The U.S. House is expected to bring up a 17 billion-dollar federal disaster relief package this week that involves helping Midwestern farmers, including in Missouri. Northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves tells Missourinet affiliate KWIX in Moberly the plan addresses several things. The House measure would provide 1.5 billion for construction projects intended to […]
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MU Extension agronomist: Stick with corn until end of May
The wet and cold start to this year’s corn planting season bodes poorly for yields, based on research from the University of Missouri Extension. But MU Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold says farmers should not switch from corn to other crops or early maturing corn varieties because of rain-delayed planting. There is still time to get […]
Audio: Emergency rooms see jump in lawn mowing injuries in Spring
Emergency rooms experience an increase in lawn mowing injuries this time of year. Dr. Christopher Sampson with MU Health Care says the most severe injuries are cuts and amputations. A recent report suggests about 250,000 Americans will be seen in emergency rooms this year with injuries caused by lawn mowers.
Audio: Missouri Rural Crisis Center responds to CAFO bill passing this week in Senate
The Missouri Senate passed Thursday proposed protections on CAFOs from county rules that are stronger than state regulations. Tim Gibbons with the Missouri Rural Crisis Center says the state should be standing up for Missouri’s nearly 100,000 family farms – not the corporate lobbyists working for industrial agriculture. Bill sponsor Mike Bernskoetter says […]
Audio: Missouri House Committee to hear Sexual Orientation Bill on Wednesday
Legislation that adds sexual orientation and gender identity to Missouri’s Human Rights statute is scheduled to be heard Wednesday by a House committee in Jefferson City. GOP House Speaker Elijah Haahr has referred the bill to the House General Laws Committee. The Kansas City lawmaker, who is gay, is calling on Missouri House […]
Flooding Damage and Recovery: First flood repair roadway contracts awarded, repairs underway
Roadways in Northwest Missouri sustained significant damage in the floodwaters that first inundated the area in March 2019. In some places, water remains over roadways more than a month later. As floodwaters recede, broken and missing roadways, damaged bridges, debris, drainage issues, and hazardous materials have been left in their wake. The Missouri Highways and […]
Audio: One of America’s oldest WWII vets visits Missouri to fulfill goal of visiting 50 Capitols and governors
One of America’s oldest World War Two veterans spent Thursday touring Missouri’s Capitol and meeting with the governor. Sidney Walton, who just turned 100 years old, has the goal of visiting every state Capitol and meeting all 50 governors. His son, Paul, says they are traveling the country on their “No Regrets” tour. […]
Audio: Corps of Engineers braces for Mississippi flooding over next few days
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is activating what it calls its flood fight teams for the Mississippi River in the Southeast area of Missouri.
Boil advisory issued for portions of Sullivan County
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory for some Sullivan County Rural Water customers due to a water main break. The advisory affects Route D north of Green Castle, including Mayfair, Ironbank, and Mead roads. The advisory will continue until further notice.
Woman arrested at Kansas City bus station pleads guilty to possessing more than 5-pounds of Fentanyl
A woman carrying more than five pounds of fentanyl in her suitcase as she traveled through Kansas City, Mo., has pleaded guilty in federal court. Evelyn C. Sanchez, 33, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. According to court documents, Sanchez was traveling from Los […]
Boil advisories lifted in Sullivan County
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has lifted two precautionary boil advisories for Sullivan County Rural Water customers. One affected the area of Route M north of the intersection with King Road to Route B, including Grove and Jasmine roads, as well as Route B north of the intersection with Route M. […]
Conception resident demolishes vehicle in Nodaway County crash
A resident of Conception was injured in a rollover Tuesday afternoon in Nodaway County. Forty-nine-year-old Christi Bradshaw received serious injuries and was transported to Mosiac Life Care of St. Joseph. A sports utility vehicle was southbound on Highway 136 when it traveled off the west side of the road, became airborne over a drainage ditch, […]
Audio: Missouri budget includes $8M in flood aid
The Missouri Senate has passed a 30 billion dollar state budget that includes eight-million dollars in state aid to help rebuild from recent flooding. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Hegeman of northwest Missouri’s Cosby says House and Senate conference committee members will meet soon to determine if the funding will remain in the proposed budget. […]
I-29 continues to remain closed north of St. Joseph
Interstate 29 continues to remain closed north of St. Joseph at the 57-mile marker, with the exception of local traffic accessing their homes and businesses. For updated information regarding route restoration and flooding, visit the Northwest Missouri Flooding webpage at https://www.modot.org/2019-northwest-missouri-flooding. The website provides an interactive information map, detour information, condition and restoration photographs, and […]
Audio: Missouri Senate moves to give initial approval to controversial cattle operation bill
After working overnight for about 12 hours, the state Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would restrict Missouri counties from enforcing regulations tougher than the state for large cattle operations. Creve Coeur Democrat Jill Schupp and Lee’s Summit Republican Mike Cierpiot say the measure would bar counties from limiting where CAFOs can […]
Study finds 9 of 10 smartphones violate radiation safety limits
Public health groups are calling for a nationwide recall on some cellular phones after a new study showed some units when pressed up against the body, emit 11 times more radiation than Federal Communications Commission safety limits allows. A study done by a professor emeritus of electrical engineering from the University of Utah analyzed data from […]
Audio: House passes measure that would roll back redistricting changes in Clean Missouri amendment
The state House has passed a measure that would ask Missourians to roll back legislative redistricting changes approved by voters last November. Dean Plocher, a Republican of Des Peres, says his legislation is better than the Clean Missouri amendment. St. Louis Democrat Peter Merideth, who opposes the measure, says voters don’t trust partisan […]
Audio: Missouri House Committee hears testimony regarding seat belt legislation
The state Department of Transportation is backing Missouri primary seat belt legislation. The House Crime Prevention Committee heard testimony today (Monday) on the bill, which would allow Missouri law enforcement officers to enforce the seat belt law as a STAND-ALONE OFFENSE. MoDOT says this is about saving lives. The Missouri State Medical Association […]
Audio: Parson considers ‘pretty aggressive’ steps to address Missouri flooding
The governor says major accomplishments have been made in the latest meeting with the Corps of Engineers about Missouri River flooding. Governor Parson, the governors of Iowa and Nebraska – along with the Kansas Lieutenant Governor – met again on Friday in Iowa with Corps of Engineers officials. Parson says they agreed to […]