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Death in Illinois, Sickness in Missouri from Deli Meat Listeria
An outbreak of listeria believed to be connected to deli meat has become even more serious as there is now 1 death in Illinois and also sicknesses in Missouri and other states. The CDC just issued this urgent bulletin alerting anyone who has purchased deli meat recently that there is...
Hallsville man seriously injured when his Mack truck overturns in Montgomery County
A Boone County man suffers serious injuries when the Mack truck he’s driving wrecks in Montgomery County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Gregory Rasmussen, 34, of Hallsville, was driving on I-70 early Monday morning through Jonesburg when he traveled off the side of the road, overturned, and struck the median cable.
MoDOT begins third repair project near Jefferson City's Missouri River Bridge
Traffic is about to become a little more restricted near Jefferson City’s Missouri River Bridge construction projects. Construction crews will begin pavement repairs on Highway 54 in Callaway County starting tonight. The work will require nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting. MoDOT says crews...
NECAC seeks school supply donations
PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation is seeking donations of school supplies and cash to purchase additional items for Pike County students. “As the school year approaches, we want to help teachers not have to worry about providing enough supplies,” said NECAC Pike County Service Coordinator Penny Dixon. “This will lift some of the burden put onto our educators when children need items throughout the year. We don’t want them to be forced to use their own money to buy supplies.”
Walsworth Hires Andy Billett as New Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing Walsworth’s current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri.
Four in custody after Fulton shooting
Four suspects are in custody after a deadly gunbattle Tuesday afternoon on Kathy Street in Fulton. Police say 19-year-old Jakien O. Braggs was ambushed in his car. He died after returning fire. 19-year old Quira Walton is charged with first-degree murder. 20-year-old Emmanuel Brown and 23-yar-old Taeon Logan are charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder. All are from Fulton and being held in the Callaway County jail. A fourth suspect is juvenile, who is also in custody.
Steelville archeologist uncovers ties between hometown and Trail of Tears
Sharon Benoit has a wealth of knowledge about her Cherokee ancestors, but there is a lot she still wants to know. On a hot day last July, Benoit went to Steelville, Missouri, to learn about one of her ancestors: a young girl who arrived as an orphan in Oklahoma via the Cherokee Trail of Tears route that crossed the Ozarks.
Ashland Pride festival spreads love and inclusivity
Spread throughout Ashland Park, the third annual Ashland Pride festival included vendors of all trades, performances from different groups, laughing attendees and waving flags, in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Community members from Ashland and its surrounding areas gathered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday to celebrate who they...
Mizzou Chancellor Choi says remote classes are here to stay, but won’t replace the physical classroom
The pandemic may be over, but remote classes are here to stay, according to Mizzou chancellor Mun Choi. He believes they don’t pose a threat to the in-person classroom experience. “You know, the thought that online education would be – will create the death of (the) in-person, residential higher...
Retired MSD CEO receives six-figure payout for unused sick, vacation days
The retired head of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has come under fire for a generous perk that allowed him to collect tens of thousands of dollars for unused sick time – and that’s not all.
New Jersey woman celebrates 269th time seeing Rolling Stones at Thunder Ridge concert
It wasn't Sandy Stern's first rodeo. Taking a seat in the 12th row back from the stage, she dropped her clear bag on the loose gravel, checked her watch, surrounded by several concert wristbands, and layered up a hotdog with her favorite toppings. This was, in all ways possible, her element. A New...
Bernie’s Redbird Review: Michael Siani’s Value To The Cardinals Continues To Grow.
We’ve come to admire Michael Siani’s defense in center field. In both defensive runs saved and outs above average, Siani is running in a virtual tie at the top of the center-field leaderboard with Washington rookie Jacob Young. Siani certainly will be in the discussion when the Gold Glove talk starts to bubble.
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