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These 3 Democrats are running for Missouri Secretary of State in August primary
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri's current Secretary of State is Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor. The secretary of...
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.
DC invites teachers to Discover Nature Schools Nature Unbound workshop July 18
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites teachers to attend a Discover Nature Schools (DNS) teacher workshop for “Nature Unbound,” the DNS high school level instructional unit. This program provides grant funding for high schools to help cover science equipment and field trips. The workshop will be held...
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
Five hundred years between major earthquakes puts a lot of time before the next big one. But many experts say the region is still largely unprepared for even moderate shaking. Many parts of Alaska—which experiences large quakes more frequently—put in strict building codes after an earthquake devastated the state in 1964. Those building codes are thought to be why Anchorage survived a 7.0 earthquake in 2018 with only minimal damage and no deaths.
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.
Tisha Holden selected as July 2024 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 16, 2024 - Tisha Holden, a division information officer with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Communications, has been selected as the department’s Team Member of the Month for July 2024. She was selected for her service to the department and her willingness to assist Missouri State Parks beyond the scope of her job duties.
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.
One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
July 16: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. It will be HOT again today with Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect across Region 8. Highs will be in the mid-90s, and heat index values will be around 110°. With...
Audio Slideshow: Women aviators come together at Air Race Classic
The 'Bronco Baddies' - a team of three collegiate pilots from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI - quickly refuels during their stop in Moberly. The team landed and had to quickly calculate whether they could make it to their next stop in Nebraska before sundown - a feat they decided to take on.
Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of murdering a Hallsville man in Morgan County in June appeared in court on Tuesday morning for an arraignment. Chad Armstrong, 50, of Stover, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond. Armstrong was The post Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Pastor’s Desk: The need for mind renewal
So many good people are trapped by their thoughts. We have people all around us in life – and many times you’ll never see it, because they hide it so well – who are prisoners to their minds. They are wrapped up in worry, doubt, anxiety, fear, depression, and they can’t see any way out. Folks, I’m here to tell you with certainty that God wants better for your life.
Northeast Missouri woman charged after multi-county police chase ends in Macon
MACON, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman is facing charges following a chase through multiple counties. When Randolph County sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle Friday morning, the driver fled. The chase began on U.S. Highway 63, near Cairo, and went north into Macon County. Stop sticks were...
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