Missouri Senate’s new budget would give $214 million for school transportation
The Missouri Senate approved a record-breaking budget of $45.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Mizzou softball tops SLU, extends win streak to four games
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team captured a 9-3 win over the SLU Billikens on Wednesday evening to extend the team’s win streak to four games. It was a big outing for fifth-year senior Brooke Wilmes. The outfielder hit her 14th home run of the season, which is a career-high. With that home run,
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Tracking rain and a few storms moving in Thursday
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and warmer with lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with showers and a few storms moving in by mid-morning. Rain becoming more scattered by afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. EXTENDED: It’s been a perfect day despite winds picking up as we’ve returned to the lower 70s this afternoon. Clouds start
Continue ReadingBiden eulogizes Madeleine Albright: ‘She turned the tide of history’
By Maegan Vazquez and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday eulogized Madeleine Albright, describing the first female US secretary of state as a “force of nature” and a champion of democracy. “With her goodness and grace, her humanity and her intellect, she turned the tide of history,” Biden said during the funeral service
Continue ReadingBiden eulogizes Madeleine Albright: ‘She turned the tide of history’
By Maegan Vazquez and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday eulogized Madeleine Albright, describing the first female US secretary of state as a “force of nature” and a champion of democracy. “With her goodness and grace, her humanity and her intellect, she turned the tide of history,” Biden said during the funeral service
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Major tech antitrust bill gets backing of US Commerce Department
By Brian Fung, CNN Business The Commerce Department backed a key legislative proposal aimed at forcing tech giants such as Facebook and Google to compete against smaller businesses, agency secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday, in an announcement that throws the full weight of the Biden administration behind the bill. Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee,
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Tracking a beautiful afternoon before showers and storms Thursday
Today: Winds out of the south at 8-12 mph paired with mostly clear skies allow for afternoon highs to top out into the mid-’70s. The pollen index remains highs thanks to increased levels of tree pollen. Tonight: Temperatures tonight cool to the early ’50s as clouds begin to push in from the west leading to
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It is only April, and New Mexico has already seen a year’s worth of fire activity that will worsen starting today
By Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologist New Mexico has seen wildfires burn more acres so far this year (over 173,000) than in seven of the last eight years, according to statistics from the Southwest Coordination Center, which coordinates the mobilization of resources between the twelve Federal and State Dispatch Centers of the Southwest Area. And fire
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The US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
By Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN The United States is “certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on PBS’s “NewsHour” on Tuesday. “Namely, we don’t have 900,000 new
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 28: Ukraine, Covid-19, Disney, Capitol riot, Drought
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN When it comes to managing your finances, you may use an app on your phone or your computer to help rein in overspending. But personal finance experts say that even the most budget-conscious consumers are still falling for common money traps like sale items, subscription services and extended warranties. Here’s what
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‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and February 2022, compared to 9,665 during the first
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy defends remarks on leaked audio, telling Republicans foes trying to divide them
By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN At a closed-door Republican conference meeting Wednesday, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy gave a full-throated defense of his recently leaked comments where he expressed concern about far-right House Republicans inciting violence in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection. The California Republican said Wednesday that the
Continue ReadingAmerican Trevor Reed is back in the US after being released from Russia in prisoner swap, his mother says
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Radina Gigova and Anna Chernova, CNN American Trevor Reed, a US citizen and former Marine who had been detained in Russia since 2019, is back in the United States, his mother Paula Reed tweeted early Thursday. Reed was released in a prisoner swap Wednesday. “It’s been (a) very exciting day
Continue ReadingRand Paul argues US should not have backed Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, citing Russia’s stated reasoning behind invasion
By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken forcefully pushed back Tuesday when Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky pointed out that Ukraine and Georgia were once part of the Soviet Union as Paul appeared to raise Moscow’s alleged rationale about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I firmly disagree with that
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Los Angeles sheriff appears to back down after signaling he was investigating reporter
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is the subject of national scrutiny right now. On Tuesday he alarmed press freedom advocates by lashing out at a press conference and indicating
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MoDOT set to start repairs on Highway 42 near Lake of the Ozarks
The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin a months long project resurfacing and replacing guardrail on Highway 42 between Osage Beach and Iberia.
Continue ReadingJudge rejects Trump’s affidavit saying he doesn’t have documents sought by New York’s attorney general
By Kara Scannell, CNN Former President Donald Trump said in a sworn affidavit that he doesn’t have any documents sought by the New York attorney general in its investigation of the Trump Organization’s finances. The one-page signed affidavit filed with the court Friday was Trump’s unsuccessful attempt to end the civil contempt and daily fine
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Covid-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But there was no denying the fever and sore throat that developed overnight, just a few days after she and her husband attended a large memorial service in late March. The couple
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Chinese drone maker DJI halts business in Russia and Ukraine
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business DJI, the world’s top drone maker, will temporarily stop doing business in Russia and Ukraine. The move marks a rare exit from Russia by a prominent Chinese company since the war started, and comes after Ukrainian authorities claimed that DJI’s drones were being used by the Russian military. In a
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5 things to know for April 27: Ukraine, Covid-19, Recession, Bitcoin, LGBTQ rights
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies ahead with crowded planes and canceled flights as the industry struggles to cope in the face of decreased workforces. Plus, some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations are still off
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