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This Missouri Place Has the Harshest Garage Sale Laws in America
What's the harm in having a garage sale? For one Missouri place, plenty is the answer as this one city has some of the harshest garage sale laws in America. I will confess that I am not a fan of garage sales. The very few I've hosted in my life in Missouri there were people knocking on my garage door at 5:50am wondering why I hadn't opened for business yet. Shudder. I'm not judging. It's a way to save money and get stuff you need for your family. I get it. I'm just not a fan of the experience.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern is a server and bartender at a brewery in downtown Boston. McGovern also works for One Fair Wage, the organization backing a November referendum that would gradually increase the wage of tipped employees until it meets the state minimum wage in 2029. Courtesy of Grace McGovern. Grace McGovern,...
99.1 Joy FM offers free prayer service for those in need
DES PERES, Mo. – A large group of volunteer pastors and counselors at 99.1 Joy FM are offering prayers for anyone struggling. 99.1 Joy FM is hosting a ‘Help & Hope’ event to bring prayers to people through the phone for anyone struggling with anything in their lives. From 6-10 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, callers […]
Evergy is hoping its regulators OK higher electric bills for its Missouri West customers
Evergy confused and angered its Missouri customers in 2023 when it rolled out time-of-use rates that meant prices would run highest when people use the most electricity. Missourians, especially those on fixed incomes, complained of high costs and having to choose between things like groceries and their medications or powering their homes during peak hours. […] The post Evergy is hoping its regulators OK higher electric bills for its Missouri West customers appeared first on The Beacon.
Local educator among Missouri’s top 16 for “Teacher of the Year”
NEOSHO, Mo. — A local teacher is among the best of the best in the state. “It was pretty evident from the beginning that she was born to be a teacher,” said Lisa Baldwin, Neosho math teacher. Fellow teacher Lisa Baldwin is a big fan of Alison Corl—so...
Missouri’s New Marijuana Packaging Rules Set to Take Effect September 1
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Missouri’s cannabis industry is racing against the clock to comply with the state’s new plain packaging requirements, set to go into effect on September 1. This mandate comes over a year after the rule was first introduced, reflecting a broader movement towards plain packaging that has long been advocated in the tobacco industry to reduce … Continue reading The post Missouri’s New Marijuana Packaging Rules Set to Take Effect September 1 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Tuesday’s Heat Index Map for Missouri & Illinois is Terrifying
If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...
Missouri abortion-rights amendment faces last-minute legal challenges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Both sides of the debate over whether to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri’s constitution have filed last-minute legal challenges hoping to influence how, and if, the proposal goes before voters. Missouri banned almost all abortions immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v....
When Will The Soaring Temps Break In West Central Missouri?
As I write this, the heat index in Sedalia during the three-o'clock hour is 106 degrees. In Warrensburg, it's 108 degrees. In Boonville, it's 110 degrees. So when will the extreme heat give us a break in West Central Missouri?. The National Weather Service has some of our area, including...
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