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Liberty Utilities required to pay maximum penalty following fatal gas explosion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has resolved litigation with Liberty Utilities, a gas company that failed to properly mark a gas line in Lexington, leading to the death of a child, numerous injuries, and the destruction of a home.   The State’s litigation, separate from any private actions […]

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Mark Twain National Forest 2026 Flight Path

ROLLA — Mark Twain National Forest invites birders—new, veteran, and everyone in-between—to discover the Forest through this fun and educational activity this year. Beginner-friendly birdwatching opportunities abound across the forested hills, open glades, and diverse riparian areas of the Forest. National Forest System lands serve as a wonderful reminder of the bountiful nature of America;

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Memorial Day Weekend marks the kickoff to summer at Missouri state parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri state parks and historic sites invite visitors to kick off summer and make lasting memories outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Whether enjoying the lake, hitting the trails, relaxing or cooking out with friends, guests are encouraged to make safety part of every adventure. Come prepared with these seasonal safety reminders:             Sunshine and

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Missouri and Iowa challenge New York GHG regulatory overreach

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that the Center for Individual Rights (CIR), representing Missouri, Iowa, and the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce (AmFree), filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit against the State of New York for an unconstitutional attempt to regulate businesses, consumers, and individuals beyond its borders. New York’s “Mandatory

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Mizzou breaks ground on Radioisotope Science Center to strengthen nation’s supply of critical isotopes

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri leaders, federal partners and state officials today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Radioisotope Science Center (RSC) at Discovery Ridge Research Park, marking a major milestone in strengthening the nation’s supply of critical radioisotopes for medicine, research and national security.   The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment

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New book honors late SIU alum’s legacy on Leadership Development Program

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) boasts a 100% graduation rate, a 96% career placement rate, and its graduates are 19% more work ready than their peers. A part of that success is thanks to the late William “Will” Bushelle, a SIU alum and U.S. Navy SEAL

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Route N in Ste. Genevieve County closes today for bridge deck maintenance

SIKESTON—A portion of Route N in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge deck maintenance.   This section of roadway is located between Route P and Coffelt Road near Ozora,   Weather permitting, the work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. While work

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