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Missouri celebrates statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), announced they will host a celebration event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri. “We are thrilled to...
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...
Train strikes car in Atchison County
An elderly Missouri man narrowly escapes his car being struck by a train early Thursday morning in Atchison County. 75-year-old Eugene Kane, of Hazelwood, Missouri, was struck by the Union Pacific train at the railroad crossing located on 286th Road, west of McPherson Road, around 5 a.m. Thursday.
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.
Silver Crown Field Set For Speedy WWTR Return
MADISON, Ill. — For the 11th time, USAC Silver Crown National Championship racing will take a trip to the biggest, boldest and fastest circuit on the USAC Silver Crown trail on Friday. Nineteen drivers and cars are entered for the Ranken Technical College Silver Crown Showdown at World Wide...
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.
Pool problems persist for Illinois family more than a year after project started
There’s a swimming pool in Kelly Meurer’s backyard, but she and her family have yet to enjoy it. In April 2023, she signed a contract with America’s Swimming Pools of Innsbrook on the recommendation of a friend.
Sababa Jewish Arts Festival moves to Creve Coeur. Here’s your guide
Get ready, St. Louis. The much-anticipated Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival is back, bringing its unique blend of art, music and food to a new location. After previous celebrations on the campus of Washington University in 2018 and 2022, Sababa 2024 will now take place at the Staenberg Family Complex near Creve Coeur on Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Here's a list of the worst roads to travel during the school year
ST. LOUIS — All of the schools in the St. Louis area will be in session again soon which means that commutes will change for many drivers. 5 On Your Side asked viewers to share the roads that will slow down drivers down as students arrive and are dismissed from school.
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar launches pop-up 'The Noot Baar'
ST. LOUIS — Talk about a perfect name to start a bar!. Cardinals favorite Lars Nootbaar, Budweiser and the St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up to create a unique experience for fans with the opening of “The Noot Baar.”. For a limited time, a Nootbaar-themed baseball experience will...
St. Louis adds 27K jobs in a year, but sees month-to-month dip
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis area added more than 27,000 jobs over a year, but had fewer jobs in July than June, according to a new report. The metro counted 1,457,700 non-farm jobs as of July, up from 1,430,100 in July last year, or an increase of 1.9%, according to a report from the state of Missouri.
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