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Evergy is hoping its regulators OK higher electric bills for its Missouri customers
Evergy confused and angered its Missouri customers in 2023 when it rolled out time-of-use rates that meant prices would run highest when people use the most electricity. Missourians, especially those on fixed incomes, complained of high costs and having to choose between things like groceries and their medications or powering their homes during peak hours. […]
Hurricane Debby leads to blood emergency across the country
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, that since Hurricane Debby made landfall at the beginning of the month, many blood drives were cancelled and have lead to a shortage in the blood supply across the country. According to the Red Cross, "In Missouri,...
Stained glass window at Missouri Capitol being restored
A large, century-old stained-glass window removed from the Missouri Capitol Rotunda nearly two years ago is being restored and should be back in place soon. Andrew Friedmeyer, Project Manager for the Missouri Capitol Complex, said planning for the restoration began five years ago when pieces of stained glass fell to the floor.
How to make your voice heard on the proposed 2025 Evergy West rate hikes
Evergy Missouri West is proposing a 13.99% increase in its rates starting in January, amounting to over $104 million for the utility provider. While the rate increase will need to be approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission, the state’s utility regulator, the public can let the commission know how it feels about the rate […] The post How to make your voice heard on the proposed 2025 Evergy West rate hikes appeared first on The Beacon.
Heat dome builds in central US, forcing some schools to close
Over 56 million Americans are being urged to be cautious on Monday as high temperatures and extreme heat builds in the Central U.S. Millions of residents along the Mississippi River, from the Twin Cities to northeast Missouri, are under an excessive heat warning. The high temperature in Minneapolis is expected to reach the low 90s on Monday, but due to high humidity, the head index could top 105.
Deadline for Missouri’s new marijuana plain packaging is Sept. 1
Marijuana companies face a hard deadline to meet Missouri’s new plain packaging requirements on Sept. 1 — more than a year after the rule was initially put in place. For decades, there’s been a global movement urging “plain packaging” on tobacco products — or packaging with limited colors and frills — after numerous studies found […]
Southern Missouri American Red Cross hosting disaster volunteer training
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Southern Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting disaster training for volunteers interested in helping families following natural disasters. Stacy Burks, Executive Director for the Southern Missouri Chapter says that this training teaches people how to respond to different things. “We’re going to...
Family identifies customer killed when SUV crashed into Florissant restaurant
FLORISSANT, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person was killed when an SUV crashed into a restaurant in Florissant Monday afternoon. Just before noon, the vehicle crashed into the Rice House in the 8400 block of N. Lindbergh. A 52-year-old man who was inside the restaurant was taken to the hospital with injuries and was later pronounced dead as a result of the crash. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the crash.
'TJ Strong': Family designs shirts for Ferguson Police Officer Travis Brown, profits go to his children
ST. LOUIS — Hot off the press. A St. Louis embroidery company is making hundreds of shirts for Ferguson Police Officer Travis Brown this week. Brown remains in a coma after a protester violently shoved him to the ground more than two weeks ago. On Aug. 23, his family...
Missouri opens nation’s first nature school to ‘share the wonders of nature’
“Let the love of nature be discovered here and thrive here on these grounds. May this love for the outdoors change the world for the better,” said former Missouri Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley. She made those comments Friday during a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the first-of-its-kind nature school in America.
This Regal Butterfly Now Under ‘Urgent Threat’ in Missouri
It's easy to take nature for granted. I grew up in Missouri and butterflies were never a rare sight. There's a new urgent measure being enacted by wildlife officials now as they say a species of regal butterflies are approaching danger in Missouri specifically. I saw this issue brought up...
Big Lots Closing 300 Stores Including 6 in Missouri
It's not completely unexpected, but still sad that Big Lots announced today that they're closing more than 300 stores and I've confirmed that includes a half dozen locations in Missouri. The news broke today thanks to a filing by Big Lots with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through the Big...
Get tips on where to camp at Sept. 11 MDC virtual program
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out the camping gear and plan a weekend get-away. People wanting to learn more about where to camp should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? Camp.” This free virtual program will be Sept. 11 from noon-12:30 p.m. The program is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. It is part of the Shoal Creek staff’s “Where Can I?” series of programs, which will be held the second Wednesday of each month. The Sept. 11 program is open to all ages. People can register at:
MDC reminds boaters, anglers not to interfere with delicate buoy
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – You may have noticed a yellow boat-shaped buoy with reflective tape, lights, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) emblem near the mouth of the Headwater Diversion Channel south of Cape Girardeau – but please don’t touch!. “This buoy, which is one...
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