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Cape Girardeau Roller Derby and Rolla Rockets Roller Derby Face Off for Watkins Wildlife Rehab

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Get ready for an exciting evening of roller derby action as Cape Girardeau Roller Derby (CGRD) goes head-to-head with Rolla Rockets Roller Derby on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the A.C. Brase Arena, located at 410 Kiwanis Dr. in Cape Girardeau. The event promises a thrilling showdown starting at 6 p.m., […]

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Artificial Intelligence looms over the work force but experts say jobs will still need ‘human judgement’

by John Grimaldi WASHINGTON DC — Arthur C. Clarke’s classic sci-fi tale, 2001: A Space Odyssey, featuring a creepy computer named HAL, was made into a hit movie in 1968.   Here we are, 55 years later, faced with what some are calling a scary, real life version of HAL. It’s called Artificial Intelligence [AI],

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National 811 Day follows record-breaking year for digging safety

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – After a record total of more than 1.5 million requests to mark utilities on Missouri properties and Illinois properties in 2022, Ameren is encouraging customers and contractors to continue utilizing the service to prevent utility damage, service outages or injuries.   Aug. 11 (8/11) marks National 811 Day, which brings awareness

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$50 million is available to upgrade stormwater and sewer infrastructure

LENEXA, Kan. – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $50 million in regular funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. States may now apply for grant assistance to fund projects that will help municipalities strengthen

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Missouri Attorney General joins 20 states in opposing EPA’s attack on power plants

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office joined a 21-state coalition opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule that would impose stringent emissions standards on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants. The rule ignores last year’s rebuke from the United States Supreme Court in West

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