Voting

Missouri residents could soon find it easier to update their addresses for voter registration under a settlement that voter advocates reached Thursday with the state’s Revenue Department.

An attorney for a Missouri group pushing to expand access to voting argued in court Monday that the state’s top election official was inaccurate and left out important details in his summary of the proposals.

America is a free nation, and voting is an essential piece of that flexibility.

The results from the Johnson County Primary are in and Johnson County had 32.13% turnout at the polls.
The Republican side had more contested races with Vicky Hartzler defeating John Webb for U.S. Rep. District 4 72.44% to 27.56%.
The Associate Circuit Judge, Probate Division had Chad Pfister winning …

The Sedalia City Council met in a work session Monday night to discuss one of the most controversial issues it has faced in years; a smoke-free Sedalia. The council is apparently split on the issue with some councilmen showing a marked timidity on the subject, with others engaging in a heated debate…

Wednesday morning's vote at the papal conclave at the Vatican led to black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney, meaning no new pope after the cardinals' second vote.

The process by which the next pope will be elected, known as the conclave, began Tuesday morning at about 11:30. Here are some key points you should know about:

Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.

Sorry 'Monopoly' fans, you're going to have to say good-bye to one iconic game piece soon. According to a recent Facebook post, 'Monopoly' wants their fans to vote on which piece is their favorite. The item with the fewest votes will be kicked out of the game, &apo…

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.