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Tensions erupt at Jefferson City Council meeting when questions arise over staffing study
Tensions erupt at a Jefferson City Council meeting as one councilman raises concern about an ongoing staffing study. The Matrix Consulting Group was hired in June of 2023 to perform a staffing organization study for $145,000. Councilman Andrew Mealy originally said that price tag was too high and again raised his concerns as the city council took up new business at its Monday night meeting.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
Dangerous Flash Flooding in the Ozarks Wednesday Morning
Heavy rains led to flash flooding in the Springfield metro area and other parts of the Ozarks Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service says between 4 and 7 inches of rain had fallen in western Taney County by 7:00am Wednesday. We had reports Roark Valley Road was closed in the...
Area Has Wide Range Of Rainfall Totals In Tuesday Thunderstorm
ST. LOUIS – The Metro East region experienced significant disparities in rainfall totals on Tuesday, according to data provided by the National Weather Service. Reports from various locations highlighted the varying amounts of precipitation, with the Melvin Price Lock and Dam recording a relatively low 2.40 inches of rain. In contrast, St. Libory in St. Clair County reported a high total of 5.38 inches, while Shiloh, also in St. Clair County, saw an even higher amount of 6.85 inches.
Patrick Mahomes reveals new additions QB has brought to Chiefs training camp for first time ahead of NFL season
PATRICK Mahomes will be prepared for training camp when it comes to the entertainment department. The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback, 28, revealed he will be bringing a different type of equipment to training camp. On Tuesday, Mahomes arrived early for the Chiefs' training camp at Missouri Western State University...
Battlehawks select hometown star Cody Schrader in UFL Draft as he continues to compete for NFL job
ST. LOUIS — A Mizzou star and Lutheran South graduate could play his professional football in his home town. The St. Louis Battlehawks selected Cody Schrader in the second round of the United Football League's college player draft on Wednesday. Schrader was eligible for the UFL College Draft after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Report: 5 Kansas City Chiefs Players Injured Before Start Of Training Camp
The Kansas City Chiefs have players battling injury before training camp. Rookies reported to training camp on Tuesday. Veterans will return for training camp on Saturday. The Chiefs had one important injury hanging over their heads during OTAs this spring: Joe Thuney. Thuney suffered a pec injury during the playoffs last season, keeping him out of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
Missouri sees danger of industrial food waste
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri recently signed legislation banning industrial food waste from Arkansas food processing plants. Waste from Arkansas can include offal, blood and grease, an estimated at 200,000 tons per year, being spread as fertilizer on pastures and farms in Missouri. The ban is related to concerns about runoff contaminating water.
MSF’s Military Honorees of the Day Listed
The Missouri State Fair will honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country with Veteran/Active Military Honoree of the Day, sponsored by Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc., and Starline Brass. Eleven veterans/active duty service members from Missouri (one each day of the fair) will...
Summer Mystery – Why Are 6 Missouri Kids Now Suddenly Missing?
Life is complicated and even more so when you're going through your formative years in this modern digital age. Why in the middle of summer did 6 Missouri kids suddenly vanish without a trace? Authorities are seeking help and information to find out. According to the National Center for Missing...
Drury Hotels launches new meetings program
Drury Hotels Company has launched its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More offers flexible rescheduling to customized catering options for events at Drury Hotels. According to The Meeting Planner Survey: 2024 State of the Meetings Industry report...
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