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Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
Rescuers Shocked When They See A Small, Helpless Creature Tied To A Picnic Table
Being an animal rescuer means always being ready for the most unexpected things. You just never know when your new mission is about to unfold. One day, the dedicated team of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, led by Donna Lochmann, rushed to the streets to help dogs in need before a big rainstorm, only to discover something truly shocking.
Workers at Wentzville Lear plant go on strike
WENTZVILLE (First Alert 4) -- Nearly 460 workers are on strike from the Lear seating assembly plant in Wentzville on Monday. Lear is a company responsible for making the seats in several cars, including for the General Motors plant across the street. The strike started at midnight. The Local 282...
Hallsville man seriously injured when his Mack truck overturns in Montgomery County
A Boone County man suffers serious injuries when the Mack truck he’s driving wrecks in Montgomery County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Gregory Rasmussen, 34, of Hallsville, was driving on I-70 early Monday morning through Jonesburg when he traveled off the side of the road, overturned, and struck the median cable.
Sunflower farm experience returns to Eckert’s farm
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Eckert’s Farm announced Monday the return of its Sunflower Farm Experience. This event will take place on Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, Aug. 4. Guests can walk through a two-acre field of sunflowers reaching up to five feet, and they can cut your own sunflowers to take home. The field will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Missouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn’t commit. The ruling is likely to free Dunn from prison, but it wasn’t immediately clear...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football defensive linemen to know in 2024
Southwest Missouri has produced a handful of great pass-rushers in recent years who have gone on to play college ball at high levels. Here are the top defensive linemen in the area entering the 2024 season:. Nick Allen, Lebanon, 12. Allen was a first-team All-Ozark Conference defensive athlete last season,...
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