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New proposed training rule would impact all Mo. coroners; Rep. Voss worries about timing

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July 29, 2024

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New proposed training rule would impact all Mo. coroners; Rep. Voss worries about timing

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – There’s a new effort in Missouri to bring more training to every coroner in the state.

But the handling and timing of that effort is raising concerns.

Cape Girardeau Representative John Voss reached out to me Monday to tell me about the proposed rule laid out by the state’s Coroner Standards and Training Commission.

He just found out about it last week–the public now has less than 48 hours to weigh in on it–and Voss worries it could actually keep duly elected coroners from doing their jobs.

“I think it’s a step in the right direction.”

19 CSR 20-80.010 establishes training standards for county coroners–something Voss wanted to do when he filed legislation last spring.

The Chairman of the Commission tells me–the 19 guidelines listed in the rule are loosely based on national standards for death investigations–highlighting knowledge of autopsies, evidence collection and scene investigation.

But, Voss tells me–the timing of this rule has him worried.

“It looks like it might place some coroners who may have been newly elected in a position where they’re not able to take office in January,” Voss says.

And here’s why.

Under Missouri Statute, all coroners must complete 20 hours of training each year. That training, Voss points out, is offered by the Coroner and Medical Examiner’s Association twice a year–in April and October. If this new rule takes effect, Voss says it’ll likely happen in early December.

“Right before people are supposed to take office in January,” Voss points out. “My specific concern is, you know, when people filed for the office of coroner in February and March, these rules didn’t exist. They may be going through a primary election here in a few days, and then a general election in November. With the rule becoming effective in December, which then says they’re not qualified to hold the office that they were just elected to.”

“So then what happens?” I asked.

“I’m not sure based on part of the statute that I was able to read. It looks like they may not be able to assume the office they were wanted to and that would revert back to the office of the sheriff like we have in Cape Girardeau County. And then their office would be responsible for conducting any death investigations and to certify any death certificates in the electronic records system the state of Missouri uses.”

Are you surprised that you didn’t know this? I asked Voss of the rule and public comment period, set to expire Wednesday.

“Disappointed it might be a good word to use. I was hoping that I would be informed when they finally came to a conclusion that they were going to release the proposed rule.”

Now that he has it, Voss says he’s reached out to the Cape County families who shared their concerns about the conduct of Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan and who testified on behalf of Voss’ coroner qualifications and training bill earlier this year. He says he wants to make sure they can make their voices heard.

He plans on submitting his own public comments as well.

“I’m a little concerned anytime we have unelected bureaucrats making rules that sound like they’re a law. I would sure like for this to be a lot more transparent process and to invite the public to comment on these things so it’s much more known and visible what’s happening, especially given the elevation of what we’re experiencing here in Cape Girardeau County.”

I reached out to Missouri Coroner Standards and Training Commission Chairman Michael Taylor.

Taylor says, “prior to the Coroners Training and Standards Commission being established, there were no established training standards for coroners in the state of Missouri. Chapter 58 RSMO only required that coroners attend 20 hours of training annually, however, it was up to MCMEA what was taught at those training classes/conferences. The purpose of the proposed rule is to provide basic uniform training to all coroners working in Missouri and raise the bar for coroner education in the state.”

When I asked Taylor about the timing of the rule impacting incoming coroners and those who have not had this kind of training, Taylor said he’s aware there could be an issue, but it was not their intent to create a situation where coroners would not be able to take office.

I also asked Taylor if the Commission could delay the implementation of the rule if it’s adopted.

He responded, “It is my understanding that this may be an option for the Commission to consider. The Commission has not, at this point, had any discussions on this topic, however, this may be discussed at Friday’s meeting.”

The Missouri Coroner Standards and Training Commission is set to meet on August 2. Taylor says they may know more about timing after that meeting. Representative Voss says he will attend.

Voss also reached out to the Cape County families who shared their concerns about the conduct of Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan and who testified on behalf of Voss’ coroner qualifications and training bill earlier this year.

The public comment period for the proposed coroner training standard rule ends this Wednesday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Public comments can be sent to dylan.bryant@health.mo.gov.

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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 25, 2026

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10 hours ago

March 26, 2026

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 25, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from March 25 drawing

07-21-55-56-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 4

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 25 drawing

Midday: 3-2-0

Midday Wild: 7

Evening: 0-0-5

Evening Wild: 5

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 25 drawing

Midday: 2-6-3-9

Midday Wild: 4

Evening: 9-5-6-8

Evening Wild: 1

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 25 drawing

Early Bird: 07

Morning: 09

Matinee: 04

Prime Time: 14

Night Owl: 07

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 25 drawing

12-14-22-26-28

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from March 25 drawing

35-38-41-43-62, Powerball: 08

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.

To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:

Ticket Redemption

Missouri Lottery

P.O. Box 7777

Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Missouri AG orders 13 unlicensed Kansas City dispensaries to stop selling products

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March 25, 2026

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Missouri AG orders 13 unlicensed Kansas City dispensaries to stop selling products

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Dozens of dispensaries have been ordered to close after Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said they are selling without licenses.

The AG’s office sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 dispensaries. Of those, 13 are in the Kansas City area, according to information provided by the state.

Each location is accused of selling cannabis or marijuana products without a state license, or selling other products deceptively marketed as marijuana, according to Hanaway.

Hanaway’s office also said testing found some products contained things such as lead, arsenic, and ethanol. They also used deceptive labeling and packaging, including designs that may target children, according to a news release.

Here are the locations named by the AG’s office:

Big Chiefs Kush Waldo (Kansas City)
Dr. Smoke (Kansas City)
It’s A Dream (Kansas City)
KC Kush (Kansas City)
Main Smoke Shop KC (Kansas City)
Mr. Niceguy (Kansas City)
Prohibition Cannabis (Kansas City)
Center Smoke Shop (Independence)
Gray Area Cannabis (Independence)
Herb Depot (Independence)
Sacred Leaf (Independence)
Super E Cig Smoke Shop (St. Joseph)
Vapor Maven (Cameron)

The letters demand each of the above the businesses stop selling the products in question.

The full letter sent to the businesses is below.

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Missouri Senate committee hears bill on private school bathroom policies for transgender students

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March 24, 2026

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Missouri Senate committee hears bill on private school bathroom policies for transgender students

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Missouri lawmakers are once again debating restrictions involving transgender students.

A Missouri Senate committee heard testimony on a bill that would allow private schools to enforce bathroom and locker room policies based on gender assigned at birth on Tuesday morning. Senate Bill 1558 would prevent cities, counties, or other local municipalities from adopting ordinances that would force a private school to change its bathroom policy, and defend private schools from lawsuits about bathroom use with state funds.

The bill was introduced following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that students can use the bathroom that matches their preferred gender. Republican lawmakers want to keep that ruling from applying to private schools in Missouri.

Senate Education Chairman, Republican Sen. Rick Brattin, defended the legislation during the committee hearing.

“I think this is common sense, and it’s unfortunate we have to actually pass legislation like this,” Brattin said. “Now all of a sudden it’s like, we’ve created this social contagion that no one knows what sex they are or that it’s a ‘construct’, but society for all of human history has been male and female.”

Guillermo Villa-Trueba, PhD, a lobbyist for the Missouri Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill on behalf of religious private schools.

“It’s very helpful for Catholic schools and private religious schools in general so we can enact policies that align with our religious beliefs and with biology,” Villa-Trueba said.

Democratic State Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern said the legislature spends too much time on bathroom-related legislation.

“Here in the education committee, we have spent a tremendous amount of time talking about these issues,” Nurrenbern said. “And I can say in the last six years working in the education committees, both in the House and Senate, I am tired of talking about bathrooms, and I wish we could spend a heck of a lot more time talking about classrooms.”

Samantha Jones, a Missourian who testified against the bill, said the measure is based on incorrect assumptions. Jones drew on her own experiences as an intersex person.

“It is an incorrect assumption that gender is rigidly binary and that sex is as well,” Jones said. “Attacking the transgender and nonbinary and intersex community is an unnecessary waste of time, tax dollars and other state resources.”

The bill is one of 52 measures dealing with transgender issues being considered by Missouri lawmakers. Missouri currently has no statewide regulations on which bathrooms transgender people can use in public. Twenty-one other states, including Kansas, have some kind of regulation in place.

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