COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says this year’s corn crop in Missouri is on track to be the second-highest yield on record. The Columbia Missourian reports that the state was on track as of Sept. 12. The agriculture department predicts there will be an average yield of 165 bushels per acre…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Data from industry experts and the state of Illinois show video gaming has generated about $785 million in state and local tax revenue since the machines were legalized four years ago. The Southern Illinoisan reports that the number of establishments in Illinois that allow the machines has grown as well –…
( KTRS ) A new contract for Schnucks employees was overwhelmingly rejected last night. There were 250 votes in favor of the proposed contract but, 1,934 votes against. The current 3-year contract expired in May and has been extended on a day-by-day basis as talks continue. To date, there have been about 30 negotiating sessions.…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis City leaders continue to gather public feedback in the development of the new NGA site. Another public meeting was held Monday night through the Project Connect Action Plan,which aims to gather public feedback on what the community would like to see developed around the new NGA western headquarters. Matt Hernandez,…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri center for Human-Animal Interaction is raising money for a research project to study the possible benefits of placing adoptable cats in the homes of children with autism. The Columbia Missourian reports that the project is called Feline Friends and a goal of $29,000 has been set. Researchers…
CHICAGO (AP) – A $260,000 donation to Republican incumbent Leslie Munger’s bid for Illinois comptroller has lifted the caps on political contributions and guarantees a big-money race against Democrat Susana Mendoza. According to the Illinois State Board of Elections the money is a loan from Munger’s husband, attorney John Munger. Munger’s spokesman didn’t immediately return…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A strike is looming over Schnucks markets. Leaders with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655 are recommending that members vote down a three-year contract offer and authorize a strike. Union leaders say they want to use the strike vote to continue negotiations. If the contract is rejected, a strike…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A state report says Missouri businesses saw a net growth of more than 8,700 private-sector employers in 2015. The report from the Missouri Department of Economic Development says that’s a 5 percent gain over the previous year. The report was released last week. The Jefferson City News Tribune reports (http://j.mp/2di1A05…
