Missourinet News Headlines 8/20/08

IRS holding stimulus payments for 113,000 Missourians
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to track down more than 113,000 Missourians who might be missing out on those economic stimulus payment checks most of us received earlier this year. It's believed most of the people owed checks are retirees, disabled veterans, and low income workers ... 

State audit faults compliance with safe school initiatives 
A state audit faults the education department for failing to gather the proper paperwork to comply with safe school initiatives. State Auditor Susan Montee says the audit shouldn't be misinterpreted as a claim that Missouri schools aren't safe, but that there isn't very good compliance with safe school requirements.

Watch out for on the roads from 3 to 4 p.m.
It's not just school buses that motorists have to watch out for now. The standard warnings are issued at this time of year---watch for school buses. Be ready to stop when you spot he flashing lights and see the stop sign flop out from the...

Preparing for school: high school edition 
Most high school students would say the first day of school is run of the mill, but Todd Fuller, spokesman with the Missouri State Teacher's Association, said that's the exact opposite approach parents and students should take. Even upper...

North-central rape suspect caught
Police have arrested a north central Missouri man wanted on charges of rape and burglary. Kentucky police notified Brookfield Police that they have Chase Edward Jackson, 19, in custody. Police arrested him Friday at the apartment of an...