News Briefs for Monday (April 24, 2023)

Area FFA Individuals and Chapters Recognized With Proficiency, Star Farmer, And Special Awards At Convention The Missouri State FFA Organization recognized the top two individuals with proficiency awards in various areas at the 95th Missouri State FFA Convention. Read more…

Mo West Professor Elected Secretary Of Alpha Chi A Missouri Western psychology professor has recently been elected to serve as secretary for a national honor society. Read more…

Mo-Dot Planned Road Work for Northwest Missouri April 24 – April 30

St. Joe Man Arrested For Magic Mushrooms A St. Joseph man was arrested over the weekend for possession of “magic mushrooms” and various driving charges. Read more…

Excelsior Springs Man Dies in Ray County Crash Saturday An Excelsior Springs man died in a Saturday evening crash in Ray County. Read more…

Pattonsburg Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charge Saturday in Daviess County Troopers report the arrest of a Pattonsburg man Saturday afternoon in Daviess County on a felony drug charge. Read more…

Troopers Arrest Guilford Man Saturday in Andrew County on Drug & Driving Trio Troopers report the arrest of a Guilford man Saturday night in Andrew County on three drug and driving charges. Read more…

St. Joseph Man Charged With Sexual Conduct in the Course of Public Duty A Saint Joseph man will make an initial appearance in Buchanan County Court Tuesday for alleged sexual conduct involving their job. Read more…

Bethany Man Facing 45 Years in Prison, Lifetime Supervision Under New Indictment BETHANY, MO – A Bethany man has been indicted on allegations of child sex crimes dating back to 2019. Read more…

MEC SCHOLAR BOWL FINAL STANDINGS 2023

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Missouri Issues March Jobs Report JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased by 2,300 jobs in March. Read more…

Public Assistance Bill Gaining Traction in Missouri Legislature (MISSOURINET) – The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that aims to prevent immediate loss of government benefits such as food stamps and childcare assistance, when participants get a pay raise or consider a job promotion.  Read more…

Missouri Senate To Work On State Budget – Without Proposed Ban On State Spending Of Diversity Initiatives (MISSOURINET) – An effort to ban state spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has been stripped out of Missouri’s state budget proposal.  Read more…

House Member Wants To Get Approval To Make Missouri A Left Turn On Red State (MISSOURINET) – Forty-two U.S. states allow drivers to turn left on red when turning onto a one-way street. Read more…

Missouri Housing Market Has Sprung This Spring (MISSOURINET) – Spring has sprung early for Missouri’s housing market. Read more…

Kum & Go Sale Announced (Radio Iowa)- The Kum & Go convenience store chain is being sold. Read more…

Regulators Assess Major Fines Against Two Companies Operating Pipelines in Iowa (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Utilities Board has issued $2 million in fines against two pipeline companies for operating in Iowa for years, without state permits. Read more…

Likely Competitors for the GOP’s 2024 Presidential Nomination Gather in Iowa (Radio Iowa) Over a thousand Christian conservatives gathered this weekend in central Iowa to hear from several likely competitors for the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination. Read more…

Friday Scoreboard

East Atchison Girls, Mound City Boys Claim Indian Relays Titles

Saturday Scoreboard

Year Over Year Decline in Cattle on Feed (USDA) What is behind lower cattle and calves on feed in feedlots per USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report? Read more…

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