News Briefs for Tuesday (February 7, 2023)

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Three More Indicted In Fentanyl Conspiracy Three more individuals have been indicted in federal court in relation to a fentanyl distribution conspiracy around northwest Missouri, bringing the total number of people charged to 10. Read more…

Clinton County Sheriff’s Activity report January 20-26 Read more…

Bethany Council Gives Support To Library’s Lift Project Bethany’s Board of Aldermen gave their support to the Bethany Public Library Board’s endeavor to find the financing and install a lift for the Bethany Public Library during a meeting held Monday night. Read more…

Coffey Man Arrested on Numerous Charges A Coffey, Missouri man was arrested on numerous charges Monday in Harrison County. Read more…

Orrick Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Bates County An Orrick man was arrested on drug charges Monday in Bates County. Read more…

Union Star Woman Injured in Deer-Involved Crash This Morning in Andrew County A Union Star woman suffered injuries in an Andrew County accident early this morning. Read more…

COMMENTARY: The Ties that Bind Us Make Us Stronger by Tanner Clark, American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Vice Chair Read more…

High Carbon Dioxide Employee Found In OSHA Investigation of Lone Jack Processing Plant The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that an investigation has found a Lone Jack cattle processing plant has exposed employees to high levels of carbon dioxide. Read more…

Legal Marijauna Rakes In $12.6 Million During Opening Weekend (MISSOURINET) – Millions of dollars were raked in during opening weekend. Read more…

Governor Mike Parson Denies Request to Block Execution Governor Mike Parson has denied a request to block today’s scheduled execution of a convicted killer. Read more…

Missouri Version of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill to Get Hearing Tuesday (MISSOURINET) – Missouri may soon have its own version of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law. Read more…

Missouri Representative Discusses Bill Providing Restrictions For Teens Purchasing Firearms (MISSOURINET) – A Columbia Democratic Representative is sponsoring a controversial bill following the rise of shootings among teens and early 20-year-olds over the past several years. Read more…

Fitzpatrick Talks About Staffing Shortages at MO Auditor’s Office (MISSOURINET) – The Missouri Auditor’s office is “woefully” understaffed. Read more…

MU Accounting Professor Says No Immediate Recession (MISSOURINET) – President Biden will speak to Congress tonight (Tuesday) – in his annual state of the union address and try to demonstrate that the country is not headed into a recession. Read more…

State Rep. Doug Richey Proposes Sales Tax Exemption for Electricity Providers State Representative Doug Richey of Excelsior Springs is proposing a new law that would create a sales tax exemption for electricity providers. Read more…

ISU Part of Project to Diversify the Cornbelt (Radio Iowa) Iowa State University researchers are part of an effort led by Purdue University to diversify the cornbelt. Read more…

Abortion Opponents Call for ‘Life at Conception’ Law to Ban All Abortions (Radio Iowa) Abortion opponents say it’s time for a ban on all abortions in Iowa. Read more…

GOP-Led House Sends Governor Plan for State Spending on Public Schools (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has sent the governor a plan to provide Iowa’s public K-through-12 schools three percent more in general state support for the next academic year. Read more…

Monday Scoreboard

GRC Crossover Basketball Schedule Set

High School Hoops Schedule 2-7-23

What’s the Most Common Super Bowl Party Food Safety Infraction? (USDA) What’s the most common food safety mistake people make as they enjoy the special foods they serve during the Super Bowl? Read more…

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