POLK COUNTY, Mo. – Shortly after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning authorities responded to the scene of a fatal crash on Route T, two miles southwest of Bolivar, Missouri. Killed in the crash was the superintendent of Dadeville schools 48-year old Matthew Bushey of Bolivar. A 17-year-old also in the vehicle was transported with serious injuries to a Springfield Missouri hospital. Missouri State Highway patrol says a Ford f-150 crossed the center line and struck the Bushey vehicle head on. The pickup was driven by a 16-year-old male from Bolivar. His name was not released. In a statement on their website the Dadeville school district shared the news of Bushey’s passing. Click here to read more about this story and the full statement.
JOPLIN, Mo. – The city held a public meeting to discuss a property tax levy in the city. The council approved an ordinance that includes a tax levy on the Joplin public library.
Joplin says the city property tax represents a very small portion of the overall property tax liability for the citizens of Joplin. To read more about this story, click here.
PITTSBURG, Ks. – The “PSU In Paraguay” program has a new director. Angela Moots, who served as the university’s study abroad coordinator, brings a lot of traveling experience to the program. The 15-year-old program has students from Paraguay come finish their college degree in Pittsburg. She encourages students on campus to take a trip abroad to learn about the different cultures. According to Moots, the experience traveling brings can help people later on in their lives. Click here if you’d like to read more about “PSU In Paraguay” and the program’s new director.
CARTHAGE, Mo. – One Million Cups hit the road to Carthage. Every Wednesday they meet for coffee while two entrepreneurs speak to local chamber members about their business. The purpose of these meetings is to help get feedback and empower small business owners. One Million Cups is a non-profit organization with more than a 160 chapters across the county. For more information on this story, click here.
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: In less than 24 hours the issue of student loan debt became the big news story when the White House announced its plan to reduce student loan debt. The news brings a sense of relief for Americans struggling to pay off their student loans, but the news is not without controversy. Critics ask what about the Americans who managed to pay off their student loans, or where will the money come from to cover the price tag? Which side of the issue are you on? Head over to our Instapoll section and make your opinion heard.
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