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As spring approaches, so do spring storms that may cause roof damage. After big storms, roofing companies may make the rounds in your neighborhood performing free inspections. While legitimate businesses use this strategy to reach new customers, con artists or dishonest companies can also take advantage of it to get your business. When a dishonest

By Jake Marszewski, Missouri News Network Missouri Chief Justice Mary Russell outlined the status of Missouri’s courts to legislators Wednesday, giving an hour-by-hour “day in the life” of the state’s justice system in her annual State of the Judiciary address. Russell, who has served as chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court since 2023 and

By Kat Ramkumar, Missouri News Network Around 500 Missourians with disabilities and their loved ones gathered at the Capitol to garner support for disability rights on Wednesday. This is the 24th year that disability-based activist organizations and coalitions have come together to rally for better transportation, health care access, employment opportunities and increased wages for

Couples who got engaged during the holidays can look forward to spending their spring in a whirlwind of wedding planning, bridal shows, expos and consultations. But what happens when a wedding vendor doesn’t come through on their promises? BBB often receives complaints about wedding-related businesses, including caterers, florists, DJs and photographers. Many complaints about wedding

By Fletcher Mantooth, Missouri News Network A Senate committee Wednesday heard testimony on legislation that would roll back the protections for abortion set by Amendment 3 and block gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Similar legislation was heard in the House earlier this month. The legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 33, was authored by Sen. Adam Schnelting,

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) was recently notified by its cybersecurity vendor of suspicious activity on one of its data servers. MDC quickly activated its Incident Response Team to analyze MDC systems to remediate any issues and to gain further clarity on the scope of suspicious activity. MDC is utilizing a third-party cybersecurity team

The weather this week did not damper the Missouri Senate’s ability to move legislation forward.  Three of my bills were debated before the Senate and have taken one more step towards becoming law. My bill, Senate Bill 97, was voted out of the Senate and will now up for consideration with the Missouri House of

Whether you’ve already started your taxes or don’t plan to think about them until April, make sure you know the signs of a tax scam! The IRS is one of the most impersonated organizations in reports to BBB, especially during tax season. Scammers impersonating the IRS hope to get your personal information for tax identity

by Fletcher Mantooth, Missouri News Network Despite Wednesday’s snowy weather, the Missouri House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Rural Issues heard testimony on a bill that would prevent utility companies from using eminent domain to take land for solar or wind power. Eminent domain involves an entity, such as the government or utility companies, taking

May 4-10, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the American Water Works Association – Missouri Section are holding a poster contest for fifth-grade students in Missouri. Entries must be postmarked by March 8. This year’s poster theme is “Protect the Source.” Posters should show ways people can protect our drinking water. Entries should be