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Missouri abortion-rights amendment could be axed from the ballot after ruling
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Friday ruled that an abortion-rights campaign did not meet legal requirements to qualify for the November ballot, potentially thwarting a yearslong effort to undo the state’s near-total abortion ban. But Cole County Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh stopped short of removing the measure from the ballot. Instead, he gave the abortion-rights campaign a chance to file a last-minute appeal before Tuesday’s deadline to make changes to the Missouri ballot. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom will appeal the decision and hopes for “a swift resolution so that Missourians can vote on November 5 to protect reproductive freedom, including access to abortion, birth control and miscarriage care,” campaign manager Rachel Sweet said in a statement. “The court’s decision to block Amendment 3 from appearing on the ballot is a profound injustice to the initiative petition process and undermines the rights of the 380,000 Missourians who signed our petition demanding a voice on this critical issue,” Sweet said.
US confirms first bird flu case without animal contact
A person in the state of Missouri has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu without a known exposure to infected animals, authorities said Friday. The person was the 14th to test positive for bird flu in the US this year, and the first without known contact with animals.
Missouri Woman Saw Creature at Her Window Then She Heard a Scream
It was an encounter that she never forgot. A Missouri woman claims she saw a creature at her window staring right back at her. Then, she heard a blood-curdling scream. This harrowing story come from a Missouri woman named Crystal who just days ago shared stories with the Sasquatch Theory YouTube channel. What she described was terrifying.
Growth in artificial intelligence, data centers puts pressure on Missouri energy supply
As the use of artificial intelligence grows, so does the technology required to store its data — and the energy that infrastructure consumes. At a recent forum about “securing Missouri’s energy future,” lawmakers, regulators, lobbyists and advocates discussed the challenge of powering new data centers. A data center is a physical location that houses...
Preview for the 2024 Mizzou volleyball season
Coming off a much-improved 2023 season, Mizzou volleyball is looking to take another step forward in 2024. An 18-13 record following a 9-19 season marks a huge turnaround, largely due to second-year coach Dawn Sullivan and standout performances from both young and veteran players. With the majority of the team...
Company with Missouri Locations Just Bought Modern Market Eatery
If you're interested in a different kind of fast food, you might be interested in a different kind of fast food chain that has just been purchased by a company that already has Missouri locations. Restaurant Dive just shared the news of a transaction completed by Thrive Restaurant Group. This...
Jackson County sues State Tax Commission for order on 2023 property tax rollback
(The Center Square) – Jackson County leaders filed a lawsuit to overturn the Missouri State Tax Commission’s order to roll back 2023 property tax assessment values. Assessor Gail McCann Beatty, County Executive Frank White and the Board of Equalization in Jackson County filed a 37-page complaint in the circuit court of Jackson County. "We believe the State Tax Commission's order is not only misguided and dangerous, but also violates state...
Improving drought conditions having positive effect on Missouri crops
Sep. 6—With drought conditions slowly improving across Missouri, crop conditions are looking up compared to last year's levels. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as of August, corn and soybean conditions in Missouri are improving. USDA's Crop Progress report shows that Missouri's corn is the best in the country. Missouri's corn was rated 79% good to excellent, the most in the ...
Chevy Chase Coming to Missouri’s Fox Theatre for One Night Only
Get ready to laugh for a night as Chevy Chase celebrates the 35th anniversary of the National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. It's one of those movies my family and I watch every holiday season, and sometimes during the summer, National Lampons Christmas Vacation. As a fas, when I found out that Chevy Chase was coming to The Fox Theatre to celebrate the movie's 35th anniversary I admittedly bought tickets.
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