News Briefs for Monday (March 6, 2023)

Body Discovered During Investigation Into Fire in Rural Bethany BETHANY, MO – A body was discovered during an investigation into a structural fire in rural Bethany early Friday morning. Read more…

Two Injured in Harrison County Rollover Accident HARRISON COUNTY, MO – Two were taken to the hospital following an accident on I-35 in Harrison County Sunday afternoon. Read more…

Chain Reaction Crash on I-29 in Buchanan County Injures Three BUCHANAN COUNTY, MO – A chain-reaction crash on I-29 on Saturday included four vehicles and sent three people to the hospital. Read more…

St Joseph Resident Arrested on Multiple Charges Sunday Evening in Buchanan County (ST JOSEPH, MO) – A resident of St. Joseph was arrested Sunday on multiple charges in Buchanan County. Read more…

Richmond Teen Seriously Injured In Early Sunday Accident A Richmond teenager was left with serious injuries and is facing a handful of driving-related charges following a one-vehicle accident early Sunday in Ray County. Read more…

COMMENTARY Advancing Missouri Infrastructure Dear Friend, As Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, one of my top priorities is ensuring our infrastructure dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently—and that Missourians are getting our fair share of infrastructure funding. Read more…

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley Co-Sponsors A Bill To Create Special Inspector General To Investigate Ukraine Funding (MISSOURINET – WASHINGTON, DC) – Missouri U-S Senator Josh Hawley is co-sponsoring legislation that would create an inspector general’s office to investigate all federal dollars given to Ukraine. Read more…

Governor Parson is Set to Embark on a Trade Mission with Sweden, Germany (MISSOURINET) – Missouri’s governor is going to embark on an international trade mission soon. Read more…

Former President of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Talks Recession, Not Raising Interest Rates Too Quickly (MISSOURINET) – Former Kansas City Federal Reserve President Esther George called on the Fed to act sooner to head off inflation, a call not heeded by the Federal Reserve. Read more…

Bill Proposing Free Hunting & Fishing Permits For Certain Veterans (MISSOURINET) – Any veteran who was discharged or released from service, other than dishonorable from any Armed Forces branch could be eligible for hunting and fishing permits free of charge for life under a proposed bill by Senator Rick Brattin. Read more…

Legislative Effort Aims to Recruit Students to Become Large Animal Veterinarians (MISSOURINET) – Missouri is in the market for more large animal veterinarians. Read more…

Republicans Propose New Asset Test for Medicaid, Food Stamp Eligibility (Radio Iowa) Republicans in the legislature are proposing new income thresholds for those who qualify for government food and health care assistance. Read more…

Iowa State Fair’s New CEO Starts Today (Radio Iowa) Today (Monday) is Jeremy Parsons’ first day as the Iowa State Fair’s CEO and general manager. Read more…

‘Rally to Resist’ at Iowa Capitol (Radio Iowa) A large crowd gathered at the Iowa Capitol Sunday afternoon for what organizers called a “rally to resist” bills in the legislature on LGTBQ issues. Read more…

GU’s Michael Millslage Leaps To NAIA High Jump Championship Graceland Student Athlete and Lamoni native Michael Millslagle claimed an individual national championship at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday afternoon in Brookings, South Dakota. Read more…

Platte Valley’s Big 3rd Quarter Moves Boys Into Show Me Showdown Platte Valley used scoring balance from the strength of collective 3-point shooting and a big 3rd quarter from Justin Miller to advance to Show Me Showdown I in Springfield next Thursday. Read more…

Saturday MSHSAA Girls Postseason Schedule

Platte Valley Girls Keep Chance To Defend Class 1 Title, South Harrison Denied Upset In MSHSAA Quarterfinals The Platte Valley girls will join the boys at the 2023 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown. Read more…

Northwest Missouri State Men To Play For MIAA Tournament Title The Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team reached its eighth consecutive MIAA Tournament championship with a 63-52 win over the Emporia State University Hornets at Municipal Auditorium. Read more…

Graceland Claims Two All-Americans From NAIA Wrestling Championships

Area Boys Basketball Schedule For 3-6-23