BRYAN, Tex. – Americans lost an average of 63 hours sitting in traffic in 2024 — the highest level ever measured — according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) latest Urban Mobility Report (UMR). That’s the equivalent of nearly eight full workdays lost to traffic and marks a 16 percent increase in national congestion costs over […]
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host the 20th Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. The institute’s retreat will welcome young Black males from the Metro East to participate in events that foster personal development, civility, leadership, and civic engagement. The theme for this year’s event is “Civility,
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ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time to donate at a Red Cross blood donation center or community blood drive to
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville Elementary School third grader Nicholas Hernandez Pastor who was the overall winner in the 2024-25 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Nicholas earned a $500 prize that PES will put towards outfitting the cafeteria with TV screens for interactive activities. Nicholas is pictured along with
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OAK RIDGE, Mo. – Students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Oak Ridge FFA member educators are leading Oak Ridge elementary students through the Ag Moves curriculum as they make connections to their food, fuel, fibers and farmers today.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) State Unit on Aging, in collaboration with the state’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), announced that Missouri is one of only a handful of states to come into full compliance with the Older Americans Act (OAA) final rule. This milestone marks Missouri as
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Women in agriculture event is Nov. 8 in Columbia COLUMBIA, Mo. – There are times on the farm when “shucky-darn” just isn’t enough. University of Missouri Extension specialists will show women in agriculture how to hone their shop skills at “Save the Cuss Words 2.0: You Got This” during the in-person session of the annual
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – For many people, Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The U.S. pumpkin industry can thank Irish immigrants and a mythical character named “Stingy Jack” for Americans’ rush to
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STE. GENEVIEVE – During the October Ste. Genevieve R-II Board of Education meeting, a Gifted Teacher, Crystal Koenig, presented Major Philip Kwan with the Norine Kerber Parent of Gifted Award from the Gifted Association of Missouri (GAM)! From left are Major Kwan, Crystal Koenig and R-II School Board President David Bova (SG R-II
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension workshops will help beekeepers learn how to leverage USDA insurance, disaster assistance and tax exemption to strengthen their businesses. MU Extension horticulture specialist Eli Isele says the two free workshops will help beekeepers safeguard their businesses and profitability. Participants will learn about safety nets for
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