University of Missouri Sets New Policies Related To Protests
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri’s Columbia campus has announced revised policies related to protests, with the changes coming nearly two years after the campus was besieged by demonstrations over racial concerns. The new policies announced by university leaders include a commitment to “protecting the rights of expression, assembly, protest, and dissent.” Outdoor…
Flash Flooding Possible With Heavy Rainfall Expected This Weekend
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Flash flooding is a concern with major rainfall expected this weekend. The National Weather Service is calling for three to five inches of rain in the St. Louis area. This has the Missouri Highway Patrol warning motorists to stay off of flooded roadways. Boaters are also encouraged to take precautions. The patrol…
St. Louis boos Faith Hill at concert, Tim McGraw explains
Mention the NFL or Rams (no matter who you are), might not like the general local reaction…
Immigrants plan May Day rallies buoyed by Trump opposition
CHICAGO (AP) – Immigrants and their allies are preparing for May 1 rallies nationwide and say there’s renewed momentum to fight back against President Donald Trump’s policies and more collaboration among different advocacy groups. Around the world, union members have traditionally marched on May 1 for workers’ rights. In the United States, the event became…
Illinois prison agency rescinds nurse layoffs to still talk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Corrections has withdrawn its plan to lay off 124 nurses while continuing to negotiate with the state employees’ union. Corrections spokeswoman Nicole Wilson said Thursday the department had informed the Illinois Nurses Association that it would not remove the nurses June 15. She says prison officials are…
Missouri House wants more information on state legal costs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri House members want more information on how much money the state is paying in lawsuit settlements and judgments. House members voted 150-1 on Thursday to pass legislation to require the attorney general and administration commissioner to update lawmakers and others monthly on state legal expenses. The bill comes after…