Show-Me Institute on Centene Building Expansion in Clayton
Another example of corporate welfare thanks to Missouri’s broken tax-incentive system?
Two Dead, One Injured Following St. Charles County Home Invasion
St. Charles County, MO (KTRS) Two are dead and one is injured following a home invasion in St. Charles County. Police say a man entered a home on Southwinds Drive at just before 4 a.m. Monday, where he confronted a resident, a young man, whom he reportedly knew. That’s when the father woke up to…
Redevelopment planned for Warrenton outlet mall
WARRENTON, Mo. (AP) – A desolate outlet mall near St. Louis may soon get a rebirth. The Warrenton Outlet Center was once a thriving spot along Interstate 70 in Warrenton, 55 miles west of St. Louis. The 200,000-square-foot property was one of the few outlet malls in Missouri when it opened in 1993, featuring discounts…
Southern Illinois peach crop triumphs over weather extremes
ST. ELMO, Ill. (AP) – It was an up-and-down-again winter and spring for southern Illinois peach growers. But despite iffy weather, the summer’s crop is strong. The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan reports (http://bit.ly/2b5nSyi ) that the crop had to endure a frigid winter, excessively wet spring and some dry patches this summer. Marion County grower Tom Schwartz…
Ticket prices go up for Illinois State Fair
( KTRS ) The Illinois Budget stand-off is still sending ripples throughout the state. Residents will most likely notice it at the state fair. Officials say the entry fee for the Illinois State Fair has been raised, and preview night is no longer free – but, they’ve added a free concert that features Dan Hampton, Otis…
Missouri State researchers seeking Zika-carrying mosquitoes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Missouri State University researchers who are trapping mosquitoes across the state haven’t found any evidence of the Zika virus. The research team is led by associate professor David Claborn. He says trapping mosquitoes might provide an early warning if the virus arrives in Missouri. The yellow fever mosquito, the primary carrier…
The Latest: Child killed at water park was lawmaker’s son
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) The child who died at a Kansas City, Kansas, water park has been identified as the son of a state lawmaker. Authorities did not immediately identify the boy who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark on Sunday, but Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their…
Michael Brown Justice Walk Held Over The Weekend Ahead Of Anniversary
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Several events were held over the weekend to mark the upcoming 2nd anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown. This included the annual Michael Brown Justice Walk on Saturday morning. The walk began at Canfield Green Apartments, where the 18-year-old was fatally shot during a confrontation with then Ferguson Police…
Democrat Koster wins Missouri Farm Bureau endorsement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Attorney General Chris Koster has scored a major endorsement, becoming the first Democratic statewide candidate to win the backing of the Missouri Farm Bureau. Members of the Farm Bureau’s political action committee voted to endorse Koster’s gubernatorial campaign Friday after also listening to a presentation from Republican nominee Eric Greitens.…
Rauner signs law expanding voter access for 17-year-olds
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a measure expanding an Illinois law that lets 17-year-olds vote in a primary if they’re 18 by the general election. The new plan now allows 17-year-olds to participate in more primaries for local offices, like for mayor, if they’re 18 by the general contest. They’ll also be…