Kansas City Star. September 20, 2023.
Editorial: KC Chiefs, Royals, Current want sports betting. Missouri lawmakers drag their heels
Direct democracy is, amazingly, still alive and well in …
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By The Associated Press
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9/26/23
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A Missouri judge has tossed Republican-written ballot summary language Monday that described several proposed constitutional amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live …
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE
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9/25/23
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Education Four Day Weeks (COPY:V0101) <<CAT:General News-US Domestic>>
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apa333066-Actuality--INDEPENDENCE, Mo.-(Brandi Pruente, Independence …
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9/25/23
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Hundreds of school systems around the country have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S. Districts cite cost savings and advantages for teacher …
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By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH
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9/25/23
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NASCAR Texas intro wrap (COPY:V0626) <<CAT:Sports>>
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apa333006-Wrap--FORT WORTH, Texas-(Jerry Jordan, correspondent, with race winner William …
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9/24/23
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NFL Chiefs 41 Bears 10 intro wrap (COPY:W0866) <<CAT:Sports-Football>>
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apa333004-Wrap--KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Greg Echlin (EHK'-lihn), …
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9/24/23
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Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care by filing a new lawsuit accusing the clinic of failing to provide …
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By JOSH FUNK
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9/24/23
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: A viral video shows two Missouri lawmakers using a flamethrower to burn cardboard boxes, not books. There is no record …
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By The Associated Press
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9/22/23
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Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Missouri stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Missouri and the rest of the world, visit …
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9/22/23
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A longshot Republican candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent “Freedom Fest” event outside St. Louis as no big deal. They say that after …
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE and JOHN HANNA
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9/22/23
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Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal. In Missouri and North Dakota, health systems and advocates blame provisions in the laws …
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By JIM SALTER and GEOFF MULVIHILL
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9/22/23
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A man is hospitalized with what police describe as life-threatening injuries after a “gunfight” with two St. Louis County officers. Police received a call about a domestic disturbance just after …
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9/21/23
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The nationwide surge in book bannings continues. The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping …
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By HILLEL ITALIE
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9/20/23
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Kansas City Star. September 13, 2023.
Editorial: Can’t disagree with Gov. Parson: Missouri Supreme Court must be free of political bias
When Missouri Gov. Mike Parson introduced Kelly C. …
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By The Associated Press
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9/19/23
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A former Missouri police officer has been sentenced to five years of probation for shooting into a fleeing vehicle several times and wounding the driver. Matthew Schanz pleaded guilty to …
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9/18/23
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The United Auto Workers union says it will go on strike at three factories as it presses Detroit companies to come up with better wage and benefit offers. The factories include a General Motors …
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By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG
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9/14/23
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Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions. But the …
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By JIM SALTER
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9/14/23
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Police bodycam video from Springfield, Missouri, has filmed an unusual foot pursuit, as two officers tried to catch an escaped lemur. The speedy little primate made a dash for freedom Tuesday night …
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9/14/23
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Missouri lawmakers fail to override Gov. Parson's vetoes, and instead accept pared-back state budget
Missouri lawmakers have failed to override any of the governor's $555 million in budget cuts. The state Legislature convened Wednesday for its annual veto session. Republican Gov. Mike Parson made …
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE
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9/13/23
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A Missouri judge has upheld the constitutionality of the state's Senate districts. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem rejected claims that the districts drawn by a judicial panel after the 2020 …
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By DAVID A. LIEB
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9/13/23
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