UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/
Nolan Gorman's walk-off homer lifts Cardinals to victory as they edge Diamondbacks 5-3
stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/nolan-gormans-walk-off-homer-lifts-cardinals-to-victory-as-they-edge-diamondbacks-5-3/article_0048f666-00e1-11ef-927d-9381f5d7aa00.html
Missouri House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, sends measure to governor: The action potentially paves the way to fund state government next fiscal year.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-votes-to-defund-planned-parenthood-sends-measure-to-governor/article_d2da1a0e-0246-11ef-82d2-239c593e2307.html
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds: It’s not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing “clean air,” so how can you really know?
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4618044-these-cities-have-the-dirtiest-air-new-report-finds/
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate voted to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/mayorkas-impeachment-senate-immigration-border/
Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html
Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?: Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/business/economy/uaw-union-future.html
A ‘pink moon’ shines over Kansas City this week. Here’s when you should look up: Kansas & Missouri have visibility this week, but it won’t be a special color as ...
kansascity.com/news/local/article287934115.html
4-year-old accidentally shoots self while sitting in bed next to mom, Missouri cops say
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287902760.html
Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
apnews.com/article/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison-0914fa6cbb2a99b540cbbd28a38179b4
US Supreme Court widens scope of workplace bias suits: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday made it easier to bring certain workplace discrimination lawsuits in a ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-gives-boost-st-louis-cop-who-sued-over-job-transfer-2024-04-17/
Quinton Lucas is right: Migrants already legal to work might as well lift KC’s economy | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287906450.html
Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/houston-nasa-astronaut-loral-o-hara-19394076.php
Missouri AG threatens legal action after Kansas City mayor makes pro-immigration comment
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-ag-threatens-legal-action-after-kansas-city-mayor-makes-pro-immigration-comment/article_6d5325ca-fe6a-11ee-b9b3-ff4d185f889f.html
Editorial: Wentzville superintendent is the latest to exit the culture-war battlefield
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-wentzville-superintendent-is-the-latest-to-exit-the-culture-war-battlefield/article_e515ef0a-fe80-11ee-800d-5b5fb9a6e8fa.html
Teamsters make another move toward GOP, give $5,000 to Sen. Josh Hawley: The union has yet to endorse for president.
axios.com/2024/04/14/teamsters-donation-josh-hawley-senate-republicans
Kansas GOP rep says he won’t run for reelection: Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.) announced Thursday he will not run for reelection in November ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602635-kansas-gop-rep-says-he-wont-run-for-reelection/
Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Being Challenged. Here’s What to Know.: The income-driven plan known as SAVE has reduced payments for millions of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/business/biden-save-student-loans-courts.html
Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
- A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.
- Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287975175.html
Wentzville’s robotics team is elite. It’s aiming to be the best in the world.: Wentzville’s Ratchet Rockers robotics team is one of the country's best ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/wentzville-s-robotics-team-is-elite-it-s-aiming-to-be-the-best-in-the/article_1c61ed84-fceb-11ee-be40-a7559a5b3fb7.html
Oh so now Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley are concerned about impeachment, Constitution? | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287804195.html
7 more states sue over Biden student loan plan: Seven states announced Tuesday they were suing the Education Department over President Biden’s SAVE income-driven ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582814-7-more-states-sue-over-biden-student-loan-plan/
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
These 10 billionaires in Kansas and Missouri are worth over $100B. Who they are: These people got their fortunes from Koch Industries, Bass Pro Shops and the ...
kansascity.com/news/local/article287596760.html
‘All are welcome’: Mayor Lucas invites migrants overwhelming other cities to work in KC
kansascity.com/news/local/article287778580.html
On April 9, the state of Missouri executed Brian Dorsey for the murders of his cousin Sarah Bonnie and her husband Benjamin in 2006 ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/09/us/brian-dorsey-missouri-execution-tuesday/index.html
Former NFL GM: Chiefs should prepare for draft like they won’t have Rashee Rice: A former NFL general manager says the Chiefs should prepare for the NFL Draft as ...
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287923440.html
Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.
axios.com/2024/04/11/missouri-senate-lucas-kunce-josh-hawley-fundraising
Is the new ‘Civil War’ movie a preview of our real divided American future? | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article287733815.html
Willkommen! Sie sind zu einem Meeting eingeladen: Community training session on lead in soil. Nach der Registrierung erhalten Sie eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail mit ...
publicintegrity-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcofuqtrDooH9Ya47hsiAy8gVIPZKqF0l3T
St. Louis region receives rough marks on air quality ‘report cards,’ including one F
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/st-louis-region-receives-rough-marks-on-air-quality-report-cards-including-one-f/article_bc334998-028b-11ef-923b-3f844b104987.html
Supreme Court Backs St. Louis Police Officer on Discriminatory Transfer: The US Supreme Court made it easier for employees to sue over discriminatory job ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/supreme-court-backs-worker-suits-over-discriminatory-transfers
Royals and Chiefs broke KC record with campaign spending on failed stadium tax vote
kansascity.com/news/local/article287712165.html
Messenger: A battle over playing catch in a Ballwin backyard reaches a fevered pitch
stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-a-battle-over-playing-catch-in-a-ballwin-backyard-reaches-a-fevered-pitch/article_baad468e-f8ed-11ee-8f72-734484e3a7a1.html
Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims: The justices unanimously ruled that employees do not need to prove harm to career ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/supreme-court-employee-discrimination-muldrow-police/
Trump’s Immunity Lawyer Has a Long History of Fighting Abortion Access: Trump’s lawyer spent his time fighting Planned Parenthood, before he argued the president ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-immunity-lawyer-abortion-supreme-cour-1235008376/
This could've been "bahhhd." A goat was rescued from the ledge of a bridge after scaling it "like a four-legged Spider-Man." eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/goat-kansas-city-bridge/73272483007/
I’m an OB-GYN in a red state. The Supreme Court might put my patients’ lives at risk | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287849375.html
Missouri AG Bailey files lawsuit to block Biden’s latest student loan forgiveness plan
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287513000.html
Believe it or not, Republicans, Democrats banned racist Kansas housing rules together | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287844545.html
This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes
inquirer.com/real-estate/rebuilding-together-west-philly-homes-20240417.html
These Missouri and Kansas Republicans in Congress finally did right by Ukraine | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287899395.html
Patrick Mahomes on staying out of presidential race: ‘I don’t want to pressure anyone’
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Why Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City doesn’t need a sanctuary city resolution
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287951995.html
More GOP states sue to block student-debt relief through SAVE plan: Missouri's attorney general led a new lawsuit to block student-loan repayment through the ...
businessinsider.com/gop-states-lawsuit-block-save-student-loan-income-driven-repayment-2024-4
How a new decision from the Supreme Court complicates the DEI landscape: The decision will likely be good for workers who believe they've been discriminated ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/supreme-court-dei-muldrow-st-louis
Opinion: A humane choice: Decline to sign the abortion petition: A vice president of Live Action writes that Missouri has been free of "violent elective ...
stltoday.com/opinion/column/opinion-a-humane-choice-decline-to-sign-the-abortion-petition/article_4953e9aa-f6b0-11ee-bf1e-57924b9b93f9.html
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
MAGA ‘Prophets’: The Eclipse Is a Warning to Repent — and Follow Trump: Trump is on a mission from God, according to MAGA prophets Julie Green and Larry Ballard
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/eclipse-trump-maga-prophets-1235000663/
Chiefs GM Brett Veach laments one past draft miss: Receiver D.K. Metcalf: Chiefs general manager Brett Veach laments one miss in the draft: receiver D.K. Metcalf
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287823990.html
Editorial: Missouri’s Freedom Caucus means freedom from rational governance: Editorial: In the Freedom Caucus’ upside-down world, functional government is always ...
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-s-freedom-caucus-means-freedom-from-rational-governance/article_5b1c8318-00d3-11ef-b2dc-f790f45aeebd.html
The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer Diversity Initiatives: The US Supreme Court’s ruling that a St. Louis police sergeant can sue over a job transfer she ...
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Holleman: Sam Alton’s own invoices refute claim of moonlighting ‘less than 3’ hours a week
stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/holleman-sam-alton-s-own-invoices-refute-claim-of-moonlighting-less-than-3-hours-a/article_f27cba7e-00cf-11ef-b26d-f3a80a52ee17.html
Missouri House advances measure shielding Bayer from Roundup lawsuits: The legislation needs one more vote in the House before advancing to the Senate for ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-advances-measure-shielding-bayer-from-roundup-lawsuits/article_d903cab6-fcc3-11ee-b848-eb3d2328c4cc.html
Cardinals give up 12 runs to Brewers, lose third straight game and drop series at home
stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/cardinals-give-up-12-runs-to-brewers-lose-third-straight-game-and-drop-series-at/article_a46c5ac6-ff33-11ee-b537-a7fa24edce38.html
Chiefs Extend Contracts of Andy Reid, Brett Veach and Mark Donovan : Kansas City is locking down its head coach, general manager and president with new contract ...
si.com/nfl/2024/04/22/chiefs-extend-andy-reid-brett-veach-mark-donovan
Quick Glance: Chiefs Extend Andy Reid, Brett Veach, Mark Donovan: Kansas City's Latest Triumph
- Clark Hunt, the club owner of the , secured another major victory for his franchise by announcing contract extensions for coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach, and team president Mark Donovan. Reid and Veach are set to be extended through the 2029 season.
- As one of the league's most respected owners, Hunt has invested significantly to maintain the Chiefs' success, making them the newest dynasty in the league.
- Reid, a future Hall of Famer, confirmed his return to pursue a never-before-done three-peat following the Super Bowl. He is recognized for leading the Chiefs to a winning record every year since 2013.
- The extensions for Reid, Veach, Donovan, and Mahomes showcase the team's commitment to keeping its most prominent members long-term and striving for more championships.
House passes military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. How members from KS, MO voted
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287847005.html
Roger Marshall and Eric Schmitt only push sham Mayorkas impeachment to boost Trump | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287598425.html
A goat named "Chug" disappeared from his farm back in February. This week, his owners were reunited with the suspected "goatnapping" victim ... Show more
MO lawmakers pass massive education bill targeting 4-day weeks, boosting private schools
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287797700.html
Court rules Missouri AG entitled to certain Planned Parenthood transgender care records
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/court-rules-missouri-ag-entitled-to-certain-planned-parenthood-transgender-care-records/article_d65b6842-f8d0-11ee-9814-e7625b653629.html
These 10 billionaires in Kansas and Missouri are worth over $100B. Who they are: These people got their fortunes from Koch Industries, Bass Pro Shops and the ...
kansascity.com/news/local/article287596760.html
Man executed by lethal injection in Missouri: A man sentenced to death for the murder of his cousin and her husband in 2006 has now been executed by lethal ...
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/mann-per-giftspritze-im-us-bundesstaat-missouri-hingerichtet-34614040.html
Missouri House speaker mum on ethics probe, ends press conference after two questions
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-speaker-mum-on-ethics-probe-ends-press-conference-after-two-questions/article_b7fde49c-fdad-11ee-a21f-d75a7aba6ac5.html
Where are Roger Marshall, Josh Hawley when Big Tech blocks free speech close to home? | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287483475.html
Traffic heavy, slow-moving on southbound I-55, other routes to eclipse totality areas
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/traffic-heavy-slow-moving-on-southbound-i-55-other-routes-to-eclipse-totality-areas/article_93d6a732-f5bc-11ee-9fc4-cb847bbc8cff.html
MoBot wins grant to develop U City outdoor play space for young children: The $75,000 grant will help construct a nature-rich play space at the Julia Goldstein ...
stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/mobot-wins-grant-to-develop-u-city-outdoor-play-space-for-young-children/article_64ccb514-fc31-11ee-99c1-8f51a0ea2b03.html
Blue Jays lose as Barger experiences several big-league firsts in debut
sportsnet.ca/article/barger-experiences-many-big-league-firsts-in-debut-with-blue-jays/
Chiefs' Rashee Rice facing 8 charges in relation to high-speed wreck - ESPN: An arrest warrant has been issued for the Chiefs' Rashee Rice, who faces eight ...
espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39916756/chiefs-rashee-rice-facing-8-charges-relation-high-speed-wreck
Quick Glance: Arrest warrant issued for player of Kansas City Chiefs after accident in Dallas
- An arrest warrant has been issued for Rashee Rice, a player of the Kansas City Chiefs, in connection with a high-speed crash in Dallas last month.
- Dallas police announced that Rice and another driver were speeding in their two vehicles in the far-left lane of the North Central Expressway, causing a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.
- Neither Rice nor the other driver were in custody Wednesday evening, and the passengers in their cars will not be charged, police said.
- Royce West, Rice's attorney, apologized for his client's role in the crash and stated that Rice is cooperating with authorities. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to comment but are monitoring the situation.
How a looming Rashee Rice suspension will (and should) affect the Chiefs’ draft plans
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mcdowell/article287736680.html
Democrat mistook Disney 'Omen' stunt for death threats from anti-abortion extremists
businessinsider.com/missouri-pro-choice-politician-spooked-first-omen-creepy-kids-drawings-2024-4
31 athletes named for World Athletics Relays team set for The Bahamas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Championships relay medallists Ackeem Blake and Ryiem Forde as ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/31-athletes-named-world-athletics-relays-team-set-bahamas/
Missouri lawmakers consider adding alert system for missing Black youth: The Ebony Alert would be similar to the Amber Alert and Silver Alert.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-lawmakers-consider-adding-alert-system-for-missing-black-youth/article_351b750a-fcca-11ee-81c3-67c07ec00a82.html
Wesley Bell holds big money lead over Cori Bush in US House race: Bell’s campaign has about $1.14 million cash on hand, compared to about $529,000 for Bush ...
stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/wesley-bell-holds-big-money-lead-over-cori-bush-in-us-house-race/article_d435afb6-fc16-11ee-b56b-2b7dbf6562c0.html
NYC Migrants Are Being Welcomed by Kansas City’s Mayor to Fill Jobs: The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, has a message for migrants eager to leave New York ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-nyc-migrants-are-being-welcomed-by-kansas-citys-mayor-to-fill-jobs/
Missouri lawmakers approve bill to lay waste to controversial KC landfill proposal
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287945225.html
Royals, Chiefs: Here’s how to get the whole Kansas City region on board for stadiums | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287911405.html
In fight over ethics, Missouri House speaker attempts to discredit investigation: House Speaker Dean Plocher is running for Missouri secretary of state.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/in-fight-over-ethics-missouri-house-speaker-attempts-to-discredit-investigation/article_452cd7f8-0185-11ef-8d0c-1f090ded3345.html
Missouri Senate votes to raise legal age to marry to 18: A proposal to change the minimum legal marriage age from 16 to 18 with no exceptions won first-round ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-senate-votes-to-raise-legal-age-to-marry-to-18/article_78a0a16c-f782-11ee-adad-cba55021f50f.html
Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice
abcnews.go.com/US/teens-reported-years-sex-abuse-probation-officers-now/story
Messenger: Computer crash draws attention to sheriff election in St. Francois County
stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-computer-crash-draws-attention-to-sheriff-election-in-st-francois-county/article_86b78ac6-fdb4-11ee-b1a9-7b8355b62711.html
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