednesday night. Dispatch started getting calls a little before 7:00 p.m. about the incident. An officer tells KY3 that witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire between a vehicle and a house in the 2300 block of North Prospect Avenue. Officers found bullet casings in the area and damage to the house, but no injuries have been reported.
Arena League’s Ozarks Lunkers dismiss GM
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Ozarks Lunkers Arena League indoor football team is changing its leadership. The Lunkers announced Wednesday night that they are replacing Caleb Scott as general manager. In a statement, owner Mark Burgess said the decision to replace Scott was a difficult one. Burgess did not name a replacement. The move comes less then a […]
Greene County deputies remove illegal encampment on East Kearney
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An encampment with a few trespassers has been removed from a property near East Kearney Street. According to a Facebook post from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a privately owned property that housed trespassers who set up an illegal encampment. Police say the owner of the property requested the […]
Chiefs Dave Merritt shares insight into the second starting cornerback competition
The Kansas City Chiefs are heading into their second preseason game this Saturday with plenty of eyes on their secondary. Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt has worked with all the defensive backs throughout offseason workouts and training camp. He spoke with reporters after Wednesday’s practice about his aligned vision with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in the search for a second starting cornerback.
Ballwin man is a finalist in national kolache competition
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- The Kolache Factory holds a nationwide contest that gives customers a chance to create a new kolache. A Ballwin resident who loves kolaches decided to take a shot at making his own. Steve Harris has the story on how he became a finalist out of 1,100 submissions.
Residents of senior living community fight for safe sidewalks
The ability to choose where to go and what to do is closely tied to happiness and well-being. Residents at Corinthian Senior Living say the sidewalks surrounding the property on Lemay Ferry Road are preventing them from this freedom, as they’re unable to safely travel on them.
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