Live News of Missouri April 26, 2024

Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Rules On Abortion Accommodations

Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules that provide workers with time off and accommodations for abortions. The lawsuit, led by Tennessee and Arkansas, argues that thRead More

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Tennessee House Rejects Reparations Bill Amid Controversy

Tennessee's House Republicans recently rejected a bill that would have prohibited local governments from funding reparations for slavery. The proposal, which had initially gained traction in the Republican-controlled SenatRead More

Missouri Expands Low-Interest Loan Program For Farmers And Businesses

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a significant expansion of a low-interest loan program aimed at assisting farmers and small businesses. This move comes in response to the growing demand for government aid dRead More

Ferguson Police Officer Fires Fatal Shot At Gas Station

Authorities in Ferguson, Missouri, have reported a fatal shooting incident that occurred at a gas station in the St. Louis suburb. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning at a convenience store,...Read More

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Tornadoes Cause Damage In Kansas And Iowa

Severe storms swept through parts of the middle U.S. on Tuesday, resulting in significant damage and the formation of tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa. One EF-1 tornado touched down near Richland, Kansas, with wind speeds reacRead More

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Severe Storms Threaten Midwest With Tornadoes And Hail

A powerful storm system is wreaking havoc across parts of the Mississippi Valley and Midwest, unleashing tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts on Tuesday. Tornado reports have been confirmed in at least eight counties sRead More

Sen. Hawley Calls For Energy Secretary Granholm's Resignation

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, has called for Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's resignation following a contentious exchange during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. The hearingRead More

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Severe Storms Threaten Midwest With Hail, Tornadoes, And Flooding

A powerful storm system is set to unleash damaging hail, wind, and tornadoes as it moves through parts of the Mississippi Valley and Midwest on Tuesday. The storm system has already produced tornadoes in the Plains...Read More

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Texas Man Arrested For Impersonating Police Officer At Racing Event

A Texas man was recently arrested for impersonating a police officer after a concerning incident at a racing event in Houston. The individual, Shaun Arnold, was apprehended by authorities for attempting to pull over undercRead More

Supreme Court Allows Idaho Ban On Gender-Affirming Care

The Supreme Court has granted Idaho the authority to implement its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while legal challenges are ongoing, overturning decisions made by lower courts. This decision permits thRead More

Severe Thunderstorms And Tornadoes Threaten Central US This Week

Millions of people in the central US are bracing for severe weather early this week as a powerful storm system sweeps across the region, bringing with it the potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail, and...Read More

Severe Storms To Impact US With Tornadoes, Hail, And Flooding

Two separate systems are set to bring severe storms to various parts of the United States over the next few days, posing threats such as tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and potential flooding. Beginning Sunday afternoon,Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Threat Looms Over Central US Early Next Week

A significant severe thunderstorm threat is anticipated to impact the central US early next week, posing risks of destructive wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While forecasts are still evolving, it is evident that a largeRead More

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Lionel Messi Expected To Play In Front Of Record Crowd.

Inter Miami CF assistant coach Javier Morales has confirmed that Lionel Messi is expected to play in the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.Read More

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Abortion Rights Battles Heat Up Across Multiple States

A recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court has brought new attention to the push for adding a right to abortion to the state constitution. The ruling allows the state to enforce a ban on abortion...Read More

Republican-Led States Sue To Block Biden's Student Loan Plan

Republican-led states are taking legal action to challenge President Biden's new student loan repayment plan, known as the SAVE Plan. This plan offers a faster path to loan cancellation and has already forgiven loans for oRead More

Missouri Death Row Inmate Executed For 2006 Double Murder

A Missouri death row inmate, Brian Dorsey, was served his last meal ahead of his scheduled execution for a pair of 2006 slayings. Dorsey, 52, received a meal consisting of two cheeseburgers, two orders of chicken...Read More

Missouri To Execute Brian Dorsey For 2006 Murders

The state of Missouri is set to execute Brian Dorsey for the 2006 murders of his cousin and her husband. Governor Mike Parson declined to grant clemency, leading to the scheduled execution on Tuesday evening. Dorsey,...Read More

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