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Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Cape Girardeau boy found safe
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police officers say a missing Cape Girardeau boy was found safe and is home. Nine-year-old Jaden Welch of Cape Girardeau was last seen at his home in the 2800 block of Whitener Street around 12:45 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Welch and...
Tropics beat Squirrels for 3rd Place in Babe Ruth World Series
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Southeast Tropics beat the Charleston Fighting Squirrels 11-2 to claim third place in the Babe Ruth World Series Thursday at Capaha Park. This marked the final game for the Tropics and head coach Dustin Schwartz. Schwartz is stepping away to spend more time with...
Jazz trombonist to debut new album at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Jazz trombonist Felipe Brito will debut his new album at Scott Hall in Cape Girardeau. On Saturday, August 24, you can experience the music of São Paulo in an evening at Scout Hall. Brazilian trombonist, educator, composer, and arts administrator, Felipe Brito, debuts his new album, “Não Deixe para Amanhã” (“Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow”).
Recent dog dumping in Cape Girardeau overwhelms a Heartland animal shelter
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Dogs can be a man’s best friend. But it doesn’t always go both ways. Two Cape Girardeau animal facilities have been met with some unpleasant surprises that they were not prepared for. Two dogs, both in poor condition were dumped at Dana’s Pet...
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