WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * AHCA/NCAL Announces 2025 Gold National Quality Award Recipients 3 skilled nursing centers earn top recognition for quality care * The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Gold - Excellence in Quality Award. Three skilled nursing care centers from  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Capt. Alexandra Cartee: Active duty to Army Reserve opens a world of opportunity * At a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of leaving a place better than you found it. My choice to join the US Army and my follow-on career choices, to include the U.S. Army Reserve, all relate to my desire to do good in the world. Maybe my parents shouldn't have been so surprised, while stu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith: Six Months In, Workers Have Bigger Paychecks House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2025, beating expectations and showing a decline in prices for food eaten at home and gasoline prices:  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Joins University Health, Local Health Centers, and Rural Partners for Roundtable on Medicaid * (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) joined leaders from University Health, local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and rural healthcare partners for a roundtable discussion on the impact of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill, specifically, th  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area advanced 0.4 percent for the two months ending in July 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations M  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The advance was led by a 0.2-percent rise in the all items less food and energy index. The energy in  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Early galaxies -- or something else? Mizzou scientists uncover mysterious objects in the universe Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, University of Missouri researchers identified 300 unusual early galaxy candidates. * In a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri looked deep into the universe and found something unexpected. Using infrared images taken from N  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following white paper (No. 025-004) on July 28, 2025, by David Andolfatto and Fernando Martin entitled "Monetary Policy and the Great COVID-19 Price Level Shock." Here are excerpts: * * * We employ a small-scale dynamic general equilibrium model to analyze the surge in inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic. A calibrated version of the model is used to assess U.S. monetary and fiscal policy over the   more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Aug. 13 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * SEMO Students Tackle Real-World Projects in Historic Preservation At Southeast Missouri State University, students in the historic preservation program don't just study history, they live it, work with it and bring it to life for others. SEMO students are gaining unmatched hands-on experience while making a lasting impact on the communities around them. Whether helping install a Smithson  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Drones can more efficiently measure the health of corn plants, study finds Mizzou researchers are getting a drone's-eye view of corn stalks to help farmers better manage their crops through precision agriculture. * Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a mix of drones and AI can help farmers measure the health of their corn more efficiently. Instead of relying on handh  more