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KCPL REPORTS SCAMMING INCREASE

KCP&L IS REPORTING A LARGE INCREASE OF SCAM REPORTS FROM CUSTOMERS WHO ARE APPROACHED BY SCAMMERS POSING AS KCP&L EMPLOYEES OVER THE PHONE. KCP&L REPORT A 76 PERCENT INCREASE IN ATTEMPTED COLLECTION CALL SCAMS IN THE FIRST...Read More

PERDUE REMINDS SENATORS THAT CHINA IS NOT THE ONLY TRADE MARKET

THE USDA AG SECRETARY TOLD A SENATE COMMITTEE THAT WHILE CHINA HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT TRADE MARKET FOR THE UNITED STATES, IT IS NOT THE ONLY MARKET. HERE’S STEPHANIE HO....Read More

MO STATE FAIR CAMPING FORMS AVAILABLE TUESDAY

THE MISSOURI STATE FAIR REMINDS LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS INTERESTED IN CAMPING THAT ACCESS TO THE LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR CAMPING FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING AT 9AM NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 1ST. THE STATE FAIR WEBSITE TYPICALLY EXPERIENCES HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUME...Read More

MO SENATE CONSIDERS LABOR UNION LEGISLATION

THE MISSOURI SENATE HAS BROUGHT UP A BILL THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN LABOR UNIONS TO USE DUES AND FEES TO MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND REQUIRE CONSENT FOR WITHHOLDING EARNINGS FROM PAYCHECKS. DEAN MORGAN HAS...Read More

OPPORTUNITY ZONES INTENDED TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC BOOST

MISSOURI 6TH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN SAM GRAVES SAYS OPPORTUNITY ZONE DESIGNATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED WITHIN THE 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI COULD BE AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR REVITALIZATION FOR THOSE COMMUNITIES. MISSOURI RECEIVED OVER 160 OPPORTUNITY ZONE...Read More

Listen Live on Alexa

Got an Alexa device? You can stream us and listen to our stations and podcasts while you’re getting dinner ready in the kitchen. WHAT IS AN ALEXA SKILL? + Amazon’s voice service is called Alexa. Much like...Read More

Local and Regional Sports

GRACELAND STAYS WITHIN TO FIND NEXT MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

GRACELAND HAS ANNOUNCED THE PROMOTION OF CORY HOFF HAS THE NEXT HEAD COACH FOR THE MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM. HE HAS BEEN THE MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH. HE PREVIOUSLY HAD ROLES WITH RECRUITING COORDINATION, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, SCOUTING,...Read More

Indiana FFA State Proficiency Grading April 26, 2018
Brownfield’s Amie Sites will be on the ground at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center, Trafalgar Indiana on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 along with other volunteers assisting with Indiana FFA State Proficiency Grading. Continue reading Indiana FFA State Proficiency Grading at Brownfield Ag News.
Midday cash livestock markets April 26, 2018
Direct cash cattle markets are quiet. What direct trade we have seen this week has been scattered to light, not enough to establish a trend. Asking prices today are $125 live and $200 to $203 dressed, with bids of $121 live and $190 to $192 dressed. Buyers and sellers will continue to monitor the […]
Pork exports up sharply on week April 26, 2018
The USDA reports corn and soybean export sales for the week ending April 19th were below analysts’ expectations. Physical shipments of sorghum remain ahead of what’s needed to meet USDA projections for the 2017/18 marketing year. The current marketing year runs through May for wheat, August for beans, corn, and sorghum, and September for […]
Net farm incomes would increase if U.S. rejoins TPP April 26, 2018
The U.S. rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would be supportive to farmers’ bottom line. Ernie Birchmeier with Michigan Farm Bureau tells Brownfield increased exports of beef, pork, soybeans, dairy and other commodities under the agreement would cause net farm incomes across the country to rise. “Some estimates are around $6 billion in additional trade […]

MissouriNet News

State Supreme Court cases could determine legal protections for gay and transgender individuals in Missouri April 26, 2018
A couple of test cases in the Missouri Supreme Court could determine whether transgender and gay people will have a path to sue under sex discrimination claims. Members of both groups made such arguments before the high bench Wednesday. Attorneys for a transgender boy from Blue Springs made his case for sex discrimination by, a […]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 4-26-2018 April 26, 2018
Top Stories: A man was shot early this morning at a Columbia bar in mid-Missouri. Police say a fight involving three men shortly after 2 am left one wounded while the other two drove off. No arrests reported yet. And Police say 34-year-old Florissant man has confessed to vandalizing 120 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in University City. Alzado […]
Cardinals bounce back to top Mets April 26, 2018
After blowing a lead in a dissapointing series opener, the St. Louis Cardinals responded with a 9-1 victory over the New York Mets in game 2 of their series Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. Marcell Ozuna hit a tiebreaking two-run single and Michael Wacha won his fourth straight start for St. Louis. Jedd Gyorko added […]
Big inning dooms Royals in loss to Brewers April 26, 2018
A four run fourth inning was too much for the Kansas City Royals to overcome in a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee Wednesday night at Kaufmann Stadium. The Royals dropped both contests in a quick two game series. Jhoulys Chacin and the Milwaukee bullpen pitched the Brewers to their eighth consecutive victory. Chacin stymeid the Royals […]

National News

Scores Of Schools In Arizona Close As Teachers Embark On Massive Walkout April 26, 2018
Thousands of demonstrators descended on Phoenix, where they are marching on the Capitol to demand pay bumps and boosted budgets. Across state lines, teachers in Colorado are also protesting.
Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of All Charges In Sexual Assault Retrial April 26, 2018
Jurors listened to more than two weeks of testimony from 25 witnesses, including five women who had never before confronted the entertainer in a criminal courtroom.
CNN's Jake Tapper On McCarthyism, Trump And The 'Jar Jar Binks Principle' April 26, 2018
Tapper's new novel, The Hellfire Club, takes place in 1954 during Sen. Joseph McCarthy's Communist "witch hunt" — a time he describes as "very resonant" with the current political climate.
Arkansas Installs A New Ten Commandments Monument At Its Capitol April 26, 2018
The first version of a Ten Commandments monument at the Arkansas Capitol lasted less than 24 hours before it was destroyed by a car last June.
Bill To Protect Mueller Investigation Approved By Senate Judiciary Committee April 26, 2018
While the bill lacks support from GOP leaders in the House and Senate, it's intended to send a message to President Trump that he avoid interfering with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem' April 26, 2018
Drugs like Valium, Xanax and Ativan are more popular than ever. Frequently used to treat anxiety, the medicines can be risky, especially when mixed with alcohol or opioids.
What To Expect From Friday's Summit Between North And South Korea April 26, 2018
"President Trump is in for a rude surprise if he thinks ... Kim Jong Un is going to say, 'Sure, I'll hand over my nuclear weapons,'" North Korea expert Jean H. Lee tells NPR.
Ford To Phase Out 'Traditional Ford Sedans' Such As Fusion And Taurus In The U.S. April 26, 2018
Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter, but it's planning big changes — such as phasing out nearly all of its cars in favor of trucks and SUVs.
Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee April 26, 2018
Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.
On The Hunt For The Elusive Morel Mushroom In Ohio's Appalachian Country April 26, 2018
It's early spring in southeastern Ohio. Foodies and opportunists are starting to scour the trails for morels. But finding the tiny, wrinkled gems requires perfect weather, patience and a little luck.

World News

What To Expect From Friday's Summit Between North And South Korea
"President Trump is in for a rude surprise if he thinks ... Kim Jong Un is going to say, 'Sure, I'll hand over my nuclear weapons,'" North Korea expert Jean H. Lee tells NPR.
After Suspected Chemical Attack, Douma Residents Flee To Northern Syria
A new camp in northern Syria is a muddy refuge for people who fled the town of Douma after a suspected chemical attack. They are traumatized and homeless and their futures are unknown.
Where Did The Unique Style Of Botswana's Guitarists Come From? Nobody Seems To Know
Thanks in part to the efforts of Dutch ex-pat, this unique playing style has been documented in a new compilation of Botswanan folk music.
'The Peace House' Is All Set For Kim Jong Un's First Summit In South Korea
The stage is set for a historic meeting between leaders of the rival Koreas inside the Demilitarized Zone. The frenzied preparations have left very little to chance.