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Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation
Calls to Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have increased significantly from its first to second year, according to data provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The post Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Bi-State affected by floodwaters
ST. LOUIS — Heavy rain and storms continued in the St. Louis area. MoDOT is closing the inside lanes of Interstate 270 in both directions at North Florissant Road, and those lanes will remain closed until Wednesday due to heavy flooding. Interstate 64 is closed in both directions in...
Millions remain unspent in federal funds for homeless students — and time is running out
Three years after federal aid was earmarked to ensure homeless students get an education, millions of dollars remain unspent in the Midwest and around the country. In September, what’s left of the one-time funding will be returned to the U.S. Treasury.
Hundreds still without power in Mid-Missouri after storms Tuesday morning
More than 4,000 customers are without power Tuesday morning in Chariton, Howard and Randolph Counties after storms rolled through. The post Hundreds still without power in Mid-Missouri after storms Tuesday morning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Severe setup possible leading into Tuesday afternoon and evening
Storms are currently training across southern Illinois, with flash flooding ongoing from Saint Louis down toward Mount Vernon. With additional rounds of storms likely through tonight, flash flooding is likely to develop. The current areas under a Flood Watch through Wednesday morning are in green below. This is mainly for...
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.
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.
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...
Free pickleball courts in Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pickleball’s popularity is exploding across the country, and with the summer heat, many people could be looking for courts near them. There are several places throughout the metro, like Chicken N Pickle and SERV, that cost between $20 and $40 to reserve a court. But many places offer free courts in […]
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.
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