Preparing an Emergency Plan for Your Unique Needs
(Family Features) Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergency situations are all too common these days. In fact, about 4 out of 5 Americans live in counties hit by weather events since 2007, according to disaster declaration data […]
McCaskill, Hawley still neck and neck in latest CBS poll
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The latest set of polling from a national media outlet once again shows U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill and Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley in a dead heat in their race for the 2018 U.S. Senate seat. The […]
Help Kids Falling Short on Nutrients They Need this School Year
Milk is one of the most requested, but least donated items at food banks, meaning children in need may be missing out on essential nutrients (Family Features) The school year should be filled with playing, learning and growing, but for […]
Statewide campaign urges proper safety restraints for children.
JEFFERSON CITY – Do you know if your child is in the right safety seat? While they may be old enough, they still may not weigh enough, or be tall enough to buckle up and skip the booster or car […]
We Don’t Need Empty Promises, We Need Solutions
By Barry Aycock When President Trump canceled a recent visit to Southeast Missouri he missed a golden opportunity to see up close and personal the devastation his trade war is having on Missouri farmers. Of course, that wasn’t his reason […]
Missouri Road and Bridge Funding Overdue for an Update
As political battles continue to rage over the Supreme Court, control over Congress and President Trump’s tweet du jour, a major ballot issue has been quietly gaining momentum. In November, Missouri voters will not only be deciding whether to give […]
FAFSA Frenzy offers students free help with financial aid application
Current and prospective students and their families can receive free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA Frenzy on October 18 from 4-6 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff campus of Three Rivers College, Westover Administration Building […]
DIY Car Care Everyone Can Do
While taking your car to an auto service professional is a great way to ensure its performance, the Car Care Council reminds vehicle owners there are few simple vehicle checks that they can easily learn and do themselves to save […]
Kehoe advocates for fuel tax increase at launch of pro-Prop D campaign
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — An incremental approach to increasing the fuel tax in Missouri along with bipartisan support from elected officials and the question being on the November ballot could just prove to be the winning combination this time around, […]
5 Tips to Take Pets on Trips
(Family Features) If your next big excursion is on hold until you can make arrangements for your four-legged friend, a solution may be closer than you think. Pet-friendly accommodations can be easier to find than ever, making it possible to […]