Senate committee passes resolution to end income tax
The Senate Committee for Fiscal Oversight approved a Republican proposal to eliminate individual income tax, despite concerns about the revenue impact. House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, if approved by voters in November, would allow the legislature
Maryville rebrand underway
Maryville Mayor John McBride takes over leading the City Council meeting after being appointed to the role. The Council remains largely unchanged after the recent elections, with incumbents Benjamin Lipiec, Bryan Williams, and Erin Allen being reelected.
Police: Kansas woman caught transporting illegal drugs, pot
Peuker-photo Atchison County. ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Shortly before 3:30a.m. on Sunday, an officer on patrol stopped a Ford Fusion vehicle in the 600 block Spring Street in Atchison for
MDC counts more than 5 thousand turkeys hunted over youth weekend
By JIM FARIS The Missouri Department of Conservation is reporting that Turkey Season’s youth weekend, April 11th and 12th, saw hunters aged 6 to 15 harvest 5,255 turkeys. That’s up from 4,449 birds bagged last year. This
Kansas City parks board to consider stadium lease for Royals at Washington Square Park
Rendering of proposed Royals ballpark at Washington Square Park. BNIM Architects/ Courtesy photo By MATT PIKE Kansas City leadership is supporting a proposal to fund a $1.9 billion baseball stadium near downtown Kansas City at Washington Square
Golf tournament benefit at Mozingo Lake July 31st
By JIM FARIS Registration is open for the 2026 Maryville Veterans Golf Tournament, which is hosted by Cameron Veterans’ Home Assistance League. The 13th annual tournament is set for July 31st, at Mozingo Lake Golf Course, 25055
Savannah author tells story of women’s battle for Title IX equality
A Savannah native and author, Karen Rudolph, will return home to share the story of 11 women’s fight for Title IX equality in college athletics during the 1970s. Rudolph’s book details the challenge led by Jean Cerra
Several approvals made by the Falls City Nebraska Council
The Falls City Nebraska Council approved updates to the by-laws, which must be reviewed by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office every 5 years. The by-laws booklet has grown from 16 to 60 pages since its approval in
Joyce Douglas to be honored at Peru State College
Douglas, a longtime advocate for Peru State College, will receive the Distinguished Service Award for his significant contributions to the college. He joined the Peru State College Foundation Board in 2014 and has been involved in various
Anthony Robinson to conclude Northwest Visiting Writer Series April 16th
By JIM FARIS An award-winning poet is set to conclude Northwest Missouri State University’s Visiting Writers Series this month. Green Tower Press Chapbook Prize winner Anthony Robinson will present his work from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April