veterans

Five former high-ranking veterans visit Truman VA Hospital

Tony Nochim — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:49:53 +0000

Five of the former highest ranking members of the U.S. Armed Forces visited veterans at the Truman VA Hospital today. The five enlisted military advisors are known as the Pinnacle Five.

MU held moment of silence to honor veterans

Meredith Albair — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:21:53 +0000

The University of Missouri took part in the National Roll Call project, holding a moment of silence to honor American service men and women this afternoon.

Nixon to sign job-training bill for veterans

Associated Press — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:20:42 +0000

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is preparing to sign legislation intended to help more military veterans receive on-the-job training for private-sector employment.

Carnahan, McCaskill respond to report on veterans’ care at John Cochran

Tim Lloyd — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:01:56 +0000

Updated 8:50 am Tuesday with statement from Sen. Blunt.

The US Veterans Administrations Inspector General has issued a report following complaints that a nurse did not act appropriately when treating two patients receiving hemodialysis treatment at the John Cochran VA Medical Center.

Veterans home funding bill sent to Mo. governor

Associated Press — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:43:50 +0000

Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor a measure providing a dedicated funding source to veterans' nursing homes.

Stalemate over state budget talks causes a Missouri veteran's hunger strike

Cole Karr — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:20:02 +0000

A final vote awaits on a bill that would include solidifying funding for veteran's homes. Up to $30 million would be shifted within a casino entrance fee fund from early childhood education and put forward to veterans homes. While this awaits a vote in the Senate, one Missouri veteran is on a hunger strike.

Newscast for May 2, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:50:25 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

A Republican member of the Missouri House announces he is gay, opposes "don't say gay" legislation.
The Missouri House passes a funding plan for veterans homes.
Toughened anti-bullying legislation endorsed in the Missouri House.

Mo. House passes funding plan for veterans homes

Associated Press — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:43:32 +0000

The Missouri House has passed legislation that could provide an earmarked funding stream for state-run nursing homes for military veterans.

Mo. lawmakers approve veteran job training measure

Associated Press — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:05:49 +0000

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that could help military veterans receive on-the-job training for private-sector jobs.

Mo. House members want to move funds away from state lottery

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:59:45 +0000

Missouri House members are seeking to boost funding for veterans' homes by diverting more of Missouri's lottery proceeds to the state budget — leaving less for prizes.