News Briefs for Thursday (February 2, 2023)

Lamoni Driver Injured In Interstate 35 Accident A Lamoni driver was injured following a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 Wednesday morning which totaled the vehicle she was driving. Read more…

Former State Representative Joins Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Former Missouri State Representative Randy Railsback has joined the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Incorporated.  Read more…

Osborn Driver Seriously Injured in Wednesday Afternoon Crash STEWARTSVILLE, MO – An Osborn man was seriously injured in an accident with a semi Wednesday afternoon in Stewartsville. Read more…

Two St. Joe Men Arrested On Warrants Wednesday Night In two separate incidents Wednesday night, Highway Patrol Troopers were able to make a pair of warrant arrests in Buchanan County. Read more…

Kidder Man Hurt In Wednesday Evening I-35 Crash A Kidder man was left with moderate injuries after a one vehicle accident on I-35 in Clay County Wednesday evening. Read more…

Altamont Man Injured in Early Morning DeKalb County Crash An Altamont man suffered injuries in a DeKalb County crash early this morning. Read more…

Troopers Arrest Omaha Man on Drug & Driving Charges in Holt County Troopers report the arrest of an Omaha, Nebraska man Wednesday afternoon in Holt County on drug and driving charges. Read more…

Gallatin Man Gets Bond Hearing Date on Felony Weapons Charge A Gallatin man facing a felony charge in Grundy County Court now has a scheduled bond appearance hearing. Read more…

Early Morning Fatal Accident Near Kearney The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred early this (Thursday) morning near Kearney. Read more…

Director of Mo-DOT Seeking Raises for Employees (MISSOURINET) – State agencies are trying to make their cases to lawmakers that write the budget to fund their needs, and that includes the Missouri Department of Transportation. Read more…

Raytown Man Sentenced To 20 Years for $10M Conspiracy Fraud Scheme (MISSOURINET) – A Raytown man has been sentenced for conspiracy and fraud schemes. Read more…

Film Legislation Heard In Missouri House Economic Development Committee (MISSOURINET) – Legislation designed to incentivize the TV and film industry to bring projects to the Show-Me State is being considered by a Missouri House committee. Read more…

Missouri Considers Expanding Probation and Parole Arrest Program (MISSOURINET) – In 2020, the Missouri Department of Corrections rolled out a pilot program that allows probation and parole officers to arrest criminals who violate probation and parole rules.  Read more…

MO House Passes Resolution Regarding Ballot Initiatives The Missouri House of Representatives adopted a resolution Wednesday that would increase the threshold of votes from Missouri citizens to approve a ballot initiative. Read more….

MO Senate Opens Debate On Parents Bill Of Rights The Missouri Senate opened debate for the Parents’ Bill of Rights on Wednesday. Read more…

20 Attorneys General Warn Walgreens, CVS Over Abortion Pills ST. LOUIS (AP) — Attorneys general in 20 conservative-led states warned CVS and Walgreens on Wednesday that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in those states. Read more…

MDC Offering Free Virtual Class on Firearm Cleaning and Storage Firearms used for hunting and target shooting need care and maintenance to work properly year after year.  Read more…

Midwest Economist Fears Recession Traits Growing (Radio Iowa)  The latest economic survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states shows the business barometer falling to its worst January level in 15 years.  Read more… 

Fines Proposed for Iowa Schools Violating ‘Divisive Concepts’ Law (Radio Iowa) A bill introduced in the Iowa House would require that school library catalogs be posted online and teachers would have to list all the instructional materials they plan to use. Read more…

Wednesday Basketball Scoreboard

Missouri Western Men Snap Slide, Graceland Men Keep Postseason Position (CBB Roundup) The Graceland Men’s Basketball team stayed in good postseason qualification position as they eased past Mount Mercy 59-54 at the Morden Center at Graceland University Wednesday evening. Read more…

U.S. “Productively Engaging” With Mexico on GM Corn Issue (USDA) The top USDA trade official says the U.S. is productively engaging with Mexico on that nation’s proposed ban on GM corn. Read more…

 

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