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This is Rail Safety Week, see tracks think train

Views: 1Each year, on average, there are 35 highway-rail crossing collisions and five fatalities in Missouri, in addition to injuries and fatalities suffered by people trespassing on train tracks.  “The goal of Rail Safety Week is to raise awareness of the need for rail safety education and empower the general public to keep themselves safe […]

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Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson to host third annual Parson Family Fall Festival

Views: 0Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson announced that the third annual Parson Family Fall Festival will be held at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The outdoor event will feature several vendors, children’s activities, and bluegrass musical entertainment. “We look forward to hosting […]

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Hawley says Democrats have threatened to ‘burn down the Constitution’ on SCOTUS confirmation

Views: 0Democrats in Washington have ripped Republicans for forging ahead with the confirmation of a new U.S. Supreme Court justice after Friday’s death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, says if Republicans do not move forward, they will have a hard time explaining the decision to voters. During an appearance, Monday […]

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Audio: Missouri Education Commissioner says the stress teachers are dealing with is “almost impossible to describe”

Views: 0Missouri’s teachers are navigating their way through a new school year during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. At this week’s Missouri Board of Education meeting, K-12 Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven recognized teachers for the added stress they are dealing with.     The state has also battled an ongoing shortage of teachers. In the previous […]

Audio: Former state lawmaker is challenging mask mandate in southeast Missouri’s St. Francois County

Views: 0A former state lawmaker who’s an attorney in southeast Missouri’s Farmington is challenging the scope of the St. Francois County health department’s mask mandate. Former State Representative Tom Burcham represents businesses and residents who oppose the mandate. He says criminal penalties and fines cannot be part of a mask mandate imposed by health officials: […]

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Audio: Governor Parson to sign Missouri’s witness protection bill on Monday

Views: 0Legislation that’s aimed at providing witness protection will be signed into law Monday afternoon by Missouri’s governor in Kansas City and Joplin. The bipartisan witness protection legislation was one of Governor Mike Parson’s (R) top priorities for the recent special session on violent crime. State Rep. Jonathan Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, says the bill is crucial. “And […]