Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S., scoring 62.66 out of 100 on the Driving Danger Index. The ranking is based on average annual fatal crashes from 2020–2024 weighted against bridge and road condition data, according to an analysis of NHTSA crash data and ASCE infrastructure report card data. […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. There are hundreds of full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions currently available across the state. “Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our
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CHESTER, IL — August 3, 2026 — Chester’s annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026, featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. This year’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts two major highlights: the “Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – High temperatures and high humidity coinciding with one of corn’s most critical growth stages results in a condition many refer to as “corn sweat.” Corn sweat is a colloquial term for transpiration, the natural process of corn plants pulling water through their roots and releasing vapor, mostly through the stomata of their
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Programs and Events for August 2026 Program title: Dog Days of Summer Date: month of August Branch: Scott City Head to the Scott City Branch to celebrate the Dog Days of Summer!! Bring in a photo of your dog and enter the contest by August 15. Judging will be the week of August 17. Or
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri, and how hunters and
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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) and the Perry County Health Department are hosting “Bellies, Babies & Beyond” from 11 a.m. to @ p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at Perry Park Center in Perryville. The free event will connect expecting parents, new mothers and young families with local resources and support.
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Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 32.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price
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FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. — The Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman. Police said Alyssa M. Cooper, of Fredericktown, has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 1. According to the department, Cooper was last seen on foot shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of Lincoln Drive and
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (July 31, 2026) – Mercy Hospital Perry has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Gold Plus achievement award, demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke. Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the
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