A judge has scheduled a hearing for arguments from an attorney representing Eric Greitens about whether documents should be turned over to a special House committee. Lawyer Catherine Hanaway will appear in Cole County Circuit Court Thursday at 1 p.m. to assert the committee no longer has authority to demand information from Greiten’s […]
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Audio: New era is underway at Nestle in Trenton
A new era is underway at a Missouri factory in Trenton and with our report is Alisa Nelson. Nestle is firing up its assembly line today in Trenton with about 100 newly-employed workers. The company has officially taken over the factory from Conagra – keeping the site up and running that was on […]
Audio: Movie about legendary Missouri vigilante group premieres in Branson
About 1,000 people attended the world premiere in Branson of the movie Bald Knobbers in Branson. Executive Producer Michael Johnson explains the emergence of the pro-Union vigilante group in southwest Missouri in the 1880s in an area that had been without the law. The making of the film included 72 featured actors, more […]
Mike Parson swearing-in ceremony details
Missouri’s 57th governor will be sworn-in Friday, June 1, 2018, in an evening ceremony in Jefferson City. Brian Hauswirth with the Missourinet has the details: Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to be sworn-in this evening at 5:30, in a PRIVATE ceremony at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, says […]
Audio: Key stipulations were behind dismissal of felony charge against Greitens
(Missourinet) – The deal Governor Eric Greitens’ defense attorneys made with prosecutors to get criminal charges against him dropped involved seven key conditions. Greitens never made a plea bargain as has been reported in some media outlets, but instead agreed to a stipulation for dismissal. Among other things, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s […]
Audio: Voters to decide “Right-to-Work” issue in August primary
Voters across Missouri will be deciding the issue of “Right to Work” in the August primary election. The scheduling of the future election date came during the recently-concluded legislative session. Dean Morgan files this report:
Audio: State legislature approves bill facilitating high-speed internet service to rural areas
An official with Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s pleased to see the state legislature approve a bill facilitating high-speed internet service to more areas of rural Missouri as well as the establishment of a broadband development fund. B.J. Tanksley is director of the state legislature with the Farm Bureau and says there was an issue […]
Audio: Greitens’ departure leaves lawmakers with nothing to pursue although questions remain
(Missourinet) – The special Missouri House committee looking into the activities of Governor Eric Greitens was examining his compliance with campaign finance laws when he announced his resignation Tuesday. Early political advisor Michael Hafner told the panel there were discussions of foreign donations being pursued by Greitens, which would have been illegal. Hafner […]
Audio: Missouri U.S. Senators sign letter to address rural broadband coverage
Both Missouri Senators have signed a letter asking for more time to organize efforts to get financing to expand rural broadband service. The letter seeks more time for state, local, and Tribal governments to challenge an eligibility map for federal money to expand broadband over the next 10 years. The Senators want additional […]
Audio: Missouri legislative leaders invite Mike Parson to address joint session of legislature
Top Missouri legislative leaders have invited Mike Parson to address a joint session of the Legislature after he’s sworn-in as governor. House Speaker Todd Richardson made the announcement Wednesday morning after he and other leaders met with Parson in Jefferson City. Richardson tells Capitol reporters today’s meeting was productive. Senate President Pro Tem […]
Audio: Missouri crop progress report for week of May, 28, 2018
Warmer temperatures for the week allowed planting to progress. Below average precipitation resulted in lower pond levels and soil moisture. Temperatures last week averaged 75.1 degrees, 8.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.06 inches statewide, 0.09 inches below normal. There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 27, 2018. […]
Senator Roy Blunt and Missouri Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe React to Governor Greitens’ Resignation
(Missourinet) – Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says he’s looking forward to Mike Parson’s leadership as governor. Blunt was hosting a roundtable with business leaders at Associated Industries of Missouri in Jefferson City, as Governor Eric Greitens announced his resignation. Blunt gave his first interview to Missourinet after Greitens resigned: Blunt says Greitens’ situation […]
Missouri judge rules Greitens committees must turn over subpoenaed documents
(MissouriNet) -A Cole County judge has ruled that Governor Greitens’ political action and campaign committees must turn over documents by Friday to a House committee investigating Greitens. During a court hearing last week, Mark Kempton, the attorney for the House committee, said the lawmakers want documents that are relevant to their investigation of the governor. […]
Former inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Center accuses officer of sexual assault and rape
A former inmate at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution filed a suit Tuesday accusing a correctional center employee and a mental health professional of rape and sexual abuse. Also named in the suit are a Virginia mental health services company and the supervisors of the accused. Jason Taylor with Missouri Net files this report. […]
McCaskill survey: Missouri’s VA hospitals continue to improve care for America’s war heroes
(MissouriNet) – About 1,200 Missouri veterans report steady progress in the quality of care they have received at the state’s VA hospitals. Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, who briefed reporters in St. Louis’ Forest Park, says it pleases her to hear about the improvements described in her annual survey results of the state’s five VA medical […]
Hostility in committee hearings on Greitens reaches fever pitch
(MissouriNet) – The special House committee investigating Governor Eric Greitens is frustrated that his defense team has refused to release documents in its possession. Republican Representative Don Phillips of Kimberling City is a committee member who spent 28 years as a Missouri State Trooper. Phillips notes he’s interrogated hundreds of witnesses over the years and […]
Audio: 100 deadliest days for teen drivers underway in Missouri
(MissouriNet) – Memorial Day unofficially marked what is known as the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. Sergeant Jason Pace of the Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages parents to educate their teens about being responsible behind the wheel. Car crashes involving teen drivers climb during the summer months because teenagers drive more during […]
Report shows more than 4,800 untested rape kits in Missouri
(MissouriNet) – Attorney General Josh Hawley has released a report today showing nearly 50-percent of Missouri law enforcement agencies do not send in rape evidence for testing because officers felt the victim was not credible and would not cooperate. During a press conference, in Jefferson City, Colleen Coble with the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and […]
Several Missouri tax credits see chopping block, including low income housing
(MissouriNet) – Several Missouri tax credits will not be issued beginning in July, including one to finance low-income housing. The Missouri Housing Development Commission – MHDC – killed off the housing program in the current fiscal year, claiming it has a poor rate of return. Republican House Budget Chair Scott Fitzpatrick said his committee’s decision […]
Ex husband’s attorney gets heated in appearance before House committee
(MissouriNet) – A special House committee has heard testimony from an attorney involved in allegations that have led to the possible impeachment of Governor Eric Greitens. Al Watkins represents the ex-husband of the woman who’s accused Greitens of sexual coercion and physical abuse. During a heated exchange, Watkins passionately defended the ex-husband, saying he held […]