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MoDOT’s Sponsor-A-Highway program now available statewide

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Sponsor-A-Highway program, previously exclusive to the St. Louis and Kansas City areas, is now available statewide, providing an expanded opportunity to help keep roadsides cleaner and safer across the state. Businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals can sponsor one-mile highway sections statewide through a MoDOT-certified service provider, Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal

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BBB tips on the best way to find a company for repairs after a storm

Last week’s severe weather brought high winds, hail, tornado threats and other severe weather to the Midwest, kicking off the spring storm season. Whether you were impacted by Monday’s storms or end up needing to address storm damage later this spring, BBB advises consumers to contact their insurance coverage provider, check businesses out with BBB,

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BBB has you covered with tips on how to handle door to door sales

Warmer weather means everyone is getting out more, including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy, security and magazines. While

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BBB tips on how to tell if an e-signature email is a scam

You’ve probably used an e-signature service before to sign employment documents, tax forms or real estate paperwork. Many companies use e-signature services to securely send documents to be signed via email. Unfortunately, there are also e-signature scams that impersonate legitimate services. They usually come in the form of a fake email that says you have

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MoDOT urges drivers to ‘Work with Us’ in Historic Construction Season

As another record-breaking construction season ramps up across Missouri, and as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to “work with us” by making safe and responsible choices behind the wheel. These efforts are essential to protect highway workers and traveling motorists inside the hundreds

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Route 66 turns 100: Celebrating a century

The Federal Highway Administration, Gov. Mike Kehoe, state transportation leaders and more will roll into Springfield – the birthplace of Route 66 – on April 30 to launch the iconic highway’s centennial celebration, inviting everyone to “get your kicks” as the next century of the Mother Road begins. This press conference will showcase Missouri’s central

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BBB maintenance tips for new first-time homeowners

If you recently purchased your first home, congrats on your accomplishment! You’ve no doubt realized that all that extra space comes with extra maintenance – and if you’re used to renting, you’ll now be faced with tasks your landlord may have previously taken care of. Home maintenance can be daunting, but it’s important. Regular home

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BBB tips on how to avoid scams when shopping for a used car

Higher prices and tight inventory are the name of the game for vehicle sales in 2026 – Kelley Blue Book reported that in February, the average new car sold for 3.4% more than a year ago, which is higher-than-normal growth. However, used car prices also dropped slightly in February, and some buyers may be turning

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BBB tips on how to tell if a text is a scam and what to do

Phishing isn’t just suspicious emails anymore. As more real businesses use text messages to communicate with their customers, scammers are sending texts of their own – and it’s easy for them to make the texts seem realistic, especially with AI. In recent weeks, BBB has received reports about texts that follow the same script: “[Recipient

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