JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri has recovered more than 95 percent of the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Missouri Chamber’s latest quarterly economic report. Ted Abernathy, Managing Partner of Economic Leadership LLC, said that Missouri is among those states leading in job recovery after adding back 357,200 of the jobs lost. “Ten […]
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $150,000 to fund a three-year sexual education project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). MODDC is currently seeking a partner to develop and implement a comprehensive sexuality education training for self-advocates and advocates. The deadline for project applications is 5 p.m. CST,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people interested in black bears in Missouri, how to Be Bear Aware, and hunting black bears in the state to join its free, online Wild Webcast, “Be Bear Aware: Missouri is Bear Country,” on Wednesday, May 11, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance
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PERRYVILLE — Richardet Floor Covering is hosting its annual Gettin’ Sauced BBQ Competition Saturday, April 23rd to raise money for veterans. “We love being able to bring our surrounding communities together to raise money for and honor our veterans. It’s the least we could do.” says Steph Richardet, committee member. The Gettin’ Sauced BBQ Competition
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BIEHLE — Five Perryville residents have been awarded 2022 Buchheit Scholarships. “Buchheit is proud to support the educational goals of students as we believe this is the best investment to assure a promising future for all concerned,” stated Tim Buchheit, Buchheit president and CEO. Scholarships are open to Buchheit employees and/or their children
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LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2022) – Two Missouri home renovation companies have agreed to pay almost $10,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. According to EPA, Swedlund Construction LLC of St. Louis and Rozell Siding and Windows Inc. of Springfield failed to
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STE. GENEVIEVE—Drug takeback events allow people to safely and anonymously dispose of prescription drugs, such as opioids. With the opioid crisis impacting multiple aspects of many Americans’ lives, it takes a comprehensive approach to address this epidemic. To encourage individuals to remove unwanted or expired drugs from their household, pharmacies, law enforcement agencies, and community
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents for the week ending April 15, 2022. Arrested Person: 1 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 6 Animal Control: 9 Assault: 1 Assist
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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed April 24 to April 30 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Missouri, which coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Missouri’s annual observation, hosted by the Missouri Department of Public Safety Office for Victims of Crime, includes displays, information and representatives of victim service organizations, and will be held at noon on
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A team of scientists from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and one of its private spin-off companies is among the roughly top 10% worldwide of groups vying for $1 million awards aimed at mitigating excess carbon in the environment. A team of scientists from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and one
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