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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins across Missouri, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is reminding consumers to prepare their homes and to stay alert for scams that often spike when the temperatures drop. “Winter brings more than snow and ice; it brings scammers looking for an easy target,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Whether it’s […]

By Linda Geist COLUMBIA, Mo. – No.   It’s a tiny word that can make a big difference, says University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch.   Yes.   It’s another little word, one that causes stress, burnout and exhaustion.   Learn when to say “no” and when to say “yes,” says Funkenbusch.  

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following five years of success, the Missouri Grown program will again offer the much-anticipated holiday gift boxes for the 2025 Christmas season. Each box is full of unique food and home products from small agribusinesses across Missouri.       “The Missouri Grown holiday gift box is a fun and unique

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a statewide health advisory warning Missourians about the serious health risks associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent psychoactive compound increasingly found in unregulated consumer products.   7-OH, a synthetic derivative of the kratom plant, is being sold in Missouri in forms such as gummies, candies,