Savannah man accused of sexual trafficking a 13-year-old

Rutherford-photo Andrew Co. ANDREW COUNTY— The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating a suspect on child sex crime allegations. In September 2024, investigators with the Special Victims Unit were notified of
Survey: Iowa's economy sees small boost but is still worst in Midwest
(Radio Iowa) – The Midwestern economy improved slightly during January, according to the latest Creighton University survey, but Iowa’s economy continued to struggle. Creighton economist Ernie Goss says supply managers are fearful new tariffs will hurt business,
Regulators warn Missouri hospital that lab’s ‘deficient practices’ could put patients at risk

St. Mary’s Medical Center officials said they are correcting problems called out by regulators (Suzanne King/The Beacon). BY: SUZANNE KING Regulators recently warned officials at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs that “deficient practices” at its laboratory,
Gerber recalls baby teething sticks over possible choking hazard

Image FDA ARLINGTON, VA., January 31, 2025 — Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young
Rep. Shields optimistic 3rd time is charm for child care tax credits
By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post St. Joseph state Rep. Brenda Shields is trying, once again, to pass a package of tax incentives to expand child care in Missouri. Shields, a Republican, has introduced the same measure
Northwest Missouri leaders make their case to state lawmakers Tuesday

Missouri Capitol Rotunda/ Photo courtesy of Brent Martin By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Citizens from 19 counties across northwest Missouri will travel to Jefferson City next week as part of Great Northwest Days at the state
Bird flu confirmed in NW IA flock, governor recommends funding boost for development of bird flu, foreign animal diseases vaccines
(Radio Iowa) – State and federal officials this weekend announced bird flu had been confirmed a commercial flock of 240-thousand layer hens in O’Brien County. Governor Kim Reynolds has recommended an additional half a MILLION dollars in
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2025 Grammy Awards: See the complete list of winners

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards returned to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 2, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the fifth year in a row. Kendrick Lamar earned five Grammys, including Record of the Year
Sec’y of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian President Mulino regarding Panama Canal

On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to tour the Panama Canal, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the critical canal. This is Rubio’s first international