Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins, but don’t let the festive event turn into tragedy. Children out trick-or-treating, and those who accompany them, are also at risk. NHTSA reports that from 2012 – 2016, 14 percent of pedestrian […]
Statewide winter weather drill set for Nov. 7
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will test its readiness to plow snow for the upcoming winter season with a statewide drill on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Motorists may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during […]
Missouri communities urged to seek infrastructure funding
$474 million in low-interest loans available for wastewater, drinking water projects JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 29, 2018 – The Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority will be issuing $32 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to support Missouri’s water and wastewater infrastructure. […]
10K Missourians had personal information breached through DHSS contractor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Nearly two months after the discovery that more than 10,000 Missourians had their personal information breached by a state contractor, the Department of Health and Senior Services is notifying individuals through the mail. 10,400 letters have […]
Opinion: Sovereignty at Stake
By Congressman Jason Smith As I write this, a 7,000-person migrant caravan is marching across Mexico towards the United States’ southern border. From the politicians that helped inspire and form the caravan to the immigration holes it highlights, it should […]
Where did all these highways and bridges come from?
By Sen. Doug Libla Thankfully, back in 1924, forward-thinking citizens convinced their legislators that Missouri needed a system of “hard surface” highways. The big issue then, as it is now, how to pay for it? All motorists, traveling in […]
Watch for deer on the roadway
JEFFERSON CITY – October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted. According to statistics from the National Highway […]
VFW of Missouri endorses Amendment 2
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Missouri has made a rare endorsement in standing up to support Amendment 2, a medical marijuana ballot initiative. The spokesman for the measure says part of the 4 percent retail […]
Gospel supergroup from Branson to perform at Three Rivers College
Patrons of the Arts presents Oh Happy Day, a supergroup of talented vocalists from Branson that will perform their high-energy variety show “Goin’ Back to Gospel” at 7 p.m. November 15 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. The show mixes […]
Governor Parson signs proclamation supporting international investment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson made state history today by signing Missouri’s first Open Investment Policy statement, declaring that Missouri’s economy is stronger because of its successful attraction of foreign direct investment and reaffirming the state’s commitment to ensuring […]