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MDC encourages motorists to give turtles a brake!

Slow down when you see a turtle in the road and try to safely steer around it. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages motorists to give turtles crossing roads a “brake.” Box turtles (shown is an ornate box turtle) are a species often seen crossing roads in Missouri during spring. MDC […]

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Governor Mike Kehoe proclaims May as ‘Beef Month’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, acting on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, proclaimed May as Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation to members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and local beef producers during a ceremony at America’s Heartland Packing in

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Edible flowers-Beauty you can eat

However, choose carefully before you plate it. COLUMBIA, Mo.— For centuries, people around the world have used flowers for cooking, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “The popularity of this culinary practice peaked during the Victorian era in England, and then waned until recently,” Trinklein said. “Today using flowers in meal preparation is

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Drones can help diagnose ailing crops

University of Missouri Extension MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. – Rusty Lee, a University of Missouri Extension agricultural systems technology specialist, used artificial intelligence and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands.   Rusty Lee, MU Extension field specialist in agricultural systems technology, used AI and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands

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2026 Chester ‘Eaglefest’ is Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 7, 8, and 9

Three action-packed days are planned for young and old alike! By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tomorrow is the first day of May 2026 and that means it is nearly time for the Annual Eaglefest in Chester. This year’s event is scheduled to take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 7,8, and 9, on the grounds

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Supreme Court of Missouri’s civic education committee publishes new activity, coloring book for children

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri’s civic education committee has published Kids in Missouri Courts, a new activity and coloring book designed to help children learn about and become more comfortable with our state courts.     “Missouri’s courthouses are open and inviting to all, but going to court can be intimidating

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SIU researchers use new bacteria to create sustainable bio-products

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A quick stop for an iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the morning commute, grabbing cutlery from the breakroom during lunch, or picking up a soda to wash down dinner. Our mostly thoughtless consumption of single-use plastic is a growing problem, inundating landfills and potentially harming our bodies.

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Memorial Hospital Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center adds new exercise equipment thanks to Auxiliary donation

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center has enhanced patient care with the addition of a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser, donated by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Installed on March 26, the equipment is already being used in rehabilitation programs.     The SciFit Pro2 is a versatile exercise system for cardiac and pulmonary

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From pet to pest: Invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems, researchers warn

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows. The study, led by researchers at the University of Missouri and

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