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This Regal Butterfly Now Under ‘Urgent Threat’ in Missouri
It's easy to take nature for granted. I grew up in Missouri and butterflies were never a rare sight. There's a new urgent measure being enacted by wildlife officials now as they say a species of regal butterflies are approaching danger in Missouri specifically. I saw this issue brought up...
Missouri’s Crystal Mansion Isn’t Abandoned – Time Capsule Inside
The urban legends claimed this crystal mansion next to Table Rock Lake in Missouri was abandoned and it was left with just a baby grand piano inside. There are new photos and a video that prove the piano is still there, but it's definitely not abandoned. This exotic Missouri building...
Big Lots Closing 300 Stores Including 6 in Missouri
It's not completely unexpected, but still sad that Big Lots announced today that they're closing more than 300 stores and I've confirmed that includes a half dozen locations in Missouri. The news broke today thanks to a filing by Big Lots with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through the Big...
Get tips on where to camp at Sept. 11 MDC virtual program
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out the camping gear and plan a weekend get-away. People wanting to learn more about where to camp should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? Camp.” This free virtual program will be Sept. 11 from noon-12:30 p.m. The program is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. It is part of the Shoal Creek staff’s “Where Can I?” series of programs, which will be held the second Wednesday of each month. The Sept. 11 program is open to all ages. People can register at:
MU, MDC offer free testing for oak diseases
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), will offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases in 2024. In a press release, Peng Tian, director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic on the MU campus, said,...
MDC reminds boaters, anglers not to interfere with delicate buoy
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – You may have noticed a yellow boat-shaped buoy with reflective tape, lights, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) emblem near the mouth of the Headwater Diversion Channel south of Cape Girardeau – but please don’t touch!. “This buoy, which is one...
Dolly Parton to visit Missouri for statewide Imagination Library celebration event
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is hosting an event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team at 11 am, Tuesday, August 27 in Kansas City. The event will celebrate the success so far of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Missouri and encourage more Missouri families to enroll.
Missouri governor fills judicial vacancies in 21st and 22nd circuits
Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of two new judges to serve in the 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuits. The Honorable Lorne J. Baker, from University City, has been appointed as a Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. Judge Baker is currently serving as an associate circuit judge within the same circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Joseph L. Walsh III.
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
Missouri prisoners wait 1 year on average for court-ordered mental health treatment
The number of people languishing in Missouri jails in need of court-ordered mental health treatment currently stands at 344 — and the wait time for a hospital bed averages one year. That’s up from 254 people this time last year, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health data provided to The Independent. A spokeswoman for the department said that because the agency’s inpatient beds are at capacity, the number of people waiting in jails for treatment will continue...
Marion County Man Facing Charges in Accidental Fatal Shooting
A Marion County Man is now facing charges after the fatal shooting of his sister last year. According to a recap of the incident posted by KTLO, the shooting occurred in October when 24-year-old Zerahriah Harris of Oakland fatally shot his sister, 27-year-old Haisley Mack. Harris told authorities at the time of the shooting that he was intoxicated and several people in the residence were playing around and scaring each other with firearms when he pulled the trigger on his sister who's momentum carried her into the firearm as the fatal shot was fired. The report also indicates that Mack's 3-year-old child was nearby when the incident occurred.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
Travis Kelce’s luxury $1m car collection revealed as NFL icon looks to double size with new Ferraris worth $400,000
TAYLOR Swift is known for her love of Getaway Cars. And her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce has plenty to choose from thanks to his epic $1.4 million car collection. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end currently has nine cars in his garage, ranging from vintage models to ultra-modern supercars. They include a Chevrolet Chevelle, […]
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