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Missouri is the '2nd-riskiest state to drive in,' new report says
ST. LOUIS — For drivers, Missouri roads are among the most dangerous places you can be in the U.S., according to a new report. Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states across 13 key metrics, including the number of fatal crashes, car thefts and wildlife collision risk per 100,000 drivers, using data from sources such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the FBI, State Farm and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to determine the top 15 riskiest states to drive in.
Lawsuit seeks to knock Missouri abortion-rights amendment off Nov. 5 ballot
A pair of Republican state legislators and an anti-abortion activist filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a judge to block an abortion-rights constitutional amendment from appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, state Rep. Hannah Kelly and Kathy Forck sued last year challenging the cost estimate for...
Monday, August 26 Forecast: Toasty temperatures through Thursday
We’re less than a week away from September, but there’s still plenty of time for summer heat and humidity. And, boy did we get another dose today. Afternoon highs were in the mid-90s with heat indices topping 100°. The summer sizzle will continue to scorch the area until a series of cold fronts usher in […]
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...
Missouri Warns of Apocalyptic Species Hidden in Moss Balls
If you'd like to see how drinking water and native species in Missouri could perish, you need to look in moss balls based on a new warning from the state. The Missouri Department of Conservation just issued a bulletin days ago warning that residents need to know what might lie within moss balls. It is believed that an invasive species which has been discovered in Washington state has been distributed in Missouri and it's extremely bad news for drinking water.
MDC offering seedlings for sale at nursery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering native tree and shrub seedlings for sale through its George O. White State Forest Nursery. The low-cost seedlings are ideal for enhancing wildlife habitat, soil conservation, and property value. Available species include oak, walnut, hickory, pine, redbud, and more.
Nonprofit hosts health fair to educate local seniors
Aug. 25—Older adults at the Joyce Ray Patterson 50+ Activity Center learned about all things health care last week. Northwest Professionals in Aging, a nonprofit that aims to education and advocate for the senior population in Northwest Missouri, hosted a health fair on Aug. 22. The fair featured representatives from different businesses like Meierhoffer Funeral Home, Freudenthal Home-Based ...
Many in Missouri Want a Secure Border – From Kansas
I predict this will turn into a dumpster fire of political comments, but that's certainly not the way I intend it. It's a true story about how many in Missouri are concerned about a secure border - not from Mexico, but Kansas. It's not often that a political statement on...
1973 – Mike Derr Wins Missouri International
Mike Derr accepts his trophy after winning the Missouri International for IMCA new model stock cars on the Sedalia mile. IMCA promoter Al Sweeney (far right) joins in the festivities. Sedalia, Mo. (August 25, 1973) – The familiar name of Derr and Dodge once again occupied victory lane after the...
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