veteran

Veteran set to receive Mexico High School diploma

Colin Duft — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:37:30 +0000

Mexico native Frank Kramer, 86, will receive his high school diploma from Mexico High School on May 20.

Nixon appoints ex-lawmaker to Mo. veterans panel

Associated Press — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:08:45 +0000

Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed a former Republican state lawmaker to the Missouri Veterans' Commission.

Chuck Wooten is a World War II veteran from Nixa who served five terms in the Missouri House.

The commission provides information to veterans and their families about their rights and helps them obtain state and federal benefits. It also oversees skilled nursing facilities for veterans and veteran cemeteries.

Nixon announced Wooten's appointment Wednesday. If confirmed by the state Senate, he would serve until November 2015.

Newscast for May 10, 2012

Zheng Hwuang Chia — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:21:56 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

Veterans home funding bill sent to Mo. governor
Mo. House passes bill on asthma medicines in schools
MU coach Haith getting key to city in St. Louis

1,500 veterans hired through new program

Associated Press — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:47:56 +0000

The jobless rate for veterans remains high, but a Missouri program is making inroads in changing that.

Cole County wants higher American Legion veteran membership rates

Anthony Martinez — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:39:26 +0000

Cole County has the highest American Legion veteran membership rates in the entire state. But the numbers are still lower than the legion would like to see.

Boone Co. court applies for sentencing grant

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:22:32 +0000

Boone County’s 13^th judicial circuit court is seeking funding for the possible addition of a veterans alternative sentencing program.