News Briefs for Tuesday (January 31, 2023)
Additional 975 Area Code To Be Added To Current 816 Area Code Territory An additional telephone area code is coming for new phone customers within the 816 area code, but it will not affect current 816 area code customers. Read more…
USDA Announces Financing For Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Upgrades The USDA Rural Development has announced an intent to help finance upgrades for the Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative through the Electric Loan and Loan Guarantee Program. Read more…
Rock Port Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl That Caused Fatal Overdose KANSAS CITY, MO – A Rock Port man pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl to another Atchison County man, resulting in his fatal overdose. Read more…
Florida Resident Arrested on Outstanding Out-of-State Warrant in Holt County Monday HOLT COUNTY, MO – A Miami Gardens, Florida resident was arrested on an outstanding warrant in Holt County Monday. Read more…
Faucett Man Picked Up on Two Outstanding Warrants Monday ST JOSEPH, MO – A man from Faucett was arrested Monday on two outstanding warrants in Buchanan County. Read more…
Livingston County Authorities Seeking Tips In Wheel Theft Authorities in Livingston County are seeking the public’s help in finding the person, or persons, that stole four wheels and tires off a pickup truck that had broken down near the junction of U.S. Highway 36 and Route K. Read more…
Trenton Man Charged With Felony Assault in Grundy County Court A Trenton man faces a felony assault charge in Grundy County Court. Read more…
Missouri Astronaut to get Congressional Space Medal of Honor for Bravery Tuesday (MISSOURINET) – A Missouri astronaut is scheduled to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for bravery Tuesday. Read more…
Hawley Sponsors Insulin Cap in U.S. Senate (MISSOURINET) – Missouri U-S Senator Josh Hawley is sponsoring a bill that would cap insulin prices across the nation. Read more…
Northeast Missouri Lawmaker Believes I-70 is Receiving Too Much Attention (MISSOURINET) – Several transportation leaders applaud Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposal to expand Interstate Highway 70 to 6 lanes between St. Louis and Kansas City. Read more…
Jeff City Might Ban Local Government Eviction Moratoriums Lawmakers discussed a House bill Monday that could prohibit eviction moratoriums similar to those enacted during COVID. Read more…
New KCI Opening Set For Feb. 28 The opening day for the new Kansas City International Airport terminal has been set for the end of next month. Read more…
Rep. Richey Proposes Bill To Make MSHSAA Mandated Reporters Missouri State Representative Doug Richey of Excelsior Springs has once again filed legislation that would ensure employees of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) are mandated reporters. Read more…
Iowa Casino Revenue Fell in December (Radio Iowa) State Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the amount of revenue at the state’s traditional casinos went against the recent trend in December. Read more…
Bill Would Limit Where Solar Arrays May be Placed on Farmland (Radio Iowa) A key senator is proposing new restrictions for commercially owned solar installations placed on farmland. Senate Ag Committee chairman Dan Zumbach says the goal is to establish limits on how close solar arrays may be to property lines, farm buildings and homes. Read more…
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Chip Caray Follows Grandpa’s Footsteps as Voice of Cardinals (AP) Longtime broadcaster Chip Caray is taking over as the television play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, more than five decades after his grandfather and Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray became a baseball staple with the same club. Read more…
Putting Together Farm Bill Priorities (USDA) What are some of the things various farm and ag groups wish to see in a new Farm Bill, per priority lists developed over the last several months. Read more…
From Tractors to Tech, Iowa Ag Expo Opens to 18,000 Attendees (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Ag Expo opens today (Tuesday) in Des Moines for its 103rd year, with a forecast economic impact of $19M dollars over its three-day run. Read more…
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