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New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.

Several Pettis County Poll Locations Changed for Upcoming Elections

Doug — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:58:54 +0000

The upcoming general municipal elections in April will include some changes in where you vote. Pettis County Clerk Nick LaStrada announced that in the interest of working with schools and keeping schools as secure and safe as possible, that several polling locations would consolidate in our area and move locations. “Your polling location may be [...]

Sedalia School Board Member Stan Bowlin Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election

Doug — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:34:50 +0000

January 15 is the final day for interested parties to put their name on the ballot for the Sedalia School Board. One name that will not be on the upcoming ballot is current board member Stan Bowlin. Bowlin announced after the Sedalia School Board Meeting on Jan. 14 that he will not run again and removed his name from the ballot, since he will be involved with an investigations business that will conflict with future involvement with the Sedalia School Board decisions.

Hank Williams, Jr. Says America Has 'Committed Economic Suicide' in Re-Electing President Obama

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:00:55 +0000

It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.

Am I Thrilled?: Bruce's Post-Election Thoughts [OPINION]

Bruce — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:18:30 +0000

People are coming to me asking if I'm thrilled about the election. Most of them are being sarcastic because my beliefs lean to the right. The answer is "no." I'm not thrilled. But it has nothing to do with the outcome of the Presidential election. No matter who won the election, the problems facing us as a nation don't change.

Pettis County Polls Seeing Good Turnout for 2012 Election

Doug — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:11:30 +0000

Today (Nov. 6) is Election Day, and the polls remain open in Pettis County until 7 p.m. Pettis County Clerk Nick Lastrada said they have been running smoothly so far. “Setting up was the only thing that took a little time, but once machines were running, all was good,” Lastrada said. “Voting has been steady [...]

Election Day 2012: Country Stars Push Fans to Exercise Their Right to Vote

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:00:17 +0000

It’s Election Day, and country music’s biggest stars are joining the push to make sure every eligible voter takes time to get to the polls before they close tonight. The importance of the election is clear to every concerned American. While most singers are only providing reminders to their fans, others are using social media [...]

Political Season in Sedalia

Behka — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:22:56 +0000

Kids, as you may or may not remember, today is a big day in terms of our Political Year. Everywhere you look, you see tons and tons of signage for different candidates. On the radio, you hear ad after ad for different campaigns. On the TV, you see back-to-back ads that are sometimes informative, but often just hateful.

Listen and Check in For Primary Election Results

Doug — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:26:15 +0000

Today (August 7) is the primary election across the state. The election polls are open until 7 p.m. We hope you will go out and make an informed decision on your candidates. Tonight you can listen for the results on Newstalk 1050 KSIS, 92.3 Bob-FM and Better Country, KIX 105. Jack Miller and Behka Cramer [...]

Gun Sales Skyrocket Amidst Upcoming Presidential Election

Mike Adams — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:00:52 +0000

There are a couple of things you can count on the American people doing each time an election year rolls around — updating their voter registration cards and buying more guns. During the last presidential election four years ago, not only was there a record number of background checks conducted during the month of November, [...]