Stimulus checks reaching public
WASHINGTON – The first stimulus checks are being sent by direct deposit and in some cases began arriving this week, the Internal Revenue Service announced. In this area, U.S.
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Lawmakers to add 12.5 cents to each gallon of gas
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Senate’s answer to growing road and bridge needs is to add 12.5 cents per gallon to the motor fuel tax – equal to about $460 million annually. The 73.5% increase, going to 29.5 cents per gallon, would equal about $1.25 more for every 10 gallons put in a fuel tank.
Brandy, rye headline homemade farm goods
The bouquet is a spirit sprung from apples. The golden-amber color is warm and welcoming.
Gifted education bill includes small Mo. schools
JEFFERSON CITY – Sen. Denny Hoskins again seeks to increase gifted education for Missouri schoolchildren with his Senate bill 151.
Health department reports on vaccine availability
RICHMOND – Missouri is designating about 53% of weekly vaccine allocations to area hospitals, and about 23% to regional mass vaccination events in partnership with local vaccine teams and the Missouri Nation Guard.
Arrest follows homicide
RICHMOND – The investigation continues into a suspected Lafayette County homicide following a chase involving law enforcers from multiple jurisdictions, recovery of a Pleasant Hill man’s body and the arrest of a homicide suspect, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said late Tuesday afternoon.
Possible homicide under investigation
RICHMOND – The investigation continues this morning into a possible homicide, Sheriff Scott Childers said.
An adult suspect has been taken into custody and an adult’s body has been located, but details are not being released at the moment.
Better discharge process could reduce rehospitalizations, MU research finds
COLUMBIA – Throughout her career, Lori Popejoy provided hands-on clinical care in settings from hospitals and nursing homes to community centers.
DHSS issues statewide order for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration
JEFFERSON CITY – Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or DHSS, has signed the standing order for Janssen Biotech Inc.
Waters continues to lead Highways Commission
JEFFERSON CITY – Michael T. Waters, Orrick, will continue to chair the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission as he has since being elected in September.
