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Sedalia City Council Continues Discussion of Smoking Ban

Jack Miller — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:18:34 +0000

The Sedalia City Council met in a work session Monday night to discuss one of the most controversial issues it has faced in years; a smoke-free Sedalia. The council is apparently split on the issue with some councilmen showing a marked timidity on the subject, with others engaging in a heated debate on the subject.

The Funniest Moments From the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:00:11 +0000

The annual White House Correspondents' dinner took place this past weekend, and it was a delight. We honestly think it was probably the best performance at one of these dinners since Stephen Colbert roasted George W. Bush right in front of him (this makes us cringe a little bit less though). Only we aren't talking about Conan O'Brien -- we're talking about President Obama, who really hammed it up this year.

Would You Support a Public Smoking Ban in Sedalia? [POLL]

Doug — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:10:19 +0000

The Sedalia City Council is looking at drafting an ordinance that would ban smoking in public places. There are already numerous cities that have drafted similar ordinances that ban smoking in public places, including restaurants and bars across our country and in Missouri. Sedalia already has banned smoking at State Fair Community College and Bothwell Regional Health Center and its affiliates, city owned property also has restrictions that have been put in place. Many businesses have made the decision on their own to prohibit smoking inside the restaurant or business.

Missouri Sheriffs Respond to Highway Patrol's Leak of CCW Holders' Information to Federal Government

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:43:30 +0000

Sheriffs across Missouri are watching closely the recent developments from the hearings of the Senate Appropriations Committee concerning the Department of Revenue releasing information on carry conceal weapons permits issued by Sheriffs. This information has apparently been shared with the Social Security Administration Inspector General by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Pettis County and Johnson County Municipal Election Results Are In

Doug — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:58:28 +0000

Pettis County voters went to the polls and had higher than expected turnout. Pettis County Clerk Nick LaStrada said he was expecting 6-8% turnout, and 10.34% went to the polls. The Sedalia Public Library Tax proposal passed with 637 votes supporting the proposal and 402 votes against it. This proposal will increase taxes by 7 [...]

Governor Jay Nixon Declares State of Emergency During Winter Storm

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:45:28 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency in Missouri today (Feb. 21) in response to severe winter weather that began early this morning, bringing hazardous travel and the possibility of power outages. The weather system has involved a mix of snow, sleet and ice throughout the state, with forecasts of 10 inches or more of snow in some parts of the state and a wintry mix across many other regions of Missouri.

President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack Obama hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress. Obama declared in the speech that the state of the union is stronger and ticked off the reasons he believes [...]

White House Petitioned To Make Day After Super Bowl A National Holiday

Joe Student — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:38:22 +0000

The red-blooded Americans of 4for4.com Fantasy Football are true public servants. These dedicated football junkies hope fellow U.S. citizens will rally behind them and sign a petition at WhiteHouse.gov asking the Obama Administration to declare the Monday following Super Bowl Sunday a national holiday.

Does the NRA's Ad Featuring Obama's Children Go Too Far?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:47:59 +0000

On Wednesday President Obama announced a series of proposals to address gun violence. The day before, the National Rifle Association, which opposes the president’s ideas, released a Web ad that stoked controversy, particularly because the ad focuses on Obama’s daughters. In it, the NRA calls Obama an “elitist hypocrite” because his children, who by law [...]