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Kansas City police crack down on dangerous illegal sideshows where ‘criminals show off their cars and driving skills’
Kansas City police have decided to crack down on “criminals” who take part in what are called “illegal sideshows”, at which drivers show off their cars and skills by driving dangerously fast, doing burn-outs, donuts, drifting and powersliding, and other complicated maneouvres, making a nuisance of themselves, and often shutting [more ...]
Columbia Police arrest suspect for ‘shooting with injuries’
Columbia Police have arrested and charged a suspect for “shooting with injuries” on Jacobs Place, on September 8, and are now appealing for information. Police said that, at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sept. 8, Columbia Police responded to a disturbance involving a weapon in the 2800 block of Jacobs Place. [more ...]
Homicides in St. Louis down by ‘nearly 40 percent’, says Mayor Jones
The homicide rate in St. Louis has decreased by nearly 40 percent, and the Mayor Tishaura O. Jones administration appears to be taking credit for it, saying the figure has decreased every year since Jones took control. Newly released crime data, released by the St. Louis Police Department, for August [more ...]
Kansas City to give 1,000 more free trees to residents this fall
Canopy Cover KC is launching another round of free trees this fall towards its goal to plant 10,000 trees by Summer 2026. In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and Bridging the Gap, the program will provide 1,000 free trees to Kansas City residents to support the enhancement of the [more ...]
US agricultural sector expected to have mixed fortunes going forward, say scientists
By Courtney Perrett, cperrett@missouri.edu. Image by Kyle Spradley. The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) has released an update to its annual baseline report, in which it finds that net farm income has fallen due to lower crop prices. United States net farm income in 2024...
Missouri Governor declares September ‘Rice Month’
Probably not many people realise this but Missouri is actually one of the largest producers of rice in the United States. So, on behalf of Missouri rice producers, Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed September to be “Rice Month” in Missouri. The proclamation was presented to Missouri Rice Research & Merchandising...
Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri
For Rob Myers, preparing farmers for a productive future is a top priority. With over $40 million in funding, his center is transforming farming techniques in Missouri and beyond For centuries, American farmers have strived to produce more crops. In recent years, challenges such as an unpredictable climate and shifts...
Missouri offering $250,000 grants to small businesses in agricultural sector
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for funding through the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program. Missouri entities seeking to add value to agricultural products may submit applications until October 4, 2024. The SEGA Innovation Grant Program was created in...
Intense Midwest Heat Wave Exacerbated by “Corn Sweat”
During the hot summer months, a unique phenomenon occurs in the vast cornfields of the Midwest known as "corn sweat" or evapotranspiration. This process, where crops release moisture into the air, plays a significant role in the regional climate dynamics. As corn plants engage in photosynthesis, they open tiny pores...
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