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MO Chamber President Mehan steps down after 29 years
Former Missouri Chamber of Commerce President, Dan Mehan, has retired after 29 years with the Chamber, 26 as president. Mehan looks back with pride on the Chamber’s accomplishments, especially its wins in the Missouri legislature, pushing for workers compensation reform, changes to civil jurisprudence, economic development, and infrastructure. “Nothing...
Innovate SOMO brings business boot camps to Southern Missouri
Forbes Advisor reports one in five small businesses across the U.S. fail in their first year and half fail in their first five years. A growing program in Southern Missouri aims to help entrepreneurs improve their odds with what they call “Early-Stage Business Boot Camps.”. The boot camps are...
Why Did Missouri National Guard Just Hold New Madrid Quake Drill?
If you happened to be in the St. Louis, Missouri area earlier this week, you might have seen National Guard troops on the streets and wondered what was going on. No reason for alarm as there's a very good reason why those troops had smashed vehicles and emergency tents set up. They were practicing for a massive New Madrid earthquake. Wait. What?
When school starts in Boone County, and Missouri's school supply sales tax holiday
The school year is approaching and Boone County school districts are getting ready for the first day. Parents also have a chance to save money thanks to a sales tax holiday, deals from retailers and other events where school supplies and more are given away. This is what to know...
Here are the 6 Republicans running for Missouri state treasurer
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 state treasurer. Missouri's current state treasurer is Vivek Malek, who is running for reelection. The Missouri state treasurer is...
Heartland native to represent Missouri in Miss USA 2024 pageant
CAMPBELL, Mo. (KFVS) - Campbell, Missouri native Ashleigh Bedwell took home the Miss Missouri USA crown in June. “It feels so surreal,” Bedwell said. “It means a lot to me. This wasn’t the first time that I competed, I actually won on my eighth try.”. Bedwell said...
Love’s Upgrades Missouri Store as Part of $1 Billion Remodel Project
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores completed renovations to its store in Rolla, Missouri, located off Interstate 44 at Exit 189. The project is part of Love’s strategic remodel initiative, for which it has committed investing more than $1 billion in remodeling efforts for its current locations. The...
De Soto man hurt in motorcycle crash
A De Soto man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, July 18, on Hwy. A near Moores Road in Washington County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 7:12 p.m., Robert F. Mueller, 62, was riding an eastbound 2018 Yamaha XV1900 CFD when it traveled off the right side of the road and overturned, the report said.
Doe Run Raceway Results – 7/19/24
A Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 5-Collin Parmer[2]; 2. 13K-Kodi Savage[3]; 3. C4-Chris Soutiea[6]; 4. 29-Jeff LeBaube[7]; 5. 28-Tom Smallwood[1]; 6. 27J-Johnny Crump[4]; 7. 7-Drew Walsh[14]; 8. 10-Kyle Jarrett[9]; 9. 35-Randy Tyson[12]; 10. 5J-Shane Jumper[11]; 11. (DNF) 18K-Kolter McBride[10]; 12. (DNF) 3-Andrew Cash[5]; 13. (DNF) 17-Michael Jones[8]; 14. (DNF) 05-Jasper Inman[15]; 15. (DNS) 27-Nathan Walsh.
Female Human Remains Found Leads to Arrest of Missouri Man
Over two years ago, unidentified female remains were found near US Highway 60, west of Winona, Missouri, in Shannon County. Now, a Missouri man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and stealing in connection with those remains. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a press release this...
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