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A Missouri lawmaker is taking issue with the way Medicaid is reimbursed to nursing homes. Republican State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin says the problem is Missouri covering reimbursement costs for a recipient that moves to an out of state nursing home. “My district boarders Illinois, they can go to Illinois and the state of Missouri will … The post Missouri Lawmaker Takes Issue With Medicaid Arrangement With Nursing Homes appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

A juvenile Joplin High School student was taken into custody this morning after a stolen weapon was found in their possession on campus. That student was apprehended by officials after another student overhead a comment about the student having the weapon. “A stolen weapon was confirmed and confiscated from the juvenile student,” the statement from … The post Joplin High student arrested after bringing stolen weapon on campus appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

(AP) The University of Oklahoma says two students have voluntarily withdrawn from the school after one appeared on a social media video wearing black face paint and using a racial epithet. OU President Jim Gallogly says the two apologized for what he called a “shocking, racist video,” noting that Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. … The post Two students leave University of Oklahoma over blackface video appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

(AP) The Kansas Humane Society says it set a record for the number of homes or placements it found for animals last year. The agency says it placed 11,204 animals and had a 94 percent save rate last year. KFDI reports the Humane Society said its save rate increased by 50 percent since it moved … The post Kansas Humane Society reports records set in 2018 appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

(AP) Wichita police say a 9-year-old boy died in an accidental shooting at a mobile home park. Police spokesman Charley Davidson says five juveniles between the ages of 9 and 16 were at the home when the shooting occurred Monday morning. Davidson says investigators determined the 9-year-old old was visiting an 11-year-old friend who lived … The post Wichita police: 9-year-old boy dies in accidental shooting appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

The Opioid epidemic is a real problem. And it’s not just problem that affects our nation, or causes the death of people in different parts of America. Opioids are a problem right here and they could be affecting you, or someone you love. We spoke to Nathan Honeycutt, the clinical supervisor of New Directions in … The post Opioid Addiction in the 4-States appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]