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MSU based archaeologists survey Jordan Creek area downtown
Almost 100 years ago the City of Springfield built a box culvert to channel Jordan Creek through downtown. For decades the city has been making plans to undo that work, mostly due to issues with flooding. But before they can finally break ground on what is known as the Renew Jordan Creek project this Fall, they need to know what’s buried underneath the creek’s former banks.
Arrow Acquires Eight Communities in Midwest, Southeast
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Arrow Senior Living, a St. Charles-based owner-operator, has acquired eight seniors housing communities across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas. Acquired in June, CedarStone Senior Living and PrairieStone Senior Living, both located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, were developed by Nelson Construction and Development. CedarStone consists of 120 apartments, including 88 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. PraireStone consists of 111 apartments, with 79 assisted living apartments and 32 apartments dedicated to memory care.
Play cafe for children of all abilities opens in Festus
Hudson’s Hangout, a safe play cafe, has opened at 110 S Second St. in Festus, in the space where the Modern Perspectives home decor store used to operate. Ashley Koseck, 39, of Festus co-owns Hudson’s Hangout with her husband, Jonathan Jones, 39. Koseck said the cafe is a...
Metro Boomin Delivers Hometown Show in St. Louis with Star-Studded Lineup
Metro Boomin, a renowned producer and artist in the music industry, recently put on a spectacular hometown show in St. Louis that left fans in awe. The star-studded lineup featured Future, 21 Savage, Nav, and Nelly & St. Lunatics, making it a night to remember for all in attendance. The concert, held at The Pageant, a venue with a capacity of 2,000 people, was an intimate and special event that showcased the talent and camaraderie among these artists.
Kansas City Chiefs Are Rumored to Have Made a Massive Decision on Future of Controversial Kicker Harrison Butker
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make history this season. If they are able to win Super Bowl LIX, they will become the first team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl three times in a row. Regardless of whether or not they are able to achieve this, there is no denying that they are already one of the most impressive dynasties in NFL history.
Boone, Cole clerks ready for strong August primary turnout
Boone and Cole counties are each preparing for more than a quarter of registered voters to cast ballots in the primary next month. The post Boone, Cole clerks ready for strong August primary turnout appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Produce recall due to possible Listeria contamination
INDIANA — The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution...
Watch Video of Jellyfish Sprites Over Missouri Monday Night
Well, this was quite unexpected. A night camera which was outside trying to capture the Northern Lights witnessed that and something else all together. It was a sudden burst of jellyfish sprites over Missouri. Dan Bush of Missouri Skies just shared this rarely seen phenomena on their Facebook page. Atlas...
University of Missouri bows to Republican pressure and eliminates campus DEI division
The University of Missouri will eliminate its division focused on diversity, social equity and inclusion on the Columbia campus, completing the dismantling of administrative structures put in place after protests in 2015 brought national attention to issues of racial equality. The move coincides with the departure of division Vice Chancellor Maurice Gipson. It is designed […]
New electric buses are on the road in Columbia with more on the way
The City of Columbia has three new electric city buses on routes this summer, with three more getting ready to hit the road. The post New electric buses are on the road in Columbia with more on the way appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
New coin honors George Washington Carver’s legacy
DIAMOND, Mo. — A famous Four States native son is the subject of a new honor, and it’s not the first time. Because we live in the Four States many of us know the story of southwest Missouri native George Washington Carver. But that may not be the...