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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...
Expansion of potential senior property tax relief signed into law
Possible property tax relief for Missouri senior citizens has been broadened. State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville succeeded last year in passing Senate Bill 190 giving counties the option to freeze the property tax assessments of senior citizens. Luetkemeyer updated it this year and it has been signed into law.
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.
Agri-business tour visits alpacas, Semo Port, Alan Wire, food bank
Two Jackson R-2 school buses left the University of Missouri Extension Offices parking lot at 9 a.m. sharp on July 3 for the 44th Annual Jackson Area of Commerce Agri-Business Tour. The first stop at Cape County Alpacas informed tourists of how George and Ellen Kirchdoerfer’s farm began the business...
Missouri Farm Bureau hosts local meet the candidates event
The Cape Girardeau County Missouri Farm Bureau's meet the candidate event was held on July 10 at the Jackson Civic Center. Photo by Jay Forness. The Cape Girardeau County Missouri Farm Bureau hosted a meet the candidate night on Wednesday, July 10, at the Jackson Civic Center for local candidates running for county office during the Aug. 6 primary election.
New grant funds Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Mo. Summer Camp activities
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Missouri leaders believe this grant will offer kids new experiences and unique opportunities before the school year begins. “It was a God-given thing. It was a blessing to have. It’s going to help us with all these kids here,”...
Jackson School District to host Bus Driver University
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - As the new school year quickly approaches, one Heartland school district is working to make sure they have crucial positions filled. For Jackson schools, it’s another year of dealing with a bus driver shortage. The district will host Bus Driver University. The event will give people the chance to get behind the wheel and try their hand at driving a school bus.
McClure man arrested in Cape Girardeau after police chase
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A McClure man faces charges after police say he led them on a police chase. Jason Michael Jungers is charged with resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing – creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person. A Cape Girardeau police officer was patrolling...
Florissant man gets 14 years for fentanyl trafficking in Missouri
Sheron L. Loggins, nicknamed "Bane," has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for supplying fentanyl to a drug trafficking organization in southwest Missouri, after he admitted to providing over 34 kilograms of fentanyl to a co-defendant.
SEMO enhances support for nursing mothers with renovated lactation rooms
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University is enhancing its support for nursing mothers with newly upgraded lactation rooms across campus. According to a release, SEMO has newly upgraded lactation rooms across campus, providing convenient access for nursing mothers, and ensuring students, faculty, and staff can balance their academic commitments with their needs for comfort and privacy.
Lung cancer innovative treatment reaches milestone at Saint Francis Medical Center
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The 100th procedure with the Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic-assisted system for advanced lung care was conducted at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. According to a release from Saint Francis, the Intuitive Ion endoluminal system is designed to address a challenging aspect of...
Underclassmen That Notre Dame Football Will Heavily Be Depending On Offensively For The 2024 Season
Heading into the 2024 season, the Notre Dame offense is expected to take a massive step forward. They will be depending on several young offensive players to take them to the next level.
Vehicle hit by gunfire in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A shooting investigation is underway in Cape Girardeau. The ShotSpotter system alerted officers at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 that gunfire was detected on 100 block of South Henderson Street. According to Cape Girardeau Police, officers found evidence of shots being fired and damage...
Jackson R-2 School Board approves purchase of weapon detection systems
The Jackson R-2 School Board approved the purchase of two sets of OpenGate Weapon Detection Systems during its regular meeting on July 11. The district plans to use the systems for public events held on district property. Submitted photo. The Jackson R-2 School Board approved the purchase of two sets...
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