September 2023

Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens bus grant program

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 school year Bus Grant Program grant round.   This is a noncompetitive grant and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants.   The deadline to apply is May 8, 2024. […]

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MSHP releases Labor Day Holiday statistics

JEFFERSON CITY – Twelve people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and no one drowned during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. The Patrol investigated nine of the traffic fatalities. The Joplin (MO) Police Department investigated two traffic fatalities, and Springfield (MO) Police Department investigated one traffic fatality during the

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   William J. Welmon 45, Sparta, arrested August 28, 2023 by Chester Police for driving while license revoked or suspended and operating uninsured motor vehicle.  Bond amount is $1,500.  Is incarcerated.   Randy E. Edwards 63, Homeless, arrested August 28, 2023

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Boil water advisory issued for a portion of Ste. Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE – There is a 48-hour boil water advisory issued for Rozier Street, between Cedar and Park. This will be effective today, September 5th, through Thursday, September 7th. From the Missouri Department of Natural Resources: What is a boil water advisory? A public water system may issue a boil water advisory when there is

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Boozy boating is dangerous, avoid BUI this summer

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wants Illinois boaters to be aware that Boating under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) can be hazardous for passengers and swimmers, as well as other vessels on the water. With Illinois experiencing record high temperatures, boating on Illinois lakes and waterways has become a popular way for

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Cyanide poisoning reported in Missouri 

COLUMBIA – University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle grazing pastures with Johnson grass and other sorghum species.   Cattle producers in several drought-stressed parts of Missouri have recently reported cattle deaths from suspected prussic acid or hydrocyanic acid (cyanide) poisoning, says Time Evans, an MU Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology.

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Get outside this fall with help from Agents of Discovery mobile app

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The fall season is a great time to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors. To help kids and adults discover nature this season, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is again partnering with the Agents of Discovery mobile gaming app for its Missouri Explorer 3.0 Campaign. MDC is again partnering with the

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Governor Parson Proclaims September 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 10-16, 2023, as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater treatment professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong.   The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by

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