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NITRO CHAOS TO FEATURE STREET OUTLAWS STARS AT MO-KAN DRAGWAY
Nitro Chaos, the spinoff series from Funny Car Chaos, has been a staple in the nitro entertainment community. Still, this weekend's Mo-Kan Dragway event has opened its stage to another prominent entertainment drag racing venue - The Street Outlaws. Mo-Kan Dragsway, the 62-year-old drag strip in Asbury, Mo., will open...
Coroner election approaches for Southwest Missouri counties
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI - As the election for county coroner approaches, residents in Jasper, McDonald, Vernon, and Newton counties are learning more about the demanding nature of the role. Interim Jasper County Coroner James Harrison emphasizes that the position involves far more than simply transferring bodies.
Millions remain unspent in federal funds for homeless students — and time is running out
Three years after federal aid was earmarked to ensure homeless students get an education, millions of dollars remain unspent in the Midwest and around the country. In September, what’s left of the one-time funding will be returned to the U.S. Treasury.
Severe setup possible leading into Tuesday afternoon and evening
Storms are currently training across southern Illinois, with flash flooding ongoing from Saint Louis down toward Mount Vernon. With additional rounds of storms likely through tonight, flash flooding is likely to develop. The current areas under a Flood Watch through Wednesday morning are in green below. This is mainly for...
Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation
Calls to Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have increased significantly from its first to second year, according to data provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The post Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
How Missouri is getting more people to the dentist — for more than a pretty smile
Missouri Medicaid began covering teeth cleanings, and almost no other routine dental work, for adults a few years ago. But the bill for the dentist actually peering in your mouth to check teeth and gums went to the patient.
Last Day of Heat, Storms/Cooler Weather Coming
One more day of heat is in the forecast with Heat Advisories once again in effect for the Lakes Region with Heat Index readings up to 110 possible in some areas. A cold front is approaching the area that will bring a marginal chance of severe thunderstorms tonight with some areas potentially getting heavy rain. A Flood Watch has been issued for most of the Missouri Lakes Region including the Branson area for tonight into Wednesday morning.
Missouri governor hopeful Ashcroft knocked off balance by complaint about use of ‘engineer’
The first words of Jay Ashcroft’s opening message for visitors to his gubernatorial campaign website jump out in bold: “I am an engineer.” Ashcroft earned a law degree from St. Louis University and bachelor and master’s degrees in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Missouri secretary of state is licensed as […] The post Missouri governor hopeful Ashcroft knocked off balance by complaint about use of ‘engineer’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Missouri’s August ballot issues explained
Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. But despite opposition from Kansas City leaders and activists, there’s no formal campaign against the ballot initiative, which was previously passed by Missouri voters but later tossed […] The post KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Missouri’s August ballot issues explained appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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