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MoDOT seeking public input on plans to improve I-44
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is looking to move forward with major upgrades to Interstate 44. The agency is seeking the public’s input on its plans to upgrade more than 250 miles of highway running across the state. MoDOT has five meetings planned in towns along I-44, including in Springfield. […]
Chiefs Reveal Surprise Leader in Left Tackle Training Camp Battle
Today isn't as significant as something like the preseason opener (not to mention the regular season opener). But it's still a major day for the Kansas City Chiefs: the first full-pad practice at training camp. The team is starting to practice in more realistic full-speed scenarios, which gives us a...
Tracking isolated afternoon storms and increased rain chances Saturday
TONIGHT: Overnight rain chances diminish after sunset with partly cloudy skies. Lows cool to the upper 60s near 70 degrees. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes scattered shower and storm chances throughout the day as highs rise into the lower 80s. Moderate downpours and lighting continue to remain the main threats. EXTENDED: Storm...
Nodaway County Care Center resident, Dorothy Thurnau turning 100
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) Activity time at the Nodaway County Care Center (NCCC) was a little more celebratory as staff, residents, and family celebrated Dorothy Thurnau, who is turning 100-years-old on July 31. Thurnau, a longtime Northwest Missouri resident, celebrated her birthday with friends and family members in the social room at...
Two Missouri women arrested for inappropriate conduct with jail inmate
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of Shonda M. Martin, 36, of Bunker, Missouri, and Brandi N. McClanahan, 43, of Ellington, Missouri. The two women were arrested on July 25, 2024, on one count each of sexual conduct in the course of public duty.
How area hospitals and doulas are addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis
Earlier this year, Missouri hosted the state’s first Black Maternal Health Summit in Columbia. The summit’s keynote speaker, Commonsense Childbirth founder Jennie Joseph, was one of Time’s “Women of the Year” in 2022 for her tireless efforts to address the Black maternal mortality crisis—a particularly pressing issue.
Mizzou’s Matthias Young develops a technique to detect nutrients in soil faster and more affordably
Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients — nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers — are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when they end up in waterways. University of...
Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia's Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday. The post Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon. The post Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Have thoughts on downtown McKinney Building? Task force to hold another public meeting
The mayor’s task force on the historic McKinney Building still is taking public input and plan another public input meeting this weekend. The more than 100-year-old building at 411 E. Broadway has connections to the Jazz Age and public comments will help the task force determine its uses. A survey remains available...
Missouri Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shoots Family Dog During Robbery Investigation
A family is grieving the loss of their emotional support dog, Nala, a two-year-old Chocolate Labrador after a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed her on Sunday. RELATED STORIES: Sonya Massey Updates: Son Says Officials Refused To Tell Him Who Shot Her + Deputy Arrested Held 6 Police Jobs Despite Being Discharged From Army For ‘Serious ... Read more The post Missouri Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shoots Family Dog During Robbery Investigation appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Kansas City hiring maintenance workers at job fair on Aug. 17
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stadium North Maintenance Facility, 9101 E. 40th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. At this event, MoDOT KC will be hiring for maintenance workers. You can complete your application ahead of time at modot.org/careers. If you are unable to attend...
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