JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state and help the St. Louis area recover from a devastating tornado.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s announcement of the indefinite closure of the Pigeon Hill shooting range has sparked controversy among community members.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A new law signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday includes sweeping public safety reforms, including updating the state’s outdated firework regulations.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation announces the indefinite closure of shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area to the public.
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TRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Officials with Central Methodist University and North Central Missouri College signed concurrent enrollment and articulation agreements at an event on May 28.
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A two-vehicle crash around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County resulted in multiple people injured.
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A dense fog advisory has been issued for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, northwest, and west-central Missouri. This advisory will expire at noon today. Visibility of up to a quarter mile or less due to dense fog can make driving conditions hazardous.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is bringing awareness to missing persons around the state during National Missing Persons Day. MSHP shared through social media on Monday, Feb. 3 that they are observing National Missing Persons Day, writing, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit is the clearinghouse for missing persons in Missouri.” The patrol
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding residents that a few upcoming holidays will impact the driver examination stations across the state. In observance of former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the driver examination stations around the state will be closed. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13. In observance of
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U.S. and state flags will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day at state buildings and grounds in Missouri despite the date falling during a national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order and announced the decision on Wednesday that flags will be raised to full-mast on Monday,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gibson Jimerson scored 33 points to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63 on Tuesday. Jimerson also contributed eight rebounds for the Billikens (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Robbie Avila scored 19 and grabbed five rebounds. Isaiah Swope shot 7 for 12 and scored 15. Jackie Johnson III
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By Nicole Scott The Platte County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the retirement of three officers and the department’s leader. Sheriff Mark S. Owen’s retirement was celebrated on Dec. 30 following his 33 years of service to the citizens of Platte County. “Sheriff Owen began his life of service as a Marine, then a firefighter and
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (7-6) at Fordham Rams (8-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Billikens -1.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits Fordham after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis’ 78-57 victory against the William Woods Owls. The Rams have gone 6-1 in home
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Valparaiso Beacons (7-6, 0-2 MVC) at Missouri State Bears (7-6, 0-2 MVC) Springfield, Missouri; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso takes on Missouri State after Cooper Schwieger scored 21 points in Valparaiso’s 81-75 overtime loss to the Bradley Braves. The Bears are 5-1 in home games. Missouri State averages 72.3
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will be patrolling in force during the next few days to keep roads safe. The patrol’s New Year’s holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will run until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. During last year’s New Year’s holiday counting
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press St. Louis Blues (17-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (12-23-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -125, Blackhawks +105; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (7-6) at Fordham Rams (8-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis takes on Fordham after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis’ 78-57 win against the William Woods Owls. The Rams are 6-1 on their home court. Fordham is ninth in the A-10
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Alabama State Hornets (4-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-2) Columbia, Missouri; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -23.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State visits Missouri after CJ Hines scored 25 points in Alabama State’s 83-80 loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The Tigers have gone 10-0 in home
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Haffner scored 13 points as Evansville beat Missouri State 57-40 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Haffner went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Purple Aces (4-9, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Joshua Hughes added 11 points,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rob Martin had 17 points in Southeast Missouri State’s 88-39 victory against Westminster (MO) on Sunday night. Martin also contributed seven rebounds for the Redhawks (7-6). Braxton Stacker scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds.
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a few road work projects for several Northwest Missouri counties on Friday afternoon, including Atchison and Nodaway counties. MoDOT shared the planned roadwork for the week of Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 and stated that the department will limit road construction for
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (8-3) at UIC Flames (3-6) Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over UIC. The Flames are 2-3 in home games. UIC is fifth in the MVC scoring 72.8 points while shooting 44.9% from the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -4.5; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State plays Evansville after Dez White scored 26 points in Missouri State’s 68-56 win against the UCSB Gauchos. The Purple Aces
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Alabama State Hornets (4-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-2) Columbia, Missouri; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State plays Missouri after CJ Hines scored 25 points in Alabama State’s 83-80 loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The Tigers are 10-0 on their home court. Missouri is fourth in the SEC scoring
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Jackson State Tigers (2-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-4) Columbia, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri hosts Jackson State after Laniah Randle scored 21 points in Missouri’s 76-63 loss to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Missouri Tigers have gone 8-2 in home games. Missouri is ninth in the SEC
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (6-7) at Rhode Island Rams (5-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits Rhode Island after Peyton Kennedy scored 22 points in Saint Louis’ 86-69 win over the Bellarmine Knights. The Rams have gone 3-3 at home. Rhode Island is fifth in the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson’s 28 points helped Saint Louis defeat NAIA-member William Woods 78-57 on Saturday night. Jimerson had three steals for the Billikens (7-6). Robbie Avila added 23 points while going 9 of 15 and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds, six assists,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Buffalo Sabres (13-19-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (17-16-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the St. Louis Blues after Alex Tuch’s hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Sabres’ 6-2 win. St. Louis has a 7-8-1
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (8-3) at UIC Flames (3-6) Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Bears play UIC. The Flames are 2-3 on their home court. UIC scores 72.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5.7 points
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State visits Evansville after Dez White scored 26 points in Missouri State’s 68-56 win over the UCSB Gauchos. The Purple Aces have gone 3-3 in home games. Evansville is
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