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Mo Lottery: More than $86.3 Million in prizes won in November

JEFFERSON CITY — During the month of November, Missouri Lottery players won more than $6.1 million in prizes of $1,000 or more. Missouri Lottery players won more than $86.3 million in total prizes in November – this includes winning Draw Games tickets sold and winning Scratchers tickets claimed during the month. A player who purchased […]

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DNC issues statement on deadly tornadoes in Central U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday night, tornadoes devastated the Central United States. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement in response: “I’m truly heartbroken to hear of the tragic losses in Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee last night. We are with you, and send our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. While

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Driver examination stations will be closed statewide on December holidays

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, December 24, 2021, in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 27, 2021. Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day.

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Gov Parson, Cong. Smith and others view Pemiscot County tornado damage

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson were joined by Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith and Senator Jason Bean Saturday in Pemiscot County to assess storm and tornado damage in the region and talk with impacted Missourians. The Office of the Governor, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, Missouri Department of

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Red Cross responds to devastating tornadoes in Missouri, Arkansas

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is coordinating with local and state emergency management to assist communities hit by devastating tornadoes overnight in Missouri and Arkansas.   “Our hearts go out to the individuals and communities impacted across Missouri and Arkansas,” said Chris Harmon, Regional Disaster Officer. “We have been

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Six die when tornado hits Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — In Illinois, six persons were reported killed in the collapse of an Amazon distribution center in Edwardsville. The Edwardsville Fire Chief said during a news conference Saturday, the tornado struck about 8:35 p.m. He said 45 persons made it out of building relatively unharmed and one was seriously injured and was airlifted

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State is assisting Missouri communities affected by deadly tornadoes and severe storms

JEFFERSON CITY – The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated and state agencies continue to assist Missouri communities affected by a series of strong tornadoes and severe storms that swept through the state Friday night, December 10. The storms killed at least two people and destroyed or did major damage to hundreds of homes and buildings,

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