Regional News

WGU issues call for K-12 teachers to nominate classroom projects by April 14 for possible grant funding

ST. LOUIS – WGU Missouri has announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative, issuing a call for K-12 teachers across the state to nominate their proposed classroom projects for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding.   The fully online, nonprofit university is pledging up to $100,000 in grant money across four […]

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Missouri Botanical Garden hosts works of world-renowned artist

ST. LOUIS — The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms in 18 dramatic installations throughout the Garden’s grounds, Chihuly in the Garden 2023 presents these artworks on a grand scale. The Garden

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The Green Bear Project hosts second annual A Day in the Park with Green Bear to bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month

JACKSON – The Green Bear Project is hosting its second annual A Day in the Park with Green Bear event to promote awareness of its abuse prevention programs and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   The Green Bear Project was founded in 2001 with a mission to educate the community about child abuse. Over the

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri celebrates National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

LOUIS – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri invites customers across the region to celebrate the annual National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place March 3-5. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend marks a time when America’s beloved cookies are widely available across the US and reminds customers that each purchase supports their local Girl Scouts.  

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Grant funding awarded for Project Prom, Graduation Lock-In events

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is awarding grant funding for project prom and graduation events at 33 schools across the district. None of the grants were awarded to schools in Perry or Ste. Genevieve County. The selected schools received $200 for student lock-in events. Funding assists with event expenses such as location

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SEMO Food Bank to host ribbon cutting and open house at Cape County location

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is pleased to announce it will host a ribbon cutting and open house at its location in Cape Girardeau County.   “This expansion is an important step for the food bank, and we’re excited to finally be able to welcome people to the space,” said Joey Keys, the

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Learn 2 Climb planned for Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park again this year

JEFFERSON CITY – Want to see Missouri’s beautiful state parks from a new perspective? Join the Learn2 Climb program and learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing, including safety and techniques, from a certified instructor. Then you can try it out on real rock. This beginner-level course will allow you to enjoy nature from new heights!

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MDC Cape Nature Center to host 18th annual Native Plant Seminar in March

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging those interested in “going native” for spring landscaping to attend upcoming events focused on the importance of utilizing native plants March 14 – 18 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. “Our native plant seminar is highly anticipated,” said Laci Prucinsky, manager of the Cape Nature

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