By Jenna Wilson Republican Rep. Sam Graves won reelection to the U.S. House seat representing northern Missouri Tuesday. Graves, of Tarkio, won his 12th election to hold the post he’s occupied since 2001, representing Missouri’s 6th congressional district. “I think I’m very close to what people want in terms of representation and I think that’s the
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico | Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday as it swirled past the Cayman Islands and chugged toward western Cuba, where it’s forecast to hit as a Category 2 hurricane. It was another stroke of bad news for Cuba, which has been struggling with
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By Charles Christian Mike Kehoe has been declared the winner of the race for governor of Missouri, defeating Democrat Crystal Quade. At his election night party in Jefferson City, Kehoe, currently the state’s lieutenant governor, thanked supporters and vowed to get to work on day one of his administration. “From the beginning of this campaign,
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now JERUSALEM | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country, including a mass gathering that paralyzed central Tel Aviv. Netanyahu
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By Ashley Luthans Buchanan County voters turned out in force for Tuesday’s general election, with just over 68% of those registered casting ballots. Unofficial results showed 36,135 residents voted early or on Election Day, according to the Buchanan County Clerk’s Office. Numbers at some of the smaller polling places in the southern and eastern parts
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By Associated Press Undefeated Oregon got top billing Tuesday in the first set of rankings on the road to college football’s new 12-team playoff. A 13-member selection committee released its first top-25 list, and saw what most of the country has seen this year — that with a 9-0 record, five wins in the Big
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Drama continued to encompass NASCAR ahead of its championship-deciding season finale as the sanctioning body issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway. The penalties came down after a contentious final battle Sunday at the
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By Associated Press Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they’ll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday’s trade deadline at 3 p.m. The NFC East-leading Commanders made a move to help
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The entirety of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season at the midway point could be summed up by their performance Monday night against Tampa Bay. They had their miscues, their turnovers, their blown tackles on defense, and they allowed a team they were expected to beat easily hang around
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder, dies NEW YORK | Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95. Marcus died Monday in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family, according to a Home Depot spokesperson. Marcus was Home Depot’s
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta $15 million for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with thousands of advertisers. It was the latest in a series of penalties against
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday as voters headed to the polls on the last day of the presidential election and as more data piled up showing the economy remains solid. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% to pull closer to its record set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027. School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. But the companies can charge “processing fees” for each transaction. By
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By Charles Christian Veterans Day focuses our attention on honoring those who have and continue to serve while also bringing a reminder that it takes a family to support the sacrifices of men and women in uniform. Every military deployment involves family members who are left behind to feel the residual impact of husbands, wives and
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By Associated Press SEATTLE — Factory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the company to restart idled Pacific Northwest assembly lines. But the strike was just one of many challenges the troubled U.S. aerospace giant faces as it
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By Associated Press New York Philharmonic fires two players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power The New York Philharmonic is firing principal oboist Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union decided not contest the decision, which followed renewed allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power. The orchestra
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By Associated Press Irv Rubenstein holds a doctorate in exercise science and has run a personal fitness training studio for 35 years in Nashville, Tennessee. Obviously, he speaks positively about the benefits of using a personal trainer, and this goes for grizzled-gym goers as well as beginners. “Most anybody can teach you how to do
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By NewsPress Now A Gallatin, Missouri, man whose family farming operation is the setting of a reality TV show pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme involving federal crop insurance benefits he was not entitled to receive. Steve A. McBee, 52, waived his right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty
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By Jacob Meikel Votes are still being counted for Missouri’s Amendment 2 proposition, which will decide whether or not it joins the more than three dozen U.S. states with legal sports wagering. As of 12 a.m. statewide, the measure is at 50.5% “yes.” In Buchanan County alone, 55.8% voted “yes” for Amendment 2, while 44.2% voted
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By Chris Fortune Many voters are casting their ballots with a heated presidential race headlining election day. Early voter turnout in Buchanan County steadily increased in the lead up to today and ballots continue to roll in. As of 3 p.m., nearly 38% of registered voters have cast a ballot, according to the Buchanan County
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By Jose Valentino Ruiz University of Florida The Conversation via AP On the sleeve notes of some of the most memorable and best-selling albums of all time, you’ll find the words “Produced and arranged by Quincy Jones.” It was a hallmark of quality. Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 91,
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By Chris Fortune The case involving a former Savannah Police Department lieutenant charged in the death of K-9 officer Horus will see a venue change. The Missouri Assistant Attorney General and two members of Daniel Zeigler’s defense team discussed the change of venue Tuesday morning with Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg. Clay County is likely the
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – GERD is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, triggered by the recurrent reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, the tube linking the mouth and stomach. Learn more about GERD, including the different types and challenges, below.
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By NewsPress Now The polls are open and high turnout is expected today as voters choose the next president, elect candidates to state and local offices and make decisions on several ballot initiatives. In Buchanan County, polls will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Many voting locations were busy Tuesday morning, and County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey
Continue ReadingBy Alan Wooten | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Election Day average fuel prices in North Carolina are $2.89 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline and $3.44 for diesel fuel, according to AAA. Often cited among other economic concerns by politicians and voters alike, the benchmarks are bettered by only 14 and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Many parents feel a natural inclination to fill their children’s days with activities, often fearing that too much unstructured playtime will lead to boredom. In a recent survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy®, nearly half (45%) of all parents feel like they should be doing more
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among America’s more than 2 million military personnel or in their families—or even if you’re not—here’s a story you may find inspiring: Betty Towler met her husband, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Nigel Towler, over 20 years ago while stationed in
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Award-winning TV host, comedian, actress and author Sherri Shepherd is at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) because she has diabetes. She doesn’t want to let it stop her from taking her shot on — or off — the stage. That’s why Sherri is partnering with
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By NewsPress Now Never seen it in my life I’ve never in my 65 years of life and voting in this country seen all forms of news outlets push one candidate so strongly to the presidency. If this one Democrat does not become President of the United States, I don’t know what it will take
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By NewsPress Now Mark Anthony Lukehart 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Feb. 18, 1969, in St. Joseph. Mark was preceded in death by parents, Ruby and George Lukehar; sister, Arletta Bequette. Survivors brother, Donald Lukehart Sr.; and sister, Carolyn Maddock. No services scheduled at
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