Missouri news

• Missouri becomes 49th state to ban all-age texting and driving. Will it help?

  27-08-2023 11:10
  Like Missouri's seatbelt law, it will serve as a secondary violation, meaning the officer can't stop the driver for only breaking the new rule.      
  
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• Springfield police chase the latest in a string of legal issues at Affordable Towing

  30-08-2023 00:00
  
  It's been a tumultuous year for the Springfield tow truck company.      
  
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• Lolita the whale's remains to be returned to Pacific Northwest following necropsy

  29-08-2023 23:52
  
  The remains of Lolita, an orca whale that once served as the main attraction at the Miami Seaquarium, will be returned to the Pacific Northwest.      
  
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• National Cinema Day collects $34 million at box office, 8.5 million moviegoers attend

  29-08-2023 23:40
  
  More than 3,000 locations and 30,000 screens participated in the second annual National Cinema Day with all cinema tickets at only $4.      
  
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• Will Hurricane Idalia join the "Terrible I's?" 14 major storms that had 'I' names retired

  29-08-2023 23:26
  
  Hurricane names are retired if they cause too much destruction. More names starting with the letter 'I' have been retired than any other letter.      
  
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• Springfield high school students to become CNAs, EMTs as part of Middle College expansion

  29-08-2023 19:40
  
  Middle College director Tiffany Brunner said students will have "a lot of exposure" to different career options in healthcare as part of expansion.      
  
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• Here's how 4 southwest Missouri institutions plan to revolutionize health care training

  29-08-2023 17:38
  
  OTC Chancellor Hal Higdon said the alliance is the "right thing for the community" because it will result in more healthcare workers locally.      
  
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• Wyatt's World Podcast: Previewing Missouri State football vs. Kansas with Art Hains

  29-08-2023 11:40
  
  Art and Wyatt set their expectations for the 2023 Missouri State football season. Wyatt also previews the game with longtime KU reporter Jon Kirby.      
  
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• What should Missouri State football's expectations be in first year under Ryan Beard?

  29-08-2023 11:16
  
  Missouri State football was picked to finish eighth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference this season. Fans should expect better.      
  
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• Rend Collective to celebrate decade of Christian rock 'Campfire' in Columbia, Springfield

  29-08-2023 10:50
  
  How long can one "Campfire" keep burning? If you're the Irish Christian rock band Rend Collective, at least a decade.      
  
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• Nixa once again named top high school in Springfield metro by U.S. News & World Report

  29-08-2023 10:50
  
  Only three high schools in the Springfield metro area cracked the Top 50 in Missouri, according to rankings released Tuesday.      
  
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• Southwest Missouri basketball scene gathers to celebrate life of Rob Yanders

  29-08-2023 01:46
  
  Over a hundred gathered Monday evening to celebrate the life and legacy left by former Missouri State standout and local basketball coach Rob Yanders.      
  
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• 8 arrested downtown early Sunday. Police report window smashed and 'dancing' on police car

  29-08-2023 00:27
  
  Police also reported that patrons threw bottles at officers outside of Zan nightclub.      
  
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• Civil rights leader to speak, sign book at Drury University as part of 150th anniversary

  28-08-2023 23:00
  
  Valarie Kaur, an educator and author, will speak about diversity and reconciliation Sept. 18 at the O'Reilly Family Event Center.      
  
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• Washington Nationals call up former Missouri State star catcher Drew Millas

  28-08-2023 21:24
  Drew Millas and the Nationals will host Jake Burger and the Marlins starting on Thursday. The two were teammates on MSU's 2017 NCAA Tournament team.      
  
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• Missouri State football will play 2 quarterbacks in opener at Kansas

  28-08-2023 20:10
  
  The ol' saying is that if you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one. Missouri State will try to prove that wrong on Friday night.      
  
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• Greene County adopts retiree tax freeze despite lack of clarity from state

  28-08-2023 19:15
  
  Hoping to avoid a costly election, the Greene County Commission approved a senior tax freeze, despite lingering questions about how it will work.      
  
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• Springfield's short-term rental policy has issues. Here's how it stacks up to others in MO

  28-08-2023 11:10
  Springfield isn't alone as it struggles to balance concerns of neighbors, short-term rental operators.      
  
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• Why 20 Missouri districts will use alternative tests to measure student achievement

  27-08-2023 10:45
  
  The waiver was hailed as a critical first step toward reimagining and revamping how public schools in Missouri are measured and held accountable.      
  
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• Pulley: What separates being alone from being lonely?

  27-08-2023 10:44
  
  Writer Michael Pulley considers how one can be lonely in a crowded and busy room, or content while alone with their thoughts.      
  
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• Missouri Grocers Association: Raise a glass to the work of Anheuser-Busch

  27-08-2023 10:42
  Missouri brewer's long history of charitable efforts should be celebrated, writer says.      
  
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• Protecting patients, families, taxpayers and businesses from nationalized health care

  27-08-2023 10:40
  The writer offers thanks to Missouri's delegation in Congress for blocking efforts by "Medicare-for-All" advocates.      
  
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• Reader argues that atheism isn't at the root of mass shootings in the U.S. Here's why

  27-08-2023 10:35
  Another writer responds to a column linking atheism with mass shootings.      
  
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• Game show icon Bob Barker, tanned and charming host of 'The Price is Right,' dies at 99

  27-08-2023 04:26
  Bob Barker, the witty and unflappable host of "The Price is Right" for 35 years, has died. The game show legend and animal right advocate was 99.      
  
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• 'The Price Is Right' host and famed Drury graduate Bob Barker dies

  27-08-2023 01:17
  
  It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World's Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us," Barker's publicist said.      
  
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• How Nixa held off a tough Webb City and flexed its backfield depth

  26-08-2023 18:40
  
  Spencer Ward racked up a team-high 11 tackles in the season-opening slugfest and added an early 68-yard touchdown.      
  
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• Study: More than 90 percent of teachers spend out of pocket for back-to-school supplies

  26-08-2023 16:31
  
  A new study found that 90% of teachers are spending to set up their classrooms as school begins. And 16% of teachers work a second job to support their education career.      
  
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• When the family pet was dying, 'I just lost it.' What to do when it's time to say goodbye

  26-08-2023 16:00
  Aug. 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Here's how to help children prepare for loss of a pet and how to remember them after they're gone.      
  
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• Celebrate 20 years of the PSL with pumpkin spice coffee, baklava, shaved ice and dog brew

  26-08-2023 11:03
  
  The Pumpkin Spice Latte was "invented" by Starbucks 20 years ago. Since then, the PSL has inspired pumpkin spice baked goods, beers and dog treats.      
  
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• What's happening at the former News-Leader press site? Self-storage to open this fall

  26-08-2023 10:50
  
  The Devon Self-Storage facility features about 1,500 units, with the majority inside the pre-existing building. Six outdoor units were also added.      
  
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