The Poplar Bluff City Council has voted to begin shutting down and dismantling Missouri’s last known gas chamber used to kill shelter animals, according to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).The society said a $15,000 grant will help support the closure of the machine while funding training and other resources to help shelter … Read more
Federal agencies are warning the public, including in Missouri, to beware of scammers taking advantage of people looking to help hurricane victims in Florida, North Carolina, and elsewhere. In a statement, the U.S. Justice Department says various types of scams often appear after a natural disaster, including fraudulent charities that imitate the names of legitimate … Read more
Missouri is appealing a ruling by a federal judge that struck down part of the state’s sex offender law regarding Halloween. Last week, U.S. District Judge John Ross ruled it was unconstitutional to require registered sex offenders to post signs outside their homes on Halloween night reading “no candy or treats at this residence.” Attorney … Read more
The website Wallet-Hub has released its list of the safest cities in the U.S. But Marshall Griffin reports that three Missouri cities have received rather low rankings: [mo9NotSafe] SOC :33
A Boil advisory in the Perryville-Bertling area affects 110 homes, lasting until Friday afternoon at around 4 pm due to a water main break. According to an email from the city of Cape Girardeau, the road where the water main broke is open.
Meanwhile, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 124th Recruit … Read more
In response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from the State of Florida, Governor Mike Parson has ordered 100 Missouri National Guard (MONG) members, 21 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers and civilian support staff, and five Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (MO DMAT-1) members to Florida to aid Hurricane Milton response efforts. … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should have results later this month that provide more insight into how a Missouri resident, who hadn’t had any contact with infected animals or food, contracted a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is excited to announce a game-changing $1 million gift from Charles Stamp, a 1971 graduate of SEMO, to support the construction of its new Cyber Command Center.The new, state-of-the-art Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center will enhance SEMO’s highly regarded cybersecurity program, which recently collaborated with IBM to provide students with … Read more
Sikeston will soon handle most of the 911 calls in Scott County after an agreement was approved by the Sikeston City Council during their meeting held Monday. The five-year agreement will see all Scott County 911 calls except those coming from Scott City handled by communications officers at Sikeston Department of Public Safety. The number … Read more