Crawford
Rain, dropping temps hurt MoDOT’s snow-removal efforts
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) response to the first batch of winter weather that hit the region last week left a little to be desired, at least to one...
Commission reviews bids for Thurman Lake Bridge project
The Crawford County Commission met each Tuesday in October to conduct business as follows.
Assessor still refuses software change
Crawford County Commissioners thought they were going to resolve software issues between the collector’s and assessor’s office on Tuesday, Nov. 5. but it didn’t happen—again. The ongoing problem with sharing...
Phelps
The million-dollar degree: Missouri S&T tops in state, says Georgetown ROI study
Is college worth it? That’s a question on the minds of many Americans today. A new study from Georgetown University identifies which universities in the U.S. provide the greatest long-term...
Missouri S&T’s Chem-E-Car earns second in international competition
Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Chem-E-Car Design Team’s entry into the recent American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) national competition earned second place out of 44 competitors from around...
Researchers study impact of contaminants in floodwaters
Last spring’s historic flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers may have distributed toxic contaminants along wide flood routes. Researchers know little about how these materials may affect public health...
Bourbon
Leasburg Fire Department receives $5,000 GP grant
The Leasburg Fire Department is one of more than 30 fire departments receiving a Georgia‐Pacific Bucket Brigade grant this year. The department was awarded $5,000 to help fund equipment needs,...
Halloween celebrated at Senior Center
On October 31 the Bourbon Senior Meal Program held a Halloween party. It was a spooktacular event with several participants and staff dressing up as unicorns, lady bugs, pumpkins, and...
Joining the American Legion helps make a difference
The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form...
State and Regional
Cold weather can be deadly: Last year, Missouri experienced 40 hypothermia deaths and 28 motorists died in winter weather-related crashes
In 2018, 40 people in Missouri died as a result of low body temperatures due to prolonged exposure to cold weather, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health...
Governor announces Missouri One Start will train more than 42,000 workers statewide
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the award of more than $7.8 million to 226 projects across Missouri for customized training assistance through the Department of Economic Development’s Missouri One Start...
Governor encourages Missourians to honor service members on Veterans Day, highlights state resources for Missouri veterans
Today, Governor Mike Parson released the following statement regarding the observance of Veterans Day:“This Veterans Day weekend, let us take the time to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of...
Outdoors
Discover nature with MDC through Eagle Days
From December through February, Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state or enjoy watching bald...
Social media was crowded with Youth Season deer kills
I spend a lot of time in front of a computer pounding out outdoor article material. Last week proved to be one of my most enjoyable weeks ever. I became...
MDC’s mandatory CWD sampling this weekend in 29 counties
With the November portion of Missouri’s fall firearms deer season opening Saturday, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants hunters, landowners, and others to know key information about chronic wasting...
Entertainment
Auditions for 9-5 The Musical planned
East Central College theatre is proud to announce auditions for their spring show, 9-5 The Musical with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and the book by Patricia Resnick, the...
Mound Ridge hosting fundraiser at Steelville winery
On Friday, Nov. 8, Mound Ridge Mission and Retreat Center will be holding a community fundraiser at Peaceful Bend Winery starting at 6:30 pm. This event is to support the...
‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ to be at the Fabulous Fox Theatre November 29-30
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular to St. Louis’s Fabulous Fox Theatre with five unforgettable performances. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is both a Broadway...
Letters to the Editor
Trump’s successes all come from Trump
It’s amazing how many sleep walkers we have eating the problem and drinking the Kool-Aid that CNN, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, etc. are cooking up on a daily basis.
Presidents should be role models
I am an Independent, leaning toward Republican voter and I’m writing in response to last week’s opinion on President Trump.
Still time to help with shoe boxes
We are fast approaching the week for collection of Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. You still have time to prepare a box or more to be collected the week of...
Opinions
Broadband still elusive 50 years after Internet’s birth
By Eric Bohl On October 29, historians and computer scientists celebrated the 50th birthday of the internet. On that day in 1969, the very first login to the internet occurred....
Some impeachment similarities, contrasts
By Phill Brooks There are some intriguing similarities, but also contrasts between the current U.S. House investigation of Pres. Donald Trump and last year's Missouri House investigation of Gov. Eric...
Fall agritourism can be a perfect family getaway
By Eric Bohl After being stuck indoors throughout a wet year in Missouri, now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the cool weather, beautiful leaves and rural...