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Ozark Electric Cooperative members caught off guard by new demand fee
Since the start of April, members of the Ozark Electric Cooperative (OEC) saw a new charge on their monthly bills — a demand charge. This charge is based on the maximum drawn power averaged from a 15-minute block in a month, meaning the highest amount of power that a household uses within 15 minutes of the month is charged on top of the total kilowatts per hour rate that is traditionally charged. The OEC includes 27,000 meters...
Missouri’s Population Suddenly Forecast to Explode by 2040
If a new forecast is accurate, you can expect to see a lot more moving trucks crossing over into Missouri over the next 20 years or so as a population explosion is now being predicted. There are several takeaways from this new ranking by 24/7 Wall St over the states...
Federal money to analyze environmental impact of construction materials coming to Missouri
Using sustainable building materials can be difficult when the environmental impact of most construction products is unknown. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to address that issue with the help of university and business partners, including those in Missouri. Both the University of Missouri, and the construction material manufacturer Holcim...
Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches. The post Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Kehoe visits Downtown St. Joseph ahead of primaries
Jul. 25—The lieutenant governor made a return to St. Joseph with less than two weeks to go before the primary election, when a Republican candidate will be selected in the race for Missouri governor. Mike Kehoe's campaign bus arrived at Room 108 at 722 Felix St. on Thursday morning to speak with supporters and city officials during his gubernatorial campaign tour. Kehoe spoke with the crowd ...
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri’s main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek is touting the Chinese divestment as he seeks reelection in an Aug. 6 Republican primary against challengers who also are denouncing financial connections to China.
Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history
A February poll of Republican primary voters showed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the most recognizable name in the race for governor. That shouldn’t be surprising. Ashcroft has held statewide office for eight years, and his father John ran statewide seven times, winning five elections for state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator […]
The Major Event, The Contemporary New Madrid Earthquake Fear Lacks Real foundation
Social media videos have triggered panic about a possible massive earthquake in Missouri’s New Madrid Seismic Zone recently. These videos suggest that an enormous quake will divide the country, drown the Midwest, and cause intensive damage. How accurate are these unsettling forecasts? Let’s look at the facts. The...
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
(CNN) — New York’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stay out of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case, arguing the nation’s highest court should not grant a novel request by Missouri to pause his sentencing hearing and lift the gag order imposed on the former president in the case.
The Chateau Girardeau names new VP of Health Services/Nursing Home Administrator
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Chateau Girardeau named a new Vice President of Health Services/Nursing Home Administrator. Chelsie Reagan, PHR, SHRM-CP, LNHA, has been named Vice President of Health Services/Nursing Home Administrator of The Chateau Girardeau, effective immediately. Reagan has served as Interim Administrator since early June, having...
Case moves forward against man accused in shooting at Cape Central H.S. graduation
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The case against the man accused in the Cape Central High School graduation shooting is moving forward. Kris Owens, 20, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Thursday afternoon, July 25. Now, the case against Owens heads to circuit court where he’ll be arraigned...
Women’s Soccer Announces 2024 Home Schedule
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Women's Soccer has announced its home schedule for the 2024 season, the program announced on Thursday afternoon. The Redhawks will play nine home matches at Houck Stadium during the 2024 campaign, the program's 26 th season, beginning with four-straight home matches to start the year. The season will commence on Thursday, August 15, with a home match against Missouri-St. Louis at 6 p.m. Matches with Murray State (Aug. 18) and Southern Illinois (Aug. 22) continue the homestand which will wrap-up with a Sunday afternoon contest against Indiana State (Sept. 1) at 1 p.m. SEMO...
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