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New initiative aims for Missouri resident arts advocacy
A new Missouri initiative aims to "educate, inspire, and galvanize" residents to urge greater arts support by elected leaders. Missouri Citizens for the Arts launched its pilot program Organizing for the Arts this week and is supported by 4A Arts, American Alliance of Artists and Audiences, with the purpose of "turning Missouri arts consumers into arts advocates." ...
Discover nature during the last days of summer with MDC and Agents of Discovery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Soak up the last days of summer with help from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Agents of Discovery! To help kids and adults get outside, MDC is partnering with Agents of Discovery mobile gaming app for its late-summer Missions. Discover nature during the...
Serving the Ozarks: CASA of SWMO
This week, we are highlighting a non-profit providing a support system and a safe space for children in foster care. The “casa” in CASA of Southwest Missouri stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates…. CASA’s are volunteers assigned to more than half of the 1,300 kids in foster at...
Poll: Missouri voters support restricting cellphones in school, split on 4-day weeks
Support is high in Missouri for prohibiting high school students from accessing their cellphones during school — especially when class is in session, according to a poll released Thursday. Saint Louis University and YouGov surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters from Aug. 8-16 on a range of topics. The margin of error overall was 3.79%. ...
Stressed out by FAFSA? Here are tips from a Missouri financial aid expert
An overhaul of the federal form that serves as a gateway for most financial aid on college campuses created significant headaches for families last year. The headaches aren't over — a two-month delay to access the 2025-26 form has already been announced — but an expert from the Missouri College and Career Attainment Network, or MOCAN, said there is reason for optimism. ...
Yes, deer collisions can cause car fires. Here's how
SPANISH LAKE, Mo. — A car's collision with a deer late Wednesday night quickly intensified when flames erupted from it, forcing firefighter intervention. Spanish Lake Fire Community Outreach confirmed their department's firefighters responded to the scene in a Facebook post. The crash happened at around 10:37 p.m. on Columbia Bottom Road. "Be aware and be careful," the post said.
Public Service Commission reviews Liberty Utilities' rate proposal amid resident concerns
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Liberty Utilities is proposing a rate increase in the State of Missouri. The company put in a request to the Missouri Public Service Commission to ask for an estimated $15 or 20.6% a month for northeast Missouri residents. Liberty Midstate's Gas President Mike Beatty told KTVO...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, General Motors announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Ark., will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly...
Chesterfield Mall's permanently closing Saturday, demolition and redevelopment to follow
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.—It’s an end of an era for the Chesterfield Mall. After nearly 50 years, the doors will close Aug. 31 as plans move forward to tear the building down for a 117-acre development called Downtown Chesterfield. There’s been an uptick in activity inside recently, but it isn’t...
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