Missouri extending healthcare coverage for new moms

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Under a new state law, new moms in Missouri will have their Medicaid coverage extended from 60 days to one year after giving birth.  In January during his annual State of the State address, Gov. Mike Parson said Missouri ranks 44th in the...

Police: Elderly Jennings man reported missing

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for an elderly Jennings man who went missing Thursday. According to a police spokesperson, Tennyson Hewitt left his apartment in the 2500 block of Tyrell...

Rep. Cody Smith enters race for Missouri Treasurer

CARTHAGE, Mo. — A southwest Missouri politician is officially announcing his run for statewide office. The big announcement came from Carthage on Thursday. “I’m excited to announce that I’ll be seeking the Republican nomination for State Treasurer...