May 2024

EPA announces availability of $14 million in Brownfields Job Training

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LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of approximately $14 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for environmental job training grants under EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Program. Through the Notice of Funding Opportunity, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 grants nationwide at amounts […]

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EPA Region 7 recognizes May as Asthma Awareness Month

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LENEXA, Kan. – Each May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Asthma Awareness Month, aiming to educate the public about the effects of asthma and the importance of proper asthma care. EPA is offering resources for individuals, families, and schools to promote proactive management and reduce the effects of asthma in Region 7 communities.  According to

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Mineral Area College Board of Trustees meets Thursday in special session

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PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus. Open session begins at 9:00 a.m.   The tentative agenda:   Special Board of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, May 23, 2024 VanHerck Board Room Open Session 9:00 a.m.   Agenda   Call

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Mississippi River falls below flood stage

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CHESTER – The Mississippi River fell below flood stage Tuesday morning, falling to 26.75 feet on the Chester gage.   It was forecast to fall to 25.6 this morning, then 24.8 Thursday, 23.8 Friday, 23.4 Saturday and 23.2 Sunday.   The high water has forced the suspension of ferry service between Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and

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MoDOT urges extra caution in increased traffic and work zones this summer

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JEFFERSON CITY – As Memorial Day weekend approaches and Missourians hit the road to start their summer travels, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through work zones. On an average day, there are nearly 800 work zones on Missouri’s 34,000 miles of

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MSHP report

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   54-year-old Orville C. Schollmeyer Jr. of Troy, Illinois at 2:38 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2023 in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released.

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New transportation photo contest in Illinois

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From a news release SPRINGFIELD – Say cheese, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in a new contest to showcase how transportation is helping connect communities and keep our state moving.     “Everywhere you look, you see proof that Illinois is the transportation hub of North America. We’re inviting

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