News Briefs for Monday (February 6, 2023)
Inmate Death Reported at Buchanan County Jail ST. JOSEPH, MO – A Buchanan County inmate was found dead inside his cell around 7:20 Saturday evening. Read more…
Kansas Driver Seriously Injured in Andrew County Crash ANDREW COUNTY, MO – An accident late Saturday afternoon in Andrew County left a Kansas resident with serious injuries. Read more…
Kearney Truck Driver Hurt After Hitting Abandoned Car A Kearney, Missouri truck driver was left with minor injuries early this morning when his big rig hit an abandoned vehicle left on the side of the interstate in Jasper County. Read more…
St. Joseph Woman Injured in Clay County Crash This Morning A Saint Joseph woman suffered injuries in a Clay County crash this morning. Read more…
COMMENTARY: Liberty Thought of the Week – Benefits of a 4-Day School Week by Paul Hamby Are students better off with a 4 day school week than 5 days? Read more….
Missouri Public Defender’s Office Seeking Budget Increase (MISSOURINET) – Missouri’s public defender system is woefully understaffed, according to Mary Fox, Director of the State Public Defender Office. Read more…
New World Record in Missouri for the Largest Blue Sucker Ever Caught (MISSOURINET) – A central Missouri man has reeled in a world record-sized blue sucker. Read more…
A New Missouri Bill to Offer Mental Health Services to First Responders (MISSOURINET) – Violence, death, and natural disasters are another day for Missouri’s first responders at the office. Read more…
Missouri Joins Push To Create Jobs For People With Disabilities (MISSOURINET) – Missouri has been selected to receive assistance for targeted job creation. Read more…
Missouri Supreme Court Denies Attempt to Postpone Next Weeks Scheduled Execution (MISSOURINET) – The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an effort to postpone next week’s scheduled execution. Read more…
Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, February 6-12 Read more…
MU Extension Hosting Succession Planning Workshop Series In an effort to help farmers, ranchers and producers of all types get a better grip on the inevitable transition of their farm and business to the next generations the University of Missouri Extension is planning a series of workshops to help the ag world plan for succession. Read more…
National Party Leaders Vote to End Iowa Democrats’ First-in-the-Nation Caucuses (Radio Iowa) The Democratic National Committee has voted to eliminate Iowa from the list of states that will start the party’s 2024 presidential campaign. Read more…
Unclear Path for Law Requiring ‘Hands-free’ Cell Phone Use While Driving (Radio Iowa) A bill that would ban Iowa motorists from having a phone or electronic device in their hands while driving has cleared a key senate committee, but Speaker Pat Grassley says he hasn’t polled the 64 Republicans in the House about the concept. Read more…
New School Meal Nutrition Initiative Announced The USDA announced a new School Meal Nutrition Initiative. Read more…
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