By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER (YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich., AP) — The Detroit-area factory where Rosie the Riveter showed that a woman could do a “man’s work” by building World War II-era bombers,… Read more »
Category: Business
Treasury’s Lew: Congress needs to pass debt limit
(WASHINGTON, AP) — Congress needs to raise the debt limit and take away the “cloud of uncertainty” about the nation’s ability to pay its bills, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said… Read more »
Fulton-area nuclear power plant shuts down
(FULTON, Mo., AP) — A nuclear power plant near Fulton has shut down after a small fire in the turbine building. Ameren Missouri said in a news release that crews… Read more »
Mo. agency sets rules for insurance counselors
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The Missouri Department of Insurance has filed an emergency rule for the licensing of people that will help state residents search for health plans on… Read more »
KCP&L dropping solar installer after audit
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A St. Joseph company is no longer part of Kansas City Power & Light’s solar energy rebate program because the utility claims some solar systems… Read more »
Obama commends work of consumer protection agency
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE (WASHINGTON, AP) — President Barack Obama is commending the work of a consumer protection agency created after the economic crisis. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau got its… Read more »
Celebrities to gamble in KC for a good cause
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Actors Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle and Jason Sudeikis are playing cards in Kansas City for a good cause. They’ll be attending this weekend’s 4th Annual… Read more »
Aegis Limited plans to hire 300 people in Joplin
(JOPLIN, Mo., AP) — Aegis Limited says it plans to hire 300 people during the next four months for its Joplin call center. Aegis official Kevin Nolan said the company… Read more »
Marines keeping IT center in Kansas City
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps has decided to keep its information technology center in Kansas City. The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/18ocubE) that Kansas City beat… Read more »
Veterans home names new volunteer services director
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – A former newspaper professional is the new director of volunteer services at the Missouri Veterans Home. Latisha Koetting, a 17-year employee of the Sedalia Democrat, will begin… Read more »