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Missouri sees danger of industrial food waste
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri recently signed legislation banning industrial food waste from Arkansas food processing plants. Waste from Arkansas can include offal, blood and grease, an estimated at 200,000 tons per year, being spread as fertilizer on pastures and farms in Missouri. The ban is related to concerns about runoff contaminating water.
Missouri Minute: Jeff City businesses concerned about road work; Coast Guard to open STL office
A fungal disease present in about one-fifth of Missouri counties this year raises questions for the state's corn harvest. The crop faces risks from tar spot, a disease capable of severely inhibiting both the quantity and quality of a harvest. But corn farmers in the state continue to learn from previous seasons and find workarounds to take full advantage of yield potential. In Jefferson City, business owners are concerned that the newly started road work restricting vehicles on U.S. 54 will impact traffic. Plus, as Major League Baseball marks the ceremonial midway point of its season with the All-Star Game, the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals both have seen sizable swings in attendance. Keep reading to catch up on all the day's Missouri business news.
Quincy Public Schools Foundation adds Knapheide, Bordewick, Finney to board
QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently welcomed three new trustees to its governing board. Erin Knapheide, Lucy Bordewick and Jason Finney were unanimously approved to join the board in a vote by other trustees during the foundation’s annual meeting. Their three-year terms began in July. Knapheide...
Culver-Stockton College launches online graduate certificate programs in management, healthcare management
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently launched its online graduate certificate programs in management and healthcare management designed to provide a blend of academic excellence, flexibility and relevance. These programs are tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their careers without disrupting their jobs or personal lives. The management certificate...
Salvation Army invites local jiu-jitsu practitioners to ‘Sweep Away Hunger’ tournament; early registration ends July 31
QUINCY — Martial arts enthusiasts and community supporters are gearing up for a day of competition and compassion at the Sweep Away Hunger Jiu-Jitsu Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26. Sponsored by the Salvation Army at the Kroc Center, this event invites jiu-jitsu practitioners to showcase their skills while supporting...
Ex-Philadelphia detective convicted of perjury in coerced murder confession case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former Philadelphia homicide detective accused of beating a murder suspect to obtain a confession and then lying about it in court has been convicted of obstruction and perjury charges. Prosecutors say they’ll seek a prison term for 53-year-old James Pitts when he’s sentenced Oct. 4. But the judge overseeing the case rejected their motion to jail Pitts until that time. Pitts, who maintains his innocence, declined comment after the verdict was handed down Tuesday. Pitts has been accused of aggressive physical interrogation tactics and coercing false confessions in numerous lawsuits and complaints, and in a handful of murder cases that collapsed at trial or shortly after.
Missouri airport among ‘least expensive to fly from’
BRANSON, Mo. (KSNF) — With the increasing cost of airfare, travelers often search for the best deals on air travel. For the nearly three million people flying between terminals, different airports offer different experiences — and costs. Recently, the team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed travel statistics on domestic...
Hikers in Missouri Stunned When Stealth Flies Over Their Trail
The truth is I think I was more stunned than they were. Some hikers making their way across Missouri captured video of a stealth bomber that flew directly over their trail. As I shared a couple days ago, two hikers are crossing America and they happen to be in the middle of Missouri right now. They are featured on the First Church of The Masochist Hikes YouTube channel. Just over 5 minutes into their most recent video share of their travels across Missouri, you'll see a very familiar aircraft to Missourians fly overhead.
Fundraising in Missouri governor’s race tops $21 million, with most going to Kehoe
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s campaign for governor has raised almost $13 million over the past two years and the two funds supporting him have lapped the field in the Republican primary. During the second quarter of the year, Kehoe raised $907,288 for his campaign and his joint fundraising committee, American Dream PAC, took in $3.6 […] The post Fundraising in Missouri governor’s race tops $21 million, with most going to Kehoe appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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