Missouri high schools now have the opportunity to compete in the 2017 “It Only Takes One” campaign which provides opportunities to win prizes for your school while educating young drivers about safe driving habits and safety belt use. The campaign is sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and ACT Missouri. Statewide registration is […]
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Are your children up-to-date on vaccinations required for school?
As a new school year begins parents and guardians need to ensure children are up-to-date on their immunizations. Missouri law requires that children in kindergarten through 12th grade receive immunizations to protect against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. This helps protect everyone: children, teachers, staff and the community as a whole. “Proper immunization can prevent serious health issues […]
Highway patrol’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign now underway
Choosing to drive impaired, or ride with someone who is, is not worth the risk – this is real life, and once something goes wrong, it can’t be taken back. Last year, statewide law enforcement made 308 DWI arrests during the impaired driving campaign. There were 189 agencies statewide that participated in this effort. This […]
Trenton R-9 and Grundy R-5 Schools can’t guarantee safety of eclipse glasses
Trenton R-9 and Grundy R-5 school districts have announced plans regarding today’s solar eclipse. Both Trenton and Grundy R-5 officials say their district cannot guarantee the safety of eclipse viewing glasses. As a result, activities are moved indoors during the time of the eclipse. However, parents who want their children to view the eclipse outdoors will […]
More than 200K Britax car seats recalled due to choking hazard
Britax Child Safety is recalling over 207,000 rear-facing infant car seats because part of a clip can break and cause a choking hazard. Britax says in government documents that parts were found in the mouths of three children but no choking injuries were reported. The company traced the cause to customers putting pressure on the […]
Troopers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E during July 4th holiday weekend
Many people will travel somewhere during the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend and the Missouri State Highway Patrol says no matter what you plan for the four-day holiday, please be courteous and follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws. In 2016, five people were killed and 565 injured in Missouri over the holiday in […]
Agriculture workers 20 times more likely to die from the heat
Agriculture workers are 20 times more likely than other workers to die from the heat. Heat deaths are 100 percent preventable with water, rest and shade say University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. That is why she encourages everyone to support the “Summer 2017 Beat the Heat” campaign from the U.S. […]
ConAgra recalls over 700,000 pounds of Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatball products
Conagra Brands, Inc., a Milton, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 700,125 pounds of spaghetti and meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product(s) contains milk, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The spaghetti and meatball products were produced on Jan. 5, 2017 and Jan. 12, 2017. The following […]
Tragedy strikes as 4 young adults from Trenton die in fatal Highway 190 crash
A single vehicle accident Tuesday, north of Jamesport, has claimed the lives of four young adults from Trenton, three of them are siblings. The highway patrol listed the accident location as one half mile west of the Daviess – Grundy County line on Highway 190. The report notes none of the occupants was using a […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Month and favorable weather seems to be an invitation to motorcyclists to go for a ride. It’s important for motorcyclists to take an active role in their safety so keep these suggestions in mind when you’re on the road: * Be visible. Motorists often have a hard time seeing you so […]
Court date set for Maysville teacher accused of sexual contact with students
The Maysville school district reports Instructor Rodney Thomas has been placed on administrative leave from his job as a junior high math teacher and a coach with the wrestling program. The 39-year-old Thomas was arrested on multiple alleged sexual contact accusations and related charges in DeKalb County. A statement from the Maysville school indicates Thomas has […]
Trauma surgeon urges tree stand safety during hunting seasons
With Missouri’s archery deer-hunting season already underway and firearms season starting in mid-November, a University of Missouri Health Care trauma surgeon cautions hunters to take safety precautions, especially in deer stands. “I’m an avid hunter and outdoorsman myself, so I always look forward to both the archery and firearms portions of deer season,” said Jacob […]
OSHA cautions industry to be vigilant in preventing grain bin incidents
The Occupational Safety and Health Organization wants Missouri’s grain handling industry to be vigilant in stemming the tide of tragedies. More than half of all workers “engulfed” in grain, die in 60 seconds from suffocation. Since January, there have been two grain-handling deaths and four preventable incidents in Kansas and Nebraska. Brian Drake with OSHA’s […]
Test your smoke alarms – It could save your life
(Missouri Families) – Each year more than 4,000 Americans lose their life to fire and approximately 25,000 are injured. At least 80 percent of fires in the U.S. occur in the home; however, there are many things we can do to prevent these fire tragedies and injuries. Testing our smoke alarms is one of the most […]
Motorists, Farmers: Have patience and consideration during harvest time
Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. With the arrival of fall comes harvest time. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to expect heavier farm machinery traffic–especially on rural highways. Farmers and motorists are encouraged to share the road in a safe, courteous manner. Please obey all traffic laws and […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox provides guidance on new concealed carry laws and CCW permits
The recent override of Governor Nixon’s veto of Senate Bill 656 most commonly referred to as the “gun bill” by the legislature has stirred plenty of inquiry at many local sheriff’s departments about concealed carry and changes with requirements. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox has recently released pertinent information on the override, as well as providing […]
Smoke testing of sewer system to begin in Laredo Thursday
The city of Laredo and regional firm, McClure Engineering Company, will be beginning a thorough inspection into the condition of the city’s sanitary sewer system on Thursday, August 18. MEC will be conducting two days of smoke tests throughout the city’s sewer system to check for cracks, broken pipes or leaking pipe joints where groundwater […]
Home food preservation is making a comeback
Home food preservation has been making a comeback in a big way. Many people with gardens at home are finding it beneficial to preserve the extra produce instead of letting it go to waste. While home food preservation can take quite a bit of time, the end result is well worth the work. Safety has […]
Funeral services for firefighter Edward “Ed” Cosgrove set for Thursday, July 28
Edward Austin Cosgrove, Jr., age 53, a resident of Utica, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Utica, Missouri. Edward was born the son of Edward Austin and Delaine Marie (Curtis) Cosgrove, on February 2, 1963, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a graduate of Lockport High School, Lockport, Illinois. Edward worked as a […]
Water safety is paramount during extremely hot weather
The heat causes people to gravitate toward all kinds of waterways, public and private. Even those who are weak swimmers, including small children, may enter waterways to get relief, so taking the proper precautions is paramount. Drownings do not typically occur as dramatized on television. Drownings occur quickly and in many cases, the drowning itself […]