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Governor Mike Parson announced that he plans to sign an executive order declaring state offices closed on Friday, July 5. “The Fourth of July reminds us of the freedoms we cherish as Americans and the brave men and women who have fought to preserve this great country. Missouri is known as a state that honors

On Wednesday, the entire Missouri congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, and U.S. Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer, Sam Graves, Emanuel Cleaver, II, Vicky Hartzler, Ann Wagner, Wm. Lacy Clay, Billy Long, and Jason Smith sent a letter urging President Trump to support Acting Governor Mike Kehoe’s disaster declaration request for the counties

In the heat of summer, air conditioning isn’t just a matter of comfort – it’s often a matter of health, especially for people who are elderly or have medical conditions. This makes air conditioning a crucial home repair. It’s also a costly repair, and it’s important to hire a contractor you trust. Nationally, Better Business

Thousands of Americans do it every day: have lunch at their work desk. According to the American Dietetic Association, a majority of Americans do not have time for a regular lunch break. In fact, the ADA estimates that as many as 70 percent of Americans eat lunch at their desk several times per week. According

Approx. 175 species in North America north of Mexico. Lampyridae (fireflies) in the order Coleoptera (beetles) Description: There are a number of firefly species in our state. The adults of most species are readily identified by their brown or black, soft bodies, somewhat leathery forewings, and a usually red or orange pronotum (a shieldlike plate)

The Arc of Missouri will be hosting their annual conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Columbia. This year’s conference topic will be on managed care as it relates to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Join us at the one-day conference it to learn how this will affect the I/DD population. Individuals with disabilities,

With summer officially under way, consumers may be dreaming about vacations or weekend getaways. Travelers should do their homework and book smart when it comes to flights and accommodations. Nationally, Better Business Bureau (BBB) processed more than 5,000 complaints about travel agencies and services in 2018. Many consumers report in these complaints that they were

Stinkbugs spray a funky fluid from their undersides, leaving those who bother them drenched in stench. The smell is so terrible, if a stinkbug drops a bomb in a tight space, it sometimes suffocates itself. From MDC.

I am thrilled to share that two agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will soon be calling the Kansas City-area home. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced last week that the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will be relocated to the Kansas City region! Many of