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Missouri Electric Co-Op Youth Program means education and fun
Timothy Norris, Licking; Hayden Riggs, Houston; Katelyn Redker, Mountain Grove; Olivia Park, Rolla; Ava Ennis, St James; and Joseph Cook, Plato, were among the 85 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 16-19, 2024, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. These six students were sponsored by Intercounty Electric Cooperative.
FEMA sending disaster assistance to Missouri counties affected by May storms
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Tuesday it will provide federal disaster assistance to counties in southern Missouri that were hit by tornadoes, floods and severe storms from May 19-27, 2024. The assistance, approved by President Joe Biden, will provide federal funding to affected residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, […]
Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Will Scharf, one of two Republicans seeking election to the Attorney General's office. The post Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey insists his office is working to hold the federal government accountable for the decades-old radioactive waste contamination that plagues the St. Louis area. “We are fighting to ensure that the federal government protects Missourians from the poison that the federal government injected into the streams...
Blood donations are urgently needed for patients in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is down to less than a day of blood for area patients, and it's urging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. This marks the most severe shortage in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, spokesperson for CBCO. The blood bank is calling it "an emergency need."
Drug seizure at Nevada hotel following search warrant
NEVADA, Mo. (KOAM) - The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) executed a search warrant at the Super 8 Hotel in Nevada, Missouri, on July 9th, leading to a significant narcotics seizure. This operation is part of an ongoing investigation into drug distribution in the area.
General Motors puts brakes on work at Wentzville plant
(Wentzville, MO) – Assembly line work has come to a screeching halt at the General Motors plant in Wentzville. KMOX Radio in St. Louis reports that there’s a strike at a Wentzville supplier, called Lear. The St. Louis area factory employs about 500 union members who make parts like seats for GM vehicles.
West Plains, Mo., university using state funding to expand healthcare program
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A West Plains university is using funding it recently received from the state to expand its healthcare offerings. Missouri State University-West Plains recently learned that it would receive $509,500 from the state. “We appreciate the $509,500 very much,” MSU-West Plains Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster explained....
Cannabis Operator Strategically Opens New Location Near NE/IA Hubs
Multi-state cannabis operator, Greenlight, targets Nebraska and Iowa cannabis consumers with the opening of its newest dispensary in Rock Port, Missouri. Consistently rated as one of the top dispensaries in MO, Greenlight strategically chose Rock Port to broaden its consumer base in new markets. Greenlight announced the opening of its...
Atlanta school district's new $2.9 million ADA-compliant building nears completion
ATLANTA, Mo. — The Atlanta School District is making progress on its new $2.9 million building. The 16,000-square-foot building is well on its way to completion and should be ready before the start of the new school year. School officials say that the new building will be for students...
Blue Springs church demolition underway to add parking at high school
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Students attending Blue Springs High School will notice a difference when they return to class next month. Crews started working to demolish a church across the street from the high school. Construction trailers, heavy equipment, and a fence now surrounds the property. Harvest Baptist Church...
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