News Briefs for Friday (May 19, 2023)

Rosecrans Memorial Airport Breaks Ground For New Runway (ST. JOSEPH, MO) – The Rosecrans Memorial Airport broke ground on a new runway this week. Read more…

More Lane Closures For Kearney I-35 Exchange Project The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced another round of lane closures on Interstate 35 near Kearney as part of the project that is building a new interchange at 19th Street in Kearney. Read more…

St. Joseph Bridge Moving Into Next Phase of Rehabilitation Project A rehabilitation project on the north and southbound Interstate 229 bridges at Sixth and Atchison Streets in Saint Joseph will move into its next phase at the end of this month. Read more…

Barnard Man Injured in Deer-Involved Crash in Nodaway County A Barnard man suffered injuries in a Nodaway County crash involving a deer this morning. Read more…

Maryville Pair Injured in U.S. 71 Crash Wednesday Night Two Maryville residents suffered injuries in a Nodaway County crash Wednesday evening. Read more…

St Joseph Woman Pleaded Guilty In Federal Court Hearing Thursday (ST JOSEPH, MO) – Following a federal court hearing Thursday, 38-year-old Brooke Stewart from St Joseph has pleaded guilty to using identities stolen from prison inmates to receive the benefits of federal unemployment fraudulently. Read more…

The DAV Wants Your Help In Volunteering To Support Veterans (MISSOURINET) – Regardless of the time of year, there will always be a need to consider volunteer opportunities to support veterans in your community, according to D-A-V, the Disabled American Veterans. Read more…

Missouri Is Still Dry But Not As Dry As Last Week (MISSOURINET) – Missouri is still dry, but not as much as last week. Read more…

Parson Hints At Support For $50 Million Budget Item To Help KC Organize World Cup (MISSOURINET) – Missouri is one signature away from giving 50-million-dollars to help Kansas City organize the 2026 World Cup.  Read more…

Thousands of Iowans May Lose Medicaid Coverage Next Month (Radio Iowa) State officials say more than three-thousand Iowans are on track to lose their Medicaid coverage by June 1st. Read more…

Iowa Unemployment Rate Drops in April (Radio Iowa) Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped down to two-point-seven percent in April, compared to two-point-eight percent in March.  Read more…

Kansas City Goes All In On “We Are 26” FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Brand, Announces Nonprofit Organization to Lead Effort (Kansas City Sports Commission release) Kansas City, Mo. – May 18, 2023 – Kansas City announced the formation of KC2026 and its Board of Directors, made up of business executives, civic leaders and elected officials. Read more…

Chiefs Finalize Preseason Schedule The Kansas City Chiefs preseason schedule has been finalized. The first game will be Sunday, August 13th at Noon at New Orleans.  Read more…

Final MSHSAA District Baseball Champions Crowned 

Raider Junior Opens Iowa State Track Meet With New State Record Mount Ayr Junior Ryce Reynolds opened his Iowa State track meet with a new state record Thursday. Read more…

On Tap for 2024–Less Meat/Beef Output and Record High Steer Prices (Radio Iowa) 2024 could be another year of declining U.S. meat production. Read more…

An Early Look Ahead at How 2024 May Plat Out in the Pork Sector (Radio Iowa)  2024 could be a very interesting year for pork producers. USDA is out with its new forecast. Read more…

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