September 2022

MHTC congratulates two new members

SPRINGFIELD — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, preparing for its monthly meeting tomorrow in Springfield, congratulates Warren K. Erdman of Kansas City and Brian Treece of Columbia on their recent appointments by Governor Mike Parson as commissioners. “We welcome our two newest members, Warren Erdman and Brian Treece, and look forward to the knowledge

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Missouri ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill coming Oct. 20

JEFFERSON CITY – On November 17, 2021 southeast Missouri experienced its largest earthquake in 30 years. The magnitude 4.0 quake was centered near Poplar Bluff and was felt throughout the region, St. Louis and seven other states. It served as a reminder of the power of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, one of the country’s

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NB I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County to be reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve county will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.    This section of roadway is located from mile marker 141 to mile marker 142.4.    Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 19 through Thursday, Sept.

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FDA announces new era of smarter food safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One of the priorities in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety is fostering, supporting, and strengthening food safety culture on farms, in food facilities, and in homes. We will not make dramatic improvements in reducing the burden of foodborne disease without doing more to influence and change human behavior, including in the family

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PCSD No. 32 school bus driver dies in Route K crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 72-year-old Perryville man was killed Tuesday morning in a traffic crash on Route K in Perry County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jefferson City released a report on the crash Tuesday afternoon. According to the report James E. Kennedy was pronounced at the scene by Perry County Coroner Bill Bohnert.

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POW/MIA DAY to be observed at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial is honoring and remembering all POW’s from all wars with a Candlelight Vigil from 7-8 p.m. Friday September 16, 2022 at the Memorial in Perryville. The third Friday in September is recognized as POW/MIA Recognition Day, a time to remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POW) and

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