Missouri News

Aggregated Missouri News Articles

• St. Louis-area franchisee eyes 30 Slim Chickens restaurants across Missouri, Illinois
  
  In addition to the location in Troy, the franchisee is working on Slim Chickens locations in both Jefferson City and in St. Louis. Officials said terms were still under discussion and couldn't share a specific location for either.
  Veneta Rizvic.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:47:29 +0000.
• Owner of South County real estate files bankruptcy, lists claims of 900K
  
  An owner of a commercial complex in south St. Louis County filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy this month, listing claims against it of nearly $900,000.
  Jacob Kirn.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:05:15 +0000.
• Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Kansas City Southern
  
  Kansas City Southern (KSU) has been seeing volumes increase after the same bottomed in early May. Encouraged by this, the company resumed share repurchases.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:42:00 GMT.
• Boy, 6, loses foot after mother runs him over with lawnmower
  
  Jonah Douglas was playing outside when mother Bethany, 41, crashed into him while driving the ride-on garden tool at their home in Missouri.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:34:46 GMT.
• Missouri police link shooting death of girl, 2, to July shooting: report
  
  Missouri police have tied the killing of a 2-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting over the weekend to another drive-by shooting in July that injured five people, according to a report.
  Robert Gearty.  Fox News.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:10:18 GMT.
• Famous Footwear Goes the Extra Step for Foster Kids
  
  ST. LOUIS - Famous Footwear believes that everyone, especially those in need, deserve to experience the confidence that comes from a new pair of shoes. We all deserve to Feel A Little Famous. ... ...
  Business Wire.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:30:00 UTC.
• Doubleheader between Cardinals and Tigers postponed
  
  A doubleheader between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers this week is being postponed to allow more time for additional COVID-19 testing.
  Fox News.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:35:37 GMT.
• KC Fed president: We're trying to make sure the economy 'has a fighting chance'
  
  Esther George, who helms the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, says three months of COVID-19 rescue is bigger than three years of response during financial crisis
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:24:00 GMT.
• Parson wants state to intervene in St. Louis murder cases
  
  LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Mike Parson on Monday said he will ask state lawmakers meeting in a special session to give state Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office authority to intervene in homicide cases in St. ...
  Margaret Stafford.  Washington Times.  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:53:24 -0400.
• Summertime storms roll through upper Midwest, August heat is on across Plains
  
  A line of thunderstorms is moving across portions of Missouri and Illinois this morning and Flash Flood Watches are in effect.
  ABC News.  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:30:53 -0400.
• Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas warns of layoffs if cities don't get federal aid
  
  The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, predicts cities will have to resort to drastic budget cuts and layoffs without more money from Washington.
  CBS News.  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 11:36:28 -0400.
• Cubs-Cards series postponed after positive tests
  
  This weekend's three-game series between the Cubs and Cardinals has been postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19.
  ESPN.  Fri, 7 Aug 2020 23:08:11 EST.
• Cubs-Cards postponed after player tests positive
  
  Friday's series opener between the Cubs and Cardinals has been postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19, according to Major League Baseball.
  ESPN.  Fri, 7 Aug 2020 13:39:27 EST.
• Ferry between Kentucky, Missouri reopens after engine repair
  
  HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) - A ferry that is the only direct route between Kentucky and Missouri has reopened after being out of service for several weeks while engine repairs were made. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:53:47 -0400.

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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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