Mathew Pilger

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Thursday, June 19th is a federal holiday and commemorates the day in 1865 that officially marked the end of slavery in the United States. Stock markets will be closed and there will be no U.S. mail delivery, however, other delivery services such as UPS and FedEx will be available. Local celebration on Thursday includes events at the Missouri Botanical Garden and History Museum in St. Louis, Douglass Park in Columbia, and the JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade at noon in Kansas City.

1 week ago | missourinet.com | Mathew Pilger

A suspect is dead, and a state trooper is recovering from minor injuries following a shooting in Saline County on Tuesday night. According to a post on X from the Missouri Highway Patrol a suspect wanted for a homicide in another state was being chased by Concordia Police. Missouri State Troopers joined the pursuit. The suspect crashed into a trooper’s car and ran off on foot. During the chase, the suspect shot at officers, who fired back and killed them.

1 week ago | missourinet.com | Mathew Pilger

Proposed Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may impact Boone Health’s plans to open a critical access hospital in Audrain County’s—Mexico. Boone Health CEO Brady Dubois told Missourinet it kind of depends. “We’re fortunate you know, Senator Hawley has come out in opposition to the cuts,” said Dubois. “The latest version being discussed could have a significant impact across the state.

1 week ago | missourinet.com | Mathew Pilger

Senate President Cindy O’Laughlin hopes to get answers about why Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and MU Health Care have been unable to reach a new agreement on in-network coverage. She’s scheduled a State Senate hearing on the issue in Jefferson City at the end of this month. As of April 1st, around 90,000 patients enrolled with Anthem went out of network with MU Health Care providers after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.

1 week ago | missourinet.com | Mathew Pilger

Kansas City native Courtney Rowe is the new reigning Miss Missouri. She and 20 other women competed for the title Saturday night in Mexico. Her community service initiative is “The Purple Project” Raising Awareness, Saving Lives,” which advocates for victims of domestic violence. Rowe is a survivor of domestic violence. The Northwest Missouri State University graduate is also a morning news anchor at KQ2 tv station in St. Joseph.