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Trump's federal judge nominees from Kansas face Senate confirmation
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (84+ words) Three Kansas lawyers nominated by Donald Trump for federal judgeships are moving toward Senate confirmation hearings. Trump's federal judge nominees from Kansas face Senate confirmation The three Kansas lawyers nominated by President Donald Trump for lifetime appointments on the federal…...
Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (146+ words) JEFFERSON CITY " A Cole County judge rejected a challenge to the state's $50 million private school voucher program Tuesday, saying ending it would leave participants on the hook for tuition costs. After getting $50 million in public funding for private schools, Republican…...
Sweden qualifies for the 2026 World Cup! Get your tickets now
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (147+ words) Sweden is World Cup bound after a victory over Poland during the World Cup qualifying finals. A stunning late goal in the 88th minute by Viktor Gyo'keres lifted Sweden 3-2 as they prevailed, despite being tied for much of the contest. SHOP:…...
Springfield slated to lose ambulance provider - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (1026+ words) Life Star Ambulance Service Inc. , one of three ambulance providers responding to 911 calls in Springfield and transporting patients to local hospitals, is slated to be barred from operating in Sangamon County after May 25 because of health care deficiencies cited by…...
Capital gains tax refunds hit Missouri revenue as Senate tries to plug. ..
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (849+ words) A surge of tax refunds tied to Missouri's capital gains tax cut pushed general revenue collections below last year's pace, as the Senate Appropriations Committee worked on Tuesday to finalize the state budget for the coming year. Net general revenue…...
Hemp industry fights for survival as Missouri ban awaits governor's si. ..
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (798+ words) Gov. Mike Kehoe's office received 10, 000 handwritten letters Tuesday, asking him to veto a Missouri bill that would impose a statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products. The letters, gathered in just 10 days, came from small-business owners, farmers and customers across Missouri…...
Bosnia is in the 2026 World Cup, here's how to shop tickets now
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (158+ words) Bosnia and Herzegovina has advanced to the World Cup after a thrilling victory against Italy in the World Cup qualifier. Bosnia beat Wales on penalty kicks in the semifinals, and then did the same to Italy, clinching the upset of…...
One man killed, three people injured in shooting outside market in St. Louis
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (122+ words) One man was killed and three people were critically injured in a shooting Tuesday outside a market in north St. Louis. The shooting was about 11: 30 p. m. Wednesday at the restaurant at 11035 Bellefontaine Road." The video was released to put pressure on…...
New Hazelwood superintendent comes from local school district
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (137+ words) Bonita Jamison will be the next superintendent of the Hazelwood School District after leading Maplewood Richmond Heights for five years. It's not clear when, or even if, property tax freezes passed by voters will go into effect. At a special…...
Missouri first responders" naloxone distribution efforts face potentia. ..
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (1119+ words) When paramedics from the St. Charles City Fire Department arrive at the scene of an opioid overdose, patients refuse to go to the hospital about 75% of the time. But even if they decline treatment, they're likely to accept naloxone kits…...