Local Interests
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Missouri DED awards more than $25 million to 52 community improvement projects
JEFFERSON, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Thursday it has awarded a total of more than $25 million…
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Freeman Hospital calls attention to women’s heart disease
JOPLIN, Mo. – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women of any age in the United States,…
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Schmidt votes to protect America’s energy independence
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after voting Friday to pass H.R. 26, the Protecting American…
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Missouri sex offender admits possessing, sending child pornography
ST. LOUIS – A registered sex offender from Farmington, Missouri on Friday admitted possessing child sexual abuse material and sending…
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MoDOT accepting applications for Summer Youth Transportation Conference
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting students across the state to apply for the 2025 Youth…
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BBB: Watch out for romance scams, especially in online dating
Looking for love? BBB recommends looking out for romance scams – especially if you’re dating online, because AI tools and…
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February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri with emphasis on preparedness
JEFFERSON CITY – It’s been an active year for earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), with 293 minor quakes reported…
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Burlison on Elon Musk and DOGE
Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison believes the Democratic Party is wrong in their complaints about DOGE and Elon Musk. He…
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Jasper County residents deal with troubling and persistent smell
Over the last few months, an area encompassing parts of Webb City, Carterville, and the Heritage Acres area has intermittently…
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I-44 expansion main priority for SW Missouri Congress Burlison in 2025
Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison told Newstalk KZRG that he is making the expansion of I-44 one of his major…
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