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Missouri House debate shows GOP split over bill to protect pesticide makers
A bill to protect one of the world’s largest chemical companies from charges it didn’t warn customers that one of its most popular products causes cancer won first-round approval Tuesday in the Missouri House.
Bowling Green Police Department works to increase seat belt use among teens
The City of Bowling Green Police Department is joining with statewide law enforcement April 1 - 15 for a high visibility youth seat belt mobilization to help increase seat belt use among teens and reduce highway fatalities.
Republicans vow action after judge's ruling allows abortion to resume in Missouri
Fifty years of anti-abortion laws in Missouri have been struck down as unconstitutional over the last two months, culminating Friday with a Jackson County judge blocking clinic licensing requirements.
BGPD seek assault/burglary suspect
On Feb. 16, 2025, at around 2 a.m., the Bowling Green Police Department received a call for service at 316 South Pearl St., Bowling Green, in reference to a burglary in progress.
The historic Main Street of America
Gary Sosniecki, a former Missouri publisher, who once owned the Vandalia Leader along with his wife, Helen, made their way to town last week to highlight the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Museum, and the museum’s wall of fame.
NECAC observing 60 years
It would be the last full season for the St. Louis Cardinals at Sportsman’s Park.
Coffee and drink shop opens in Bowling Green
As the Dolly Parton song says, “Pour myself a cup of ambition” to get the day started. So, if you’re in the mood for a hot cup of java, let the folks at the Pure Ambition Coffee Co. do the pouring for you.
Rotary seeks to provide more help during disasters
There are always groups and individuals who step forward during disasters to help those who have been affected. Recently, Dan Flynn, a member of the Missouri Mass Fatality Response Team, spoke with members of the Bowling Green Rotary Club about what they could do in the event of a local disaster.
BGPD arrests three on multiple charges
On Jan. 16, The Bowling Green Police Department began a robbery investigation that occurred on Jan.
Missouri Republicans consider delaying voter-approved minimum wage hike, paid sick leave
A bill changing the terms of the Missouri minimum wage law approved by voters four months ago will leave all the promised benefits in place but may delay their implementation, the chairman of a House committee looking at the law said Wednesday.