Auditor Galloway begins audit of St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
County commission granted request to audit after whistleblower concerns JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (Sept. 19, 2018) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced today that work on an audit of the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is underway. The audit will […]
There is No One-Size-Fits-All Breast Cancer
(Family Features) Breast cancer. It is a simple phrase representing a complex journey thousands of women travel each year. Even during October, when Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the disease, many people don’t realize breast cancer is not […]
McCaskill to vote ‘no’ on SCOTUS nominee based on record
Hawley, GOP lambast decision as siding ‘with Chuck Schumer’ U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill has announced that she plans to vote against confirming the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The Democratic Senator from Missouri said that her decision […]
NGA’s executive director optimistic about Parson, workforce development in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The issue of workforce development has been an major one for legislators and Gov. Mike Parson, playing a key role in the last special session. But they’re not the only ones looking to improve workforce development […]
Trick-or-Treat for a Cause
(Family Features) Orange pumpkins on doorsteps and orange candy corn in buckets are iconic staples of Halloween, but the season can be about more than fun and treats. Since 1950, generations of children in the United States have gone door-to-door […]
Preparing an Emergency Plan for Your Unique Needs
(Family Features) Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergency situations are all too common these days. In fact, about 4 out of 5 Americans live in counties hit by weather events since 2007, according to disaster declaration data […]
McCaskill, Hawley still neck and neck in latest CBS poll
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The latest set of polling from a national media outlet once again shows U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill and Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley in a dead heat in their race for the 2018 U.S. Senate seat. The […]
Help Kids Falling Short on Nutrients They Need this School Year
Milk is one of the most requested, but least donated items at food banks, meaning children in need may be missing out on essential nutrients (Family Features) The school year should be filled with playing, learning and growing, but for […]
Statewide campaign urges proper safety restraints for children.
JEFFERSON CITY – Do you know if your child is in the right safety seat? While they may be old enough, they still may not weigh enough, or be tall enough to buckle up and skip the booster or car […]
We Don’t Need Empty Promises, We Need Solutions
By Barry Aycock When President Trump canceled a recent visit to Southeast Missouri he missed a golden opportunity to see up close and personal the devastation his trade war is having on Missouri farmers. Of course, that wasn’t his reason […]