The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free Women on the Wing Bird Hunt event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 16, 2021, near Mendon. This event will be held at Ringneck Farms, a game farm in northwestern Chariton County. Participants will learn about the techniques, gear, and strategies for hunting upland […]
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Learn black bear hunting basics during a Missouri Department of Conservation virtual program September 30
Four hundred Missourians were drawn to participate in this year’s inaugural black bear hunt, slated to open Oct. 18. Those hunters were invited to attend special education programs to prepare for their hunt, but the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is now opening the educational opportunity to the public. Learn about black bear hunting at […]
Groups see Missouri proposals as voter-suppression attempts
As lawmakers in Congress work to expand access to voting, members of the Missouri Legislature are proposing laws their critics say would limit people’s ability to vote. State legislative committees on elections convened last week to discuss measures that would impose a stricter voter ID law, require election officials to purge voter rolls more frequently, and others. Luz […]
Missouri Livestock Symposium keynote speaker, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, to speak on cows and climate change
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California-Davis professor and air quality extension specialist will be the keynote speaker on Friday evening December 3rd at the 22nd annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chairman. The Missouri Livestock Symposium returns to an in-person event on December 3 and 4, 2021 at the William Matthew Middle School […]
Mercer County Health Department to host breast cancer awareness luncheon
The Mercer County Health Department will hold a breast cancer awareness luncheon in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boxed lunches will be served by drive-up at the health department in Princeton on October 6th from noon to 1 o’clock. The menu will include brisket, twice-baked loaded potatoes, salad, and bakery cupcakes. Sweet […]
Online auction to benefit Mid-America Music Festival charities now underway
Bids are being taken on four autographed Granger Smith items in an online charity auction to benefit this year’s Mid-America Music Festival charities. Bidding for two hats, a flag, and a t-shirt will go through September 25th at 10 o’clock at night. This year’s charities are Camp Rainbow, the Green Hills Animal Shelter, and the […]
Audio: A multitude of activities take place this weekend in Princeton during Calamity Jane Days
Multiple activities will be held at Calamity Jane Days in Princeton on September 18, 2021. Some of the activities will be geared toward children. Princeton Chamber of Commerce President Amy Cool says one of those activities will be pony rides and There will be a petting zoo. Cool notes other activities for children […]
Revised voting rights bill rolled out in U.S. Senate, with Manchin on board
(Missouri Independent) – Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a revamped voting rights bill that would expand voter registration as well as create nonpartisan redistricting committees, but the measure is still likely to face an uphill battle in an evenly divided Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will bring the legislation to the floor […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library to hold felt crafting for children ages 5 through 12
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is hosting two felt crafting sessions. The first session will be held on September 21, is for children ages 5-7. The second, on September 23, is for children ages 8-12. There is no cost for these programs, however, registration is required so that the correct number of supplies can be […]
Missouri’s statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill set for October 21
Registration is open for the 2021 Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill on October 21, 2021. More than 320,000 people are already registered for this year’s ShakeOut drill, which is designed to remind people how to protect themselves during an earthquake. Missouri is one of 14 participating central U.S. states that could be impacted […]
Arm wrestling tournament to be featured at Calamity Jane Days in Princeton
An arm wrestling tournament will be held during Calamity Jane Days in Princeton next week. Registration will be in the Fair Building Show Arena September 18th from 11 to 1 o’clock, and the tournament will begin at 2 o’clock. There will be men’s left and right hand, novice, and pro as well as six weight […]
Main Street Chillicothe announces details on annual October Wine Walk and Concert
Main Street Chillicothe’s annual October Wine Walk and Concert in Downtown Chillicothe will feature the band Members Only. The event on October 8th is a fundraiser for Main Street Chillicothe. The wine walk will start at 4:30 that afternoon, and registration in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building will last until 7:45. Participants will […]
Livingston County Library to host presentation on U.S. Constitution
Join the Livingston County Library at 450 Locust Street for a presentation by Darin Chappell on the context of the U.S. Constitution which was completed on September 17, 232 years ago. This will be an in-person program on September 17 at 10:00 am in the second-floor courtroom at the Library. There is no registration for […]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host Out of the Darkness Northwest Missouri Walk in Bethany
A walk will be held in Bethany to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Out of the Darkness Northwest Missouri Walk will be at the South Harrison High School on September 18th. Registration will begin at noon, and the walk will start at 1 o’clock. There will be a raffle, merchandise, […]
Maximize Northwest Missouri to hold events during September
Maximize Northwest Missouri will hold events this month involving rural broadband and regional media. Eighth District State Representative Randy Railsback of Hamilton and other state representatives from Northwest Missouri will host a rural broadband town hall for internet service providers. It will be held at the University of Missouri’s Hundley-Whaley Research Center of Albany and […]
MDC and partners offer deer hunting clinic for youth with terminal, chronic illness
The Missouri Department of Conservation, in partnership with Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, the Outdoor Dream Foundation, Dead End Game Calls, and the Rest Inn Him Lodge and Retreat Center, will offer a unique opportunity for youth with terminal or chronic illnesses to participate in a hunting clinic and mentored deer hunt this fall in northeast Missouri. […]
Audio: Beware of what you and your kids are signing up for on apps and websites
Beware of what you and your kids are signing up for when it comes to apps on your phone. Consumer protection expert Lara Sutherlin says parents need to make sure that their kids understand how to examine the fine print when they sign up for something and not give out their email for things they […]
Audio: Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Poker Run set for Saturday, September 11
A poker run and a 50-50 raffle are among events Saturday, September 11, 2021, during a fundraiser for the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. The 180-mile poker run is open to motorcycles plus what promoters call classic, custom, and other fund vehicles. Stops are planned at five locations. Chuck Jones discusses the route, with stops […]
Sixth Annual Quinn Memorial 5K Run/Walk slated for September 25
The Sixth Annual Quinn Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held later this month to raise funds for a scholarship in memory of two Bishop Hogan Memorial School students: Abby Quinn Boies and Joshua Quinn. Registration will begin at Bishop Hogan on September 25, 2021, at 7 a.m. A kids’ fun run will start at 8 […]
Celebrate grasslands at Prairie Day on September 11 at Dunn Ranch Prairie near Eagleville
Native warm-season grasses and wildflowers retain a place in Northwest Missouri pastures because they benefit cattle forage, scenery, and wildlife habitat. The Missouri Department of Conservation and The Nature Conservancy invites the public to enjoy grasslands at a free Prairie Day event on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Dunn Ranch Prairie and Pawnee Prairie west […]