The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, today announced 20 organizations statewide are being awarded a total of $1,068,984 to create jobs and increase economic opportunities throughout the state. “When rural, small businesses expand and do well, it leads to a positive impact on the […]
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Missouri 4-H holds virtual livestock judging contest
The 2020 University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest recently took place virtually. More than 100 youth from across the state applied their evaluation and communication skills in this contest. “Youth involved with the livestock judging program develop key life skills to aid in their future career success,” says Maria Calvert, state 4-H […]
Absentee voting begins in Missouri for November election
Local election authorities have begun mailing out ballots to Missourians who have requested to vote absentee by mail in the General Election. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is traveling around Missouri this week to share what the different voting options are for November. “The election authorities did a great job of printing all those ballots […]
Missouri man sentenced to 14 years in prison without parole for meth conspiracy
A Sparta, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Christian County, Mo. Travis W. Robinson, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 14 years in federal prison without parole. On March 11, 2020, Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute […]
Galt man faces 10 felony counts, including rape and attempted rape, as well as endangering a child
A Galt resident has been charged with 10 felony counts, including rape or attempted rape, endangering the welfare of a child, and unlawful use of a weapon, stemming from January. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 39-year-old Brian White was arrested Monday, September 21, and faces two counts of rape or attempted rape—aggravated sexual offense, […]
Laredo Board of Education approves girls participation in junior high basketball
A COVID-19 update was presented at the Laredo R-7 Board of Education meeting on the evening of Monday, September 14th. The school district will pay for 100% of COVID-19 leave, but that is subject to change. The board approved the fifth and sixth-grade girls participating in junior high basketball; Administrator Misty Foster as the district […]
Over $2 million from state’s medical marijuana program being transferred to veterans fund
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced it has begun the process of making the first transfer of funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC). The total amount transferred will be $2,135,510. Missourians voted in November 2018 to adopt Constitutional Amendment 2, now known as Article XIV, which includes […]
Former Missouri fire department captain pleads guilty to illegally selling firearms to felons
A former captain in the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to illegally selling 77 firearms over a five-year period, and to selling firearms to convicted felons. “Our gun laws exist to make it hard for violent criminals to obtain the tools of their trade,” Garrison said. “Felons, […]
Audio: Missouri being sued over Election Day deadline for mail-in ballots to count
The state of Missouri is being sued over its deadline for Election Day mail-in ballots to count. Four plaintiffs are challenging the constitutionality of Missouri’s law requiring mailed-in ballots to be received by election authorities by 7 p.m. on election night in order to count. They say the law “makes it more difficult […]
DHSS seeks guidance regarding confidential medical marijuana information
On November 6, 2018, Missouri voters passed Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution, establishing a medical marijuana program in Missouri. Article XIV requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to protect the trade secrets of medical marijuana businesses as well as patients’ information by keeping that information confidential. Article XIV Section 1.3.(5) of the […]
MU Extension, Small Business Development Centers to provide business counseling to agri-businesses
The University of Missouri Extension and Missouri SBDC have recently joined efforts to specifically provide support to agri-businesses through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. MU Extension Agriculture and Environment specialists, MU Extension agricultural economists, and Missouri SBDC have recently combined expertise and resources to better serve Missouri agriculture. The partnership is formally known as […]
Audio: Business picks up at Missouri’s 13 casinos since reopening in June
Operations at Missouri’s 13 casinos are getting back to normal, at least as normal as they can be during the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, they were closed from mid-March through May 31. St. Jo Frontier Casino officials in northwest Missouri has welcomed its customers back while working to maintain safe conditions […]
Linn, Livingston and Sullivan counties report new cases of COVID-19
The Linn County Health Department’s bi-weekly report shows six cases of COVID-19 have been added since Monday, August 10th. That brings the total to 68 cases with eighteen cases under isolation precautions, and 47 removed from isolation. There have been two antibody positive cases and one COVID-19-related death in Linn County. The Livingston County Health […]
Laredo R-7 Board of Education rolls back the tax rate
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education set the district’s tax levy at a hearing before the regular meeting the evening of Monday, August 10th. The tax rate was rolled back to $6.0636. During the regular meeting, the board increased substitute pay from $70 to $80. Faculty and staff leave was discussed. They have a maximum […]
New USDA survey to measure areas for improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers, and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency. A selection of 28,000 producers will receive […]
Governor Parson meets with Missouri school leaders to discuss reopening plans
Missouri school officials have been putting a lot of effort into developing reopening plans designed to help protect staff, students, and their families during the COVID-19 era. Gov. Mike Parson is traveling around the state this week to hear from teachers and administrators about their back-to-school plans. He has made stops in Jefferson City, Neosho, […]
Audio: Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center to hold open house today
An open house will be held at the Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center at 1433 Lulu Street in Trenton Friday, July 17th. The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting at noon. Life Options Green Hills Executive Director Rachael Brothers discusses what will happen on the tour Friday, July 17, […]
Sullivan County confirms two additional cases of COVID-19 bringing total to 119, with 4 active
Sullivan County Health Department has confirmed two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County. Currently, Sullivan County sits at a total of one hundred and nineteen cases with four cases remaining active. The positive cases have been determined to be community-related. To maintain confidentiality, no other information will be provided about the individuals. The […]