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Public should be cautious during ‘bird flu’ outbreak, Mo. Dept. of Conservation says
MISSOURI. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging the public to be cautious during a “bird flu” outbreak. According to the department, they are monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, and...
‘Never have to stop for gas:’ Ameren Missouri extends electric uses to include their own fleet
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - If you’ve ever been around large trucks, you know one thing -- they’re loud. But, they may not always be loud -- take the new electric bucket trucks Ameren Missouri has debuted in the St. Louis region. In fact, the...
4 Regions Most Likely to See Their First Snowfall in November
Most of the Northeast and Midwest could see the white stuff before December. With all the changing foliage and cozy aesthetics, it’s perfectly normal to want fall to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, Mother Nature might have other plans for...
Missouri teachers train in culinary arts to prepare students for the restaurant industry
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Teachers from across Missouri are honing their culinary skills at SGC Foodservice to better prepare high school students for careers in the food service industry through the ProStart program. Missouri ProStart Coordinator...
Missouri football moving on to Auburn means evolving…
Eli Drinkwitz was in a moving-on mood. For a while, the coach was happy to wrap up Missouri football’s first loss of the season, which came at the hands of Alabama in a 27-24 defeat Saturday on Faurot Field. Drinkwitz, of his own accord, answered...
Why Eating a Burger in Houston Is Less Climate-Friendly Than in Chicago
Beef is notoriously bad for the environment. Just how bad depends a lot on where in the US you eat it. The carbon footprint of a burger is bigger in Houston than San Francisco, and in Dallas compared with Chicago, according to a new study...
Missouri Public Health Association honors Health Department staff
The Platte County Health Department has announced the members of its staff who received awards for excellence during the 2025 Missouri Public Health Association (MPHA) Conference. Deputy Director Taylor Harris, MPH, MSc, was awarded the Missouri...
Planned Trump staffing cuts loom over National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife, Land Management
Cuts to the federal agencies that manage national parks, science and public lands are expected to result in firings across the West, Southeast and Great Lakes, among other places, Trump administration plans reveal. In a court filing this week, the...
Robert Wyss: When coal smoke choked a Missouri city, residents fought back − but it took time and money
It was a morning unlike anything St. Louis had ever seen. Automobile traffic crawled as drivers struggled to peer through murky air. Buses, streetcars and trains ran an hour behind schedule. Downtown parking attendants used flashlights to guide...
The Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight. Here's how to see it from Missouri
Missouri stargazers are in for a special treat this week. That's because the Orionid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, and conditions could allow for a night full of shooting stars. At its peak, astronomers say it will be one of the most...
Fired Missouri TV personality Rene Knott says his comments were made "in jest"
Longtime St. Louis television personality Rene Knott is speaking out about his sudden and unexpected departure from KSDK-TV after 21 years, telling KMOX that comments made in "jest" were taken out of context. His first broadcast interview about it...
Louisiana, Missouri police investigating after student brings weapon to school Monday
LOUISIANA, Missouri — The Louisiana Police Department is now actively investigating after a student was discovered with a weapon on them Monday. According to a press release, the police department and officials with the Louisiana R-II School...
How to see the Orionid meteor shower in Missouri
Missouri stargazers are in for a special treat this week. That's because the Orionid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, and conditions could allow for a night full of shooting stars. At its peak, astronomers say it will be one of the most...
Toddler’s playful moment in Missouri cotton field wins top prize in state photo contest
Lyndsey Neely’s snapshot of a toddler playing in a Stoddard County cotton field has taken a first place prize. It was selected for the top spot in the People Enjoying Missouri’s Outdoors category, according to the Missouri Department of Natural...
Arch Grants taps homegrown founders, Missouri startup recruits for $1.6M in awards
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri maker behind a keychain designed to save lives from opioid overdoses is among nearly two dozen companies — together awarded $1.6 million — selected for the latest Arch Grants program. The innovation economy nonprofit on...
Missouri Archaeological Society marks 90 years of discoveries
In a cave near Portland, Missouri, archaeologists are digging into the sandstone to look for clothing and tools made 8,000 years ago. Arnold Research Cave is a significant Native American archaeological site where excavations began in the 1950s....
Missouri Hope simulation trains students in disaster response at Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University More than 50 students and emergency professionals gathered at the Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA)...
Invasive spotted lanternfly could soon make its mark on Missouri vineyards
An invasive fly species that feeds on grapes could have a devastating ecological and economic impact if it spreads to Missouri, experts say. Marked by gray wings dotted with distinct black spots, the spotted lanternfly has a piercing mouth-part...
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