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With college students settling in on campus, many of them living away from home for the first time, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns consumers to guard against the so-called “grandparent scam.” Scammers will call family members and pretend to be a child, grandchild or friend who has run into a difficult situation, often while traveling.

Joplin Regional Artists Coalition is excited to host an Emerging Artist juried exhibit this fall at the Spiva facility in the new Cornell Complex (Nov 12-Dec 31). Please see below for the guidelines and deadlines. We can’t wait to see what the area’s new artists come up with for this event. Please share this announcement

Whether you’re getting ready to sell a house, move or just want to make more room where you live, a garage sale can be a good way to get rid of unwanted items while realizing some cash. Start by attacking one closet or room at a time. If you decide to do it all it

The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold local public hearings in October in a natural gas rate case filed by Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire). The Commission will hold an in-person local public hearing in St. Louis on Oct. 12, 2022 and one in Kansas City on Oct. 18, 2022. There will also be a virtual

As summer comes to a close, you may be thinking of fitting in some home improvements before the seasons change. Maybe you want to add a patio or deck, make over your kitchen or renovate a spare bedroom as a guestroom. While some people may feel comfortable tackling the jobs themselves, many homeowners hire contractors

With school about to start, now is a great time to consider what tutoring needs your child might have during the year ahead, whether it’s catching up in a subject area or preparing for a standardized test. Your child’s academic needs are paramount, but many different options can meet those needs, and it’s important to

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after voting against Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill: “Last year, Democrats passed a massive, partisan spending bill despite warnings it would fuel historic inflation. Now, families are facing the highest level of inflation in 41 years, straining budgets to the breaking point. This latest round of massive

When summer storms and heavy rains inflict damage on vehicles, homes, businesses, and other property, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns consumers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous storm-chasing contractors seeking to cash in on the destruction. Fly-by-night contractors often go door-to-door after storms, offering to help victims clear debris or patch up homes. After

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Bus Grant Program is now open. These non-competitive grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023. Bus grants are available to public school districts, private schools, charter schools

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is accepting nominations for individuals, organizations and events to be recognized for their efforts in making our roadways safer, moving Missouri toward zero fatalities. Winners will be recognized at the 2022 Missouri Highway Safety and Traffic Conference in Columbia at the end of September. There are four statewide awards