KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Biological control – using living organisms to help manage insect pests and weeds – can be an effective part of an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. Many gardeners are already familiar with common biological controls, whether that means encouraging natural predators in the […]
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9%, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The all items less food and energy index declined 0.1% over the month, while the index
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The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Occupational Employment and Wages for 8 metropolitan areas in Missouri. These reports contain employment and wage data for 22 major occupational groups within these metropolitan areas. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the mean wage for all occupations in Missouri was
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With the new school year approaching, many families are looking for ways to stay organized, especially at mealtimes. Dairy foods can make meals and snacks nutritious and satisfying. Protein-rich cottage cheese is especially versatile: It can bring together a one-pot meal in minutes or take center stage in sweet and savory snacks. Cottage cheese adds
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The Adventures of Quinta Scott on Route 66 by AJ Medlock Regional Director of the St. Louis Research Center Thursday, August 13, 11:00 a.m.-noon (central time) Online and free; registration is required. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, St. Louis renowned photographer and author Quinta Scott traveled extensively along Route 66 capturing this iconic road and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued an Order approving astipulation and agreement in Spire Missouri Inc.’s (Spire) accounting authority (AAO) request regarding theappropriate accounting treatment of certain costs and expenses. Signatories to the agreement include Spire, the Staff of the Commission and the Office of the Public Counsel. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 21st Judicial Circuit. Tom Smith, of Warson Woods, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Mr. Smith currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He previously served as an
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The St. Mary Bord of Aldermen will meet in regular and closed session this Thursday. Work Session ST. MARY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING Posted August 1, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Board of Aldermen will have a Work Session on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary
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Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, and the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Tickets are available for
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Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recently donated 25,000 pounds of food to the St. Louis Area Food Bank. This donation included cereal, popcorn, baking items, mac & cheese, skillet meals, and more, all items that will soon be making their way to families in the community. A spokesman for the St. Louis Food Bank said, “With
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