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Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Falls Short of Win For Governor in Primary Race

By Marissanne Lewis-Thompson & Lindsey Grojean • Aug 3, 2016
Lindsey Grojean/KRCU

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder fell short of clinching the Republican nomination in the race for governor. To a large crowd Tuesday night, Kinder delivered an impassioned speech, praising his supporters and staff for their hard work and contributions to his campaign.

“I am filled with an emotion that is very hard to express tonight with overwhelming gratitude,” Kinder said.  

Although he did not come out on top in his seventh political race, Kinder said he ran an honest campaign that did not stoop to what he calls “mudslinging.”

Local Lawmaker Endorses Controversial "Religious Shield" Legislation

By Marissanne Lewis-Thompson • Apr 10, 2016
Missouri House of Representatives

 

The disputed Missouri legislation that would provide protections for clergy members and business owners from being penalized for their refusal to take part in same-sex weddings has a new supporter. Sen. Wayne Wallingford spoke with KRCU's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson to explain why he pledged his support.

Lewis-Thompson: Welcome Sen. Wallingford.

Wallingford: Thank you.

No, Donald Trump Won't Be Charged With Inciting A Riot

By • Mar 15, 2016

Update: The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office officially decided not to file charges against Donald Trump, North Carolina TV station WRAL reports:

Venezuelans, Cubans Key To Marco Rubio's Chances On Home Turf

By editor • Mar 15, 2016

West Miami is a small town of around 6,000 people. Among the many residences is a middle-class home with a basketball hoop in front of it. On the hoop is a sticker for Marco Rubio, which comes as no surprise, since this is Marco Rubio’s house.

“He has a very nice home, among other homes in the area,” said Eduardo Muhina, mayor of West Miami. Most of the houses in West Miami are smaller, his house is one of the newest house in West Miami. It was built, I wanna say 10 years back.”

As Primary Campaign Heads To Ohio And Florida, Don't Forget About Missouri

By editor • Mar 15, 2016

Missouri is one of the five states set to hold primary elections on Tuesday. In the Democratic field, where polls show a tight race between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, delegates will be awarded proportionally.

However, if the winner of the Republican primary – where Trump is leading – earns more than 50 percent of the state’s overall votes, he will walk away with all 52 delegates, making Missouri a big prize for GOP contenders.

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