PERRYVILLE – The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission has released the September averages for Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. SEMORPC Environmental Planner Alexandra Rios said the report, the Bonne Terre (Ste. Genevieve Co.) and Farrar (Perry Co.) monitors showed ozone levels of 46 ppb and 48 ppb, respectively. “Both of these averages […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri net farm income sees a backslide from record-setting levels in 2022, according to the fall 2023 Missouri Farm Income Outlook report released by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri. The farm income report provides comprehensive insights into changes in the state’s farm
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BLOOMSDALE – That’s right! American Idol Season 20 runner-up HunterGirl will be performing a concert at the farm this Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 7 & 8! The concert is included with general admission to the farm both days. PLUS, we have special VIP seating available for purchase on a first come, first served basis.
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ROLLA, Mo. — The Mark Twain National Forest is a place of beauty. When walking through the woods or riding a horse on a trail, the woodlands, glades, and other natural vistas can lull a visitor into a calm state of mind. Although finding calm is a great reason to visit the woods, ensuring that
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, our new Bloomsdale Elementary students had a wonderful time participating in their building’s New Student Welcome in September! New students were treated with ice cream or breakfast donuts, had the opportunity to meet one another, played games and talked with our student Kindness Leaders, and introduced themselves to building
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a man from Kennett, Missouri to 110 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy involving his twin brother and another man. Jody Renfro, 35, is the third and final defendant in the case to be sentenced. He pleaded
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make a
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JEFFERSON CITY – Across the U.S., interest in cooking and testing out new recipes in the kitchen have risen dramatically in recent years. The fire service says it’s time to see a similar increase in interest in preventing kitchen fires, and that’s why the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is “Cooking safety starts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson have announced that the sixth annual Parson Family Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treating at the People’s House will be held at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The outdoor event will feature several vendors, children’s activities, and
LENEXA, Kan. – On Thursday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released 2022 greenhouse gas (GHG) data collected under the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). In 2022, reported emissions from large industrial sources were approximately 1% lower than in 2021. There has been an overall long-term decreasing trend in industry GHG emissions since 2011, primarily driven by
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