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New Planned Parenthood clinic in Kansas expands abortion access in Missouri, other states
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new Planned Parenthood clinic opening Monday in southeast Kansas will be the closest abortion access point for many people in the South and expects to have patients from six states in its first five days — Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Kansas saw a 369% increase in abortions in 2023, with 69% of patients coming from out of state, according to the Guttmacher Institute. For the Trust Women Clinic in Wichita,...
Democratic Gubernatorial candidate challenges Republican opponent to five televised debates
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) Crystal Quade, the Democratic candidate running for Missouri Governor announced on Monday, August 19, 2024, that she has challenged the Republican candidate to five televised debates prior to the November 5, 2024, General Election. According to Quade's campaign, Quade is challenging Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe to five televised...
No, we don’t want Andrew Bailey handling abortion cases in place of local prosecutors
While busy with his own campaign for Missouri attorney general, Republican Andrew Bailey also loomed large in the primary race for prosecutor of the state’s second largest county. He popped up repeatedly in Jackson County in forums and interviews, sometimes by name and sometimes not, but always as a menacing presence. After a lively and […]
Missouri Outlawed Abortion, and Now It’s Funding an Anti-Abortion Group That Works in Other States
With millions in expanded tax credits and direct state funding going to anti-abortion groups, the nonprofit Coalition Life has expanded its operations beyond Missouri and into states where the procedure is still legal.
Springfield Police say they are increasing speeding enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — To keep Springfield safe, the Springfield Police Department (SPD) announced they will be increasing speeding enforcement. According to an SPD Facebook post, the department encourages drivers to slow down and pay attention. “Speed is one of the top two contributing factors involved in traffic fatalities and YOU have the power to help […]
2024 summer session Vice Chancellor’s List honorees announced
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP have announced their Vice Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2024 summer session. To qualify for the Missouri State-West Plains Vice Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for six or more credit hours taken during the session. Students who maintain a 4.0 grade point average for six or more hours are recognized in the Chancellor’s List.
2024 Fall Preview: Thayer Volleyball
Brittany Madden takes over as head coach of a Thayer volleyball program that has been on the rise for the past three seasons. After winning just one match in 2020, the Bobcats have won 10, 18 and 22 matches in the three successive seasons. Thayer came up one set short...
Company moving headquarters back to St. Louis area
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A company that moved its headquarters away from St. Louis will be returning. Industrial and life-sciences packaging company Altor Solutions, which was founded in St. Louis in 1957 as Foam Fabricators, had been moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, by a prior owner in 1986. After decades headquartered in the Southwest, the company, now led by a CEO based in St. Louis, has made the decision to move back where it began.
SSM Health opens mental health urgent care to ease strain on emergency rooms
SSM Health will open the first behavioral health urgent care clinic in St. Louis next week on South Grand Boulevard, officials announced Monday. The facility, based at the former emergency department at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, will operate like one of the dozens of no-appointment-needed urgent care centers around the region. But instead of conducting flu tests and treating skin infections, health workers will treat patients with depression, bipolar, addiction and other mental health issues.
Sunrise Beach construction business owner charged with deceptive business practices
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake of the Ozarks area business owner was charged with several felonies on Monday. Ricky Loren Simmons II, of Sunrise Beach, was charged with four counts of deceptive business practices and two counts of financially exploiting an elderly person. A criminal summons was issued for Simmons on Monday. An initial court The post Sunrise Beach construction business owner charged with deceptive business practices appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
2024 Fall Preview: Willow Springs Volleyball
Willow Springs volleyball took a big step forward last season going from 11 wins in 2022 to 21 wins last season. It was the most for the program since 2017. The leap forward can be attributed to consistency according to head coach Christina Collins. “Our program was lacking consistency for...
Suspect in deaths of Independence officer, process server seeks trial delay for surgery
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A man indicted for killing an Independence Police Officer and a process server needs surgery, according to court records. Attorneys for Larry D. Acree filed a motion to stay the legal proceedings to allow him to get medical treatment. According to the document filed in court...
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