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2 of the Top 50 Most Educated Cities in the US are in Missouri
We were not surprised that Missouri has two of the most educated cities in the US, we were surprised, however, which two cities are the most educated in the Show-Me State. Here are the details... According to a list called the Most & Least Educated Cities in America 2024, from...
St. Louis Veteran Jarvis McIntire Laid to Rest Amid Ongoing Mystery of His Death in San Antonio
The city of St. Louis holds bittersweet farewells for a Navy veteran, 26-year-old Jarvis McIntire, whose unanswered passing casts a shadow over his memory. According to KENS 5, McIntire was laid to rest this afternoon at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, following a mysterious death in San Antonio that left both family and authorities searching for answers.
Missouri Crime Rate: Most Dangerous Cities Revealed
Crime Rates Soar in Missouri: What You Need to Know. Accoridng to SouthWestJournal, Missouri is a state with a lot of good things, but it also has a problem with crime. In fact, Missouri is one of the top 10 most dangerous states in the country. Many of its big cities have high rates of violent and property crimes.
Water levels nearing ‘cusp’ of flood trouble for river towns around St. Louis
High and rising water levels on the region’s major rivers are sparking some complications in waterfront towns from St. Charles to Clarksville, Mo., to Grafton, causing some to cancel or consider postponing planned festivities and prompting some emergency sandbagging. Local officials, however, expressed hope Friday that their communities along...
Missouri River closed from St. Charles to Kansas City due to dangerous conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Missouri River between St. Charles and Kansas City due to dangerous conditions. According to a notice from the Coast Guard, the river from mile marker 27 to mile marker 366 is closed due to “high water and threat of any boat wake to damage sandbag placement or levee overtopping.”
Missouri River levels on the rise after strong storms hit Kansas and Missouri overnight
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Overnight rain has altered river forecasts, increasing several from minor to moderate flood stage. Thunderstorms crossed Kansas and Missouri in the last 24 hours, impacting areas from Kansas City to St. Louis, with rainfall ranging from 2" to 4" and some spots receiving up to 5".
Gov. Parson vetoes money for North County healthy food initiative
Gov. Parson vetoes $1.9-million for North County healthy food initiative that would’ve helped fund grocery store in food desert. A Red Circle founder Erica Williams says it’s disappointing but won’t derail their plans
Construction to start later this year on $14M trail connecting CityPark to Midtown
ST. LOUIS — Construction is expected to begin later this year on a stretch of the Brickline Greenway that connects with St. Louis City SC’s CityPark stadium. The project includes a new 0.85-mile trail along Market Street from Compton Avenue and 22nd Street, connecting CityPark and Harris-Stowe State University. The path’s construction could begin in September, said Susan Trautman, CEO of regional trail district Great Rivers Greenway.
Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing
This spring, the state of Missouri owed Kimberly Luong Nichols $5,000 in backlogged payments for children at her Kansas City daycare who were part of a state subsidy program. For four years, she’s operated a licensed daycare inside her home, where she currently serves 10 children. Luong Nichols stopped drawing a salary last summer to […] The post Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing appeared first on Missouri Independent.
St. Louis Mayor's Youth Cabinet aims to curb gun violence, encourage voter registration
ST. LOUIS — A group of teenagers are getting the opportunity to work and learn in St. Louis City Hall this summer. Mayor Tishaura Jones recently selected her second group to serve on the Youth Cabinet. Members work together to strengthen their communities through volunteer service projects and increased communication with municipal government leaders.
Vibrant sunflowers will be on display in Spanish Lake
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Sunflowers will be on display, highlighting their vibrant bursts of gold at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. The staff of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has planted many sunflower plots that will be showcased throughout July and August. The exhibit is annual tradition at the Columbia […]
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