News Briefs for Tuesday (March 7, 2023)

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…

Troopers Arrest Maryville Woman on Driving Trio Early Sunday in Nodaway County Troopers report the arrest of a Maryville woman early Sunday morning in Nodaway County on three driving charges, including one felony. Read more…

Statewide Tornado Drill Set for This Morning Severe weather preparedness week in Missouri kicks off today with a focus on preparedness. Read more…

Two Taken To Hospital Following Accident Near Albany Two were taken to the hospital following an accident on Highway 136, 1 mile east of Albany, Monday morning.  Read more…

Bethany City Council Approves Natural Gas And Electric Rate Decreases Bethany’s Board of Aldermen approved a decrease to both the natural gas and electric rates which will be charged to customers, effectively immediately, during their first March meeting held Monday night.  Read more…

Clinton County Sheriff Activity Report For February 17-23 

MDC Holding Free Birding for Beginners Hike Near Cameron Late winter is a good time to go birding, as the birds are more visible with foliage off the trees and shrubs. Read more…

Prescription Drug Cost-Sharing Bill Moving Through Missouri House (MISSOURINET) – Legislation designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs in Missouri is moving through the Missouri House.  Read more…

Missouri House Passes Bill to Require Health Insurance Companies to Fully Cover Follow-Up Breast Exams (MISSOURINET) – Health insurance companies could be required to fully cover follow-up breast exams for Missouri patients. Read more…

Deadline to Register to Vote in Missouri’s April Election is Almost Here (MISSOURINET) – The deadline to register to vote in Missouri’s April election is almost here. Read more…

State of Missouri Considering Decriminalizing ‘Magic Mushrooms’ For Certain Uses in Specific Healthcare Settings (MISSOURINET) – Missouri might decriminalize the use of a psychedelic to treat patients with certain health problems.  Read more…

Missouri Senate Passes “Poison Pill” Pregnant And Postpartum Legislation (MISSOURINET) – Legislation that would provide expanded Medicaid coverage for low-income women passed the Missouri Senate.  Read more…

3 GOP States Pull Out of Effort to Thwart Voter Fraud ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three Republican-led states on Monday pulled out of a bipartisan effort among states to ensure accurate voter lists, undermining a system with a demonstrated record of combating voter fraud. Read more…

Iowa Bill Would Legalize Unpasteurized ‘Raw’ Milk Sales (Radio Iowa) A bill eligible for debate in the Iowa Senate would legalize the sale of raw milk at dairy farms. Read more…

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Hands Out Fines (Radio Iowa) Two Casinos and one sports betting operation have been fined by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Read more…

Boys Basketball Results From 3-6-23

Girls Playoff Basketball Schedule For 3-7-23

A Plan for Seed Industry Competitiveness (USDA) USDA and its Agricultural Marketing Service announced a plan with recommendations to improve competitiveness and market fairness within the seed industry. Read more…

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