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Asian needle ant could reach Missouri in 2025
University of Missouri Extension
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians should be on the lookout for the Asian needle ant during its population peak in July and August, says Emily Althoff, urban entomologist for University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension. Confirmed in 18 states...
The Best Hidden Spot to See Wildlife in Every State
AOL
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It doesn't take a safari or a remote jungle trek to witness wild animals in their natural settings. Across the U.S., lesser-known parks, refuges, and natural spaces offer prime views of native species without the crowds. You can watch elk graze at...
Do we have to take climate risks into our own hands now?
Vox
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July 9, 2025
In 2023, my husband and I bought our house in southwest Colorado, in part, because it backed up to open space. That was the dream: trails just past the fence, a scrubby network of oak and sage stretching out into the hills beyond. But a little...
Missouri state employees face challenges as remote work ends
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY — Despite concerns that key personnel will quit if they can’t work from home, Gov. Mike Kehoe’s administration formally ended remote work for most state employees on July 1. More than four years after former Gov. Mike Parson allowed...
As market matures, Missouri’s marijuana operators face rising compliance costs
Missouri Lawyers Media
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July 9, 2025
Missouri revoked dozens of microbusiness licenses in 2024–25 Delta Extraction recall triggered statewide product recalls Marijuana packaging rules and banking fees strain operators Tax stacking case could lead to multimillion-dollar refunds As...
Nixa baseball's Wyatt Vincent could skip Missouri State for MLB Draft
Springfield News Leader - Missouri
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Wyatt Vincent ended his Nixa career as one of the more decorated athletes to come through the school. The multi-sport standout broke seemingly every Eagles career-hitting mark during his four seasons as a standout on the diamond. As a wide...
L.A. firestorms and Texas floods show communities are ill-prepared for worsening climate disasters
Los Angeles Times
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July 9, 2025
Two major climate disasters of 2025 — the Texas flooding that killed more than 100 people and the L.A. wildfires in January that resulted in 30 deaths and wiped out more than 15,000 homes and businesses — highlight the struggles officials face in...
Missouri Task Force 1 activate and deploy to Kerr County, Texas
KOAM TV 7 - Kansas
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1), a division of the Boone County Fire Protection District, has been activated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deploy as a Type III Task Force with a focus on water...
KCFD firefighters deployed with MO Task Force 1 to help with TX flood recovery
KSHB - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Task Force 1 left Columbia, Missouri, Monday evening for Kerr County, Texas, to support search and rescue operations after a flooding disaster that's killed more than 100 people. The task force was activated by the...
Tickets for Northwest Missouri vs Pittsburg State football game go on sale August 1
KC Reporter - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Tickets for the football game between Northwest Missouri State University and Pittsburg State University will be available to the public starting August 1. The match is scheduled for November 15 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City. Tickets are...
How to protect yourself in floods: Weather alerts, maps and more
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Deadly flooding in Texas, combined with the recent trauma from fatal Hurricane Helene flooding in East Tennessee, has prompted questions about warning signs during hazardous weather. The Texas flooding has left over 100 people dead and many more...
University of Central Missouri upgrades stadium lighting with Musco LED system
WC Missouri News
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July 7, 2025
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors has entered into a contract with Musco Lighting to install new LED lights at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field. This decision was announced by UCM Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics,...
Board extends President Tatum's contract at Northwest Missouri State until 2029
NW Missouri Times
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University Northwest Missouri State University's Board of Regents has decided to extend the contract of University President Dr....
Play It Again Sports Opens In Jefferson City, Promoting Sustainable Sports Equipment Resale -
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Evertise Digital) The recent opening of Play It Again Sports in Jefferson City marks a significant development for local athletes and families seeking affordable sports and fitness equipment. Located at 2525 Missouri Blvd, Suite A, the...
"A blip on our radar": MoDNR extinguishes firework-related air pollution fears
KHQA 7 - Missouri
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Missouri (KHQA) — Firework smoke can "significantly pollute the air we breathe," according to the American Lung Association (ALA). Fireworks filled the night sky during the Independence Day weekend—and while they are a symbol of celebration,...
IRS Extends Tax Relief Deadline to Nov. 3 for Missouri Storm Victims
Small Business Trends
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July 7, 2025
Heavy storms, tornadoes, and wildfires have swept across Missouri, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to step in with much-needed tax relief for affected individuals and small business owners. As these...
Northwest Missouri State offers hands-on early childhood education training
NW Missouri Times
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July 7, 2025
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University An education student at Northwest Missouri State University is gaining practical experience in a preschool classroom...
Picking wildlife-friendly lighting for your home
The Iola Register - Kansas
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July 7, 2025
Humans have inadvertently filled their towns and cities with outdoor lighting that generates a lot more light pollution than is necessary. This costs communities their starry nighttime views. It also wastes electricity and hurts pollinators and...
Girl, 13, who survived cancer dies in Missouri house fire
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
What’s Trending for Fall 2025 School in Missouri
KICK AM 1530 - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Ready or not the school year is closer than you think. The sooner you get started on your back to school shopping, the better chance you have of getting the stuff the kids will be wanting for this school year. Back to school shopping this year...