Missouri News

Aggregated Missouri News Articles

• Kansas City community bank plans fintech accelerator
  
  Fountain City Fintech, a program planned by NBKC Bank, would be one of the first fintech incubators formed by a community bank.
  American Banker.  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 03:43:26 GMT.
• Major League Baseball notebook: St. Louis' Wacha likely headed to disabled list
  
  St. Louis right-hander Michael Wacha departed the Cardinals' Wednesday contest against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a strained left oblique muscle.
  Reuters.  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:12:07 -0400.
• More information released on 2 Kansas City police shootings
  
  Kansas City police are releasing more details about two officer-involved shootings last week that left three people dead.
  News 9.  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:41:00 EDT.
• Four drinks in one session could permanently alter your sleep genes, study suggests
  
  A new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia has found that just one episode of binge drinking could permanently damage the gene that controls sleep and lead to sleep disorders.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:04:57 +0100.
• Humana, Walgreens Team Up to Provide Better Senior Care
  
  Humana (HUM) ties up with Walgreens to provide better primary care and other services to seniors of the Kansas City Community.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT.
• Ronnoco Launches New Summer Beverage Line
  
  ST. LOUIS - Ronnoco's new flavor-infused lemonade, sweet tea and cold brew coffee offers retailers refreshing, new, easy-to-prepare options for summer 2018.
  Business Wire.  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:11:00 UTC.
• Phillies' bullpen woes persist in loss to Cardinals; J.P. Crawford fractures hand
  
  The Phillies saved Seranthony Dominguez for the ninth inning, and the rookie phenom gave up a game-winning homer in a 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
  Philadelphia Inquirer.  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:47:59 GMT.
• Guilty pleas in illegal shipping of hazardous waste
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Three people have pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally transporting 9 million pounds of hazardous waste from Mississippi to Missouri without acquiring the proper permits. ...
  Washington Times.  Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:42:10 -0400.
• Missouri Democrats sue over Lt. Gov. appointment
  
  The Missouri Democratic Party is suing to block the appointment of Mike Kehoe as lieutenant governor.
  Associated Press41 Action News Staff.  KSHB.  Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:02:19 GMT.
• Walgreens and Humana are partnering to create senior health hubs
  
  They plan to open two locations inside Walgreens stores this fall in the Kansas City, Missouri, area.
  CNBC.  Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:49 GMT.
• Angels continue free fall with loss to Diamondbacks 7-4
  
  Two months and four days ago, the Angels completed a sweep of the Kansas City Royals. The Angels had played 16 games in the new season, winning 13. ...
  Bill Shaikin.  Los Angeles Times.  Mon, 18 Jun 2018 23:30:00 PDT.
• Gov. Parson stands by contract for COO's former employer
  
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - New Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is standing by a state contract awarded to a top staffer's former employer, despite calls from a House Democrat for him to take action. ...
  Blake Nelson and Summer Ballentine.  Washington Times.  Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:55:47 -0400.
• Gov. Parson names new Lt. Gov.
  
  Missouri Gov. Mike Parson appointed state Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe to be the new lieutenant governor on Monday, despite some legal uncertainty about whether he has the authority to fill the position.
  Associated Press.  KSHB.  Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:06:51 GMT.
• Kate Spade's Funeral to Be Held Thursday in Her Kansas City Birthplace
  
  Kate Spade's funeral will be held Thursday in Kansas City where the designer was born.
  Newsmax.  Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:27:24 EDT.

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In 2008, the estimated population of Missouri was 5,911,605, whereas in 2006, the population of Missouri was about 5,832,977.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Missouri's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Missouri web page.  For maps of Missouri, visit this Missouri Map website.

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