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Byrnes Mill annexes about .95-acre lot
The city of Byrnes Mill just got a little bigger. The Byrnes Mill Board of Alderpersons voted 4-0 June 26 to annex an approximately .95-acre vacant lot at 27 Walters Place into the city limits. Ward 1 Alderman Bob Prado and Ward 2 Alderwoman Cindy Davies were absent from the meeting.
Eureka man accused of beating 4-year-old faces preliminary abuse charges
A 4-year-old child is in the pediatric intensive care unit at a Peoria hospital after being beaten, allegedly by a man tasked with their care. Eureka police say Logan Lowery was arrested Friday in connection with the case after police and DCFS followed up on a child abuse report. Lowery...
Missouri Fraternal Order of Police criticizes campaign ad
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police is criticizing a candidate in the race for Attorney General. The police organization is upset about an ad linked to Republican Will Scharf’s campaign. They claim the commercial politicizes the 2023 murder of Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith. The organization believes the ad jeopardizes […]
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition awards announced
The winners of the 2024 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition have been announced, with Stone Hill Winery’s 2022 Cross J Norton taking home the top prize. The contest was held in Columbia on July 10-11, and 239 wines were entered in this year’s competition, according to organizers. Eight judges from across the U.S. spent two days blind testing the submissions and awarded 35 gold, 124 silver and 56 bronze medals.
Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri's attorney general to keep her behind bars.Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in Chillicothe, hours after a judge threatened to hold the attorney general's office in contempt if they continued to fight against her release. She reunited with her family at a nearby park, where she hugged her sister, daughter and granddaughter. "You were just a baby when your mom sent me a picture of you," she said. "You looked just like your...
Arnold begins work to improve St. John’s Church Road
The city of Arnold has taken the first step to solve a flooding issue on St. John’s Church Road. City Council members voted 6-0 on July 11 to pay up to $195,000 to Great River Engineering of Springfield to provide engineering services for the project. Ward 2 Councilman Brian McArthur and Ward 4 Councilman Butch Cooley were not at the meeting.
Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft's systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and The post Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri Man Selling Stealth Bomber on Facebook Marketplace?
If you've ever daydreamed about having your very own stealth bomber, I have a deal for you. A Missouri man has one listed on Facebook Marketplace at a bargain price. I was hanging out on the Missouri sub-Reddit when this posting caught my eye for obvious reasons. It's a listing from Bland, Missouri.
These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’
This year’s Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Women of the Year roster has a distinctly Kansas City flavor. Three of the four honorees at Wednesday’s luncheon event at CPKC Stadium are Kansas City women who lead within their industries and community. The list of awards and recipients includes: Civic Leader of the Year — Dr. DeAngela The post These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’ appeared first on Startland News.
Eureka to select contractor for Allenton Bridge replacement
The city of Eureka has all the necessary approvals from state and federal officials and railroad companies needed to continue to the construction phase of the Allenton Bridge replacement project. The city will accept bid applications from contractors until Tuesday, July 30, with the Board of Aldermen planning to announce...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
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