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Dolly Parton coming to KC as library expands
(MSC News)--The State of Missouri, like its neighbor Kansas, is expanding Dolly Parton's Imagination Library statewide. According to a release, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will host a celebration event, complete with an appearance from Dolly Parton, on Tuesday, August 27, in Kansas City, Missouri. The ceremony comes in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
These ballot questions, including abortion access, certified for November ballot
Four amendments to Missouri's constitution and one proposition on minimum wage were certified Tuesday for the November ballot by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. This includes one amendment that could eliminate Missouri's abortion ban and enshrine abortion and contraception access. More than 380,000 signatures were gathered in an initiative petition and were...
QPD Blotter for Aug. 14, 2024
Carl Hancock, 40, of Quincy for Trespassing to Real Property. Jessica Wand, 38, of Quincy for FTA Shoplifting. Katey Turner, 32, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed. Jordon Stickler, 20, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed. Cameron D. Lewis, 26, 3020 Lawerence Rd. for Violation of Order of...
Everything you need to know about Lions vs Chiefs, how to watch and who's playing
On to the next one. The Detroit Lions will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in Week 2 of the preseason. Here's everything you need to know about the game: Detroit Lions (0-1) vs Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)Date: Saturday, August 17thTime: 4:00 p.m. ETLocation: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, ...
Shocking New Royals Stadium Location Emerges
After the Jackson County voters rejected a Royals stadium proposal, all signs were pointing to the team relocating to North Kansas City or Kansas. Kansas legislators had passed an aggressive plan to lure the Chiefs and the Royals away from Missouri and over to the Sunflower State. The latest reporting,...
New Missouri State University president taken to hospital on Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Missouri State University’s new President Biff Williams was taken to a Springfield hospital on Thursday morning. In a memo to staff, the university said President Williams started to feel sick while preparing for a meeting. MSU staff said he was taken to the hospital in an abundance of caution.
Owner of C-Street store dies at 61
The owner of a bee-themed boutique on Commercial Street has died. Soozeezbeez Honey Beetique announced Susi Caregnato's passing in a Facebook post this week. Caregnato's obituary at GreenlawnFuneralHome.com indicates the 61-year-old died Aug. 13 "after a brave battle with cancer." "She was one of a kind and we loved her...
Bernie’s Redbird Review: Is It Quitting Time For The Cardinals? We’ll Soon Find Out.
Text message from a friend who loves the Cardinals and hates what he’s seeing from them. In a pathetically soft appearance, the Cardinals got swept and had the WKRP kicked out of them in Cincinnati for three straight nights. It was another disgusting turn in a season that has even the most loyal Cards fans seeing red.
SPS spends $85K to rebrand as teacher retention suffers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield Public Schools is coming back from summer break with a controversial $85,000 makeover. The school board approved the contract with a Kentucky-based marketing agency specializing in non-profit work at a February board meeting. With teacher retention and program funding in the spotlight, some taxpayers are questioning whether it was the most […]
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