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Missouri Legislature Looks at Fetal Tissue Measure

Legislative Committee Looks at Fetal Tissue Measure

A bill that would prohibit the use of fetal tissue in research from an aborted fetus is being studie...
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Winter Weather This Week

Two Rounds of Winter Weather This Week

Snow and ice could impact travel this week...
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Farmington Man Admits Possessing Child Pornography

Farmington Sex Offender Admits Possessing, Sending Child Pornography

39-year-old Stephen Curtis Mincey Watters pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one ...
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Washington County Man Charged After Assault with Vehicle

Washington County Man Charged After Assault with Vehicle

Cadet man is facing multiple charges after allegedly using his vehicle to assault another person...
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Fredericktown Schools to Utilize Sixth AMI Day if Needed

Fredericktown Schools to Utilize Sixth AMI Day if Needed

The Fredericktown School District is adjusting its approach to Alternative Methods of Instruction (A...
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St. Francois County University of Missouri Extension Hours Change

St. Francois County University of Missouri Extension Hours Change

Officials with the St. Francois County University of Missouri Extension Center office in Farmington ...
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Health Officials Point Out Winter is Still Here

Health Officials Point Out Winter is Still Here

Even though we have had spring like temperatures in the Parkland, officials at the St. Francois Coun...
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The ReStore Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity

The ReStore Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity

The ReStore is a thrift store fundraising mechanism for the St. Francois County Habitat for Humanity...
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North County Pre-School and Kindergarten Registration Planned for End of February

North County Pre-School and Kindergarten Registration Planned for End of February

Pre-school and Kindergarten registration in the North County School District is coming up at the end...
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Potosi School District Sends Home AMI Packets in Preparation for Possible Flu-Related Closures

Potosi School District Sends Home AMI Packets in Preparation for Possible Flu-Related Closures

With flu season hitting hard, the Potosi School District is taking proactive steps to ensure student...
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Missouri News

Missouri Lawmakers Approve Statewide Ban on Student Cell Phones in Public Schools

Missouri Lawmakers Approve Statewide Ban on Student Cell Phones in Public Schools

A statewide ban on student cell phone use during school hours in public sch...
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Former Missouri Governor

Former Missouri Governor "Kit" Bond Dies at 85

Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond, a promine...
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Missouri Holds Over $1 Billion in Unclaimed Property: Are You Owed Money?

Missouri Holds Over $1 Billion in Unclaimed Property: Are You Owed Money?

The Missouri State Treasurer's Office is urging residents to check for uncl...
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Missouri Legislators Pass New Fiscal Year Budget

Missouri Legislators Pass New Fiscal Year Budget

The new $53.1 billion state budget for Missouri has been approved by legisl...
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Senators Discussing House Bill 75's Religious Freedom Aspect

Senators Discussing House Bill 75's Religious Freedom Aspect

As Missouri Legislators move through the final week of the 103rd General As...
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  • U.S. toymaker says reduced China tariffs are "still a nightmare"
    The new U.S.-China tariff agreement went into effect on Wednesday, with some Chinese imports now facing a 30% tariff instead of 145%. Elenor Mak, founder and CEO of Jilly Bing, joins CBS News to discuss how the rollback is affecting her toy company's operations.
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
    Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
  • Report accuses companies of promoting "false" solution to plastic waste crisis
    A new report from the Climate Integrity Center is highlighting what it calls deceptive messaging from Big Oil and plastic companies about "advanced recycling," which involves using heat or chemicals to break down plastics into smaller parts. Davis Allen, the report's author, joins CBS News to discuss the issues with the method and why industries continue to promote it as a long-term solution to the plastic waste crisis.
  • 5/14: CBS Evening News Plus
    California wildfire victims react to approval of State Farm's 17% insurance rate hike ; Reporter's Notebook: "Airport rule" offers a lesson on selflessness
  • EPA to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
    The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to weaken restrictions on so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Erik Olson, senior strategic director for health at the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers of PFAS.