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Missouri sees 15% drop in predicted overdose deaths amid naloxone distribution increase
COLUMBIA - — According to a new report from the CDC,the number of overdose deaths expected to occur in Missouri this year is down 15% from last year. Heather Harlan is a Community Health Educator at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services. She believes a...
Accused Missouri ATM Thieves indicted by a Federal Grand Jury
A third Texas man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for his role in bank burglary and bank theft conspiracies following thefts from two automated teller machines (ATMs) at Ozark, Mo., and Springfield, Mo., banks. 27 year old Nigel Dwane Luchin, and 21 year old Leo Smith, of...
Why this Missouri founder’s auto tech startup accelerated even as the ‘world was ending’
Editor’s note: The following story was produced through a paid partnership with MOSourceLink, which boasts a mission to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed by providing free, easy access to the help they need — when they need it. SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — With two decades of experience in The post Why this Missouri founder’s auto tech startup accelerated even as the ‘world was ending’ appeared first on Startland News.
1 Missouri Place Just Tied a 143-Year-Old Heat Record Tuesday
It's not exactly breaking news that all of Missouri was hot on Tuesday, August 27. However, there was one place in the state that is now confirmed to have tied a 143-year-old high temperature record. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri shared several facts today. First is the...
Man seriously injured in motorcycle vs semi crash in Scott County
MORLEY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Morley man is seriously injured following a crash involving a motorcycle and a semi that occurred in Scott County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Both vehicles were southbound on US Highway 61 at Park Road, one and a half miles north of Morley.
TennCare‘s free diaper program not available in multiple Midstate counties
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A state-funded program that provides free diapers to parents has yet to reach certain counties. TennCare launched a new program this month that provides free diapers to parents in need. TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of two can get up to 100 diapers per month at participating pharmacies across Tennessee.
Washington baker wins 88 culinary awards at Illinois State Fair
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - In Dianna Wara’s home in Washington, she’s making food that proves she’s among the best bakers in the state. The 61-year-old has competed in culinary competitions at the Illinois State Fair for more than 20 years, but 2024 was her most successful year.
Illinois utility watchdog: Bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers
(The Center Square) – A utility watchdog group is warning Illinoisans to be wary of alternative electricity suppliers. This comes after a Citizens Utility Board review of state reports shows that ComEd and Ameren Illinois customers with alternative suppliers have lost a combined total of about $297 million over the last year and $1.8 billion since 2015. While ComEd and Ameren deliver electricity to their customers over the power lines...
Springfield business owner indicted for illegal firearms
A Springfield, Mo., business owner was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing eight firearms and for lying about his criminal record when he purchased two of those firearms. Marco Lorimer Denis, 49, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield. The...
Hazelwood School District changes name of Jana Elementary, says building will be used for storage
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Years after Jana Elementary School was closed due to conflicting reports that radioactive contamination made its way onto school property, the Hazelwood School District has changed the building's name and primary use. In a closed-door meeting earlier this month, the Hazelwood School Board voted...
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