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Missourians voted for a higher minimum wage and paid sick leave. Both are under attack

Minimum wage workers in Missouri got a raise January 1 — from $12.30 to $13.75 an hour — and in May, they're set to begin accruing paid sick time, too. Missouri voters approved these changes on Election Day with the passage of Proposition A. But those changes are at risk of being held up in court.

Missouri · 2025-03-11
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DNR threatens Columbia stormwater permit over homeless encampments

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has requested that the city of Columbia create a plan to minimize waste from homeless encampments from getting into public waters. DNR sent a letter to the city, along with Boone County and the University of Missouri, on Feb. 28, 2025. It said it wants to see the issue addressed before it will renew their "Municipal Separate Storm System (MS4) Operating Permit Renewal." The post DNR threatens Columbia stormwater permit over homeless encampments appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 2025-03-11

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City officials want to buy up dozens of vacant properties in north St. Louis, many of them owned by Paul McKee

ST. LOUIS — There's a new push to buy back vacant properties that haven't seen development in years in north St. Louis. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, which is staffed by the St. Louis Development Corporation, began the effort for dozens of properties in north city neighborhoods along Cass Avenue, Elliot Avenue, Laflin Avenue, Magazine Street, Sheridan Avenue, Howard Street, and other streets.

St. Louis, MO · 2025-03-11
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Two days with severe risks for our area over the next 4 days

While we are enjoying the amazing weather we have for much of this week, we are still keeping an eye on an approaching system that is set to arrive late this week and impact a lot of the weekend. The low pressure that is currently impacting Los Angeles is set...

Arkansas · 2025-03-11
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Pup From Missouri Is Constantly Overlooked Because Of His Extreme Underbite

If there is one thing that always breaks my heart, it’s seeing dogs who struggle to find a loving home because of some physical disability. They are constantly overlooked because of something they can’t control at all, and it can only negatively impact their life. The worst part...

Blue Springs, MO · 2025-03-11

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Enjoy the spring fever! The Farmers' Almanac says new season may be cool and wet

NORTHEAST MISSOURI & SOUTHEAST IOWA — Spring fever is here although we are still in the winter season. According to the Farmers' Almanac, it may take its time sticking around this season. Its prediction for spring calls for a very wet and cool season. The Farmers' Almanac also includes...

Missouri · 2025-03-11

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Missouri House passes bill to keep value of used cars and property tax rates in check

The Missouri House sends the Senate a bill designed to keep the values of used vehicles in check. The Housed voted unanimously last week to pass HB 816. It was sponsored by Republican state Representative Roger Reedy, who said in the era immediately after the COVID pandemic, the supply lines for parts and vehicles were hindered. That drove up the demand and value of used vehicles, which led to higher property tax bills for Missouri residents.

Missouri · 2025-03-10

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Tis the season for invasive yard moles

With these wonderful spring temperatures, we’ll start to see a new set of challenges from the pest perspective. As we focus more on our outdoor landscapes, we’ll notice the increased activity of moles as our soil softens.

St. Louis, MO · 2025-03-10

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Six charged after Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force search in Miller County

Several people were charged after a narcotics search warrant was served in Miller County by the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force. Investigators served the warrant at a property owned by Wendy Ash on Saturday. They found a baggie with methamphetamine on Ash. In two bedrooms, they found 13 different firearms. Several...

Miller County, MO · 2025-03-10

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Missouri Secretary of State withdraws state funding of digital library catalog

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is pausing funding to the digital library catalog company Overdrive until it can prove that it has as safeguards barring children from accessing inappropriate content. The action comes after a Missouri Senate committee heard a bill last week seeking regulation of digital library catalogs, alleging Overdrive-run app Sora allows […]

Missouri · 2025-03-10

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Missouri House gives initial approval to allow open enrollment in public schools

Roughly 43 states allow open enrollment in public schools and some state lawmakers want Missouri to be the next. The state House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that would let K-12 public schools decide if they want students from neighboring districts to enroll in their district.

Missouri · 2025-03-11

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Authorities seize more than 70 illegal gambling machines in Dunklin Co.

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A recent coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies in Dunklin County led to a big bust of illegal gambling machines. Dunklin Co. Sheriff Nick Darter said his office worked with the Malden Department of Public Safety, Kennett Police Dept. and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control to execute eight search warrants throughout the county on Monday, March 10.

Dunklin County, MO · 2025-03-11

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Chance of Severe Thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday

The Ken-Tenn area will be seeing Spring like temperatures this week. Along with daytime highs in the 70’s will be the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms starting Friday. Memphis National Weather Service Meteorologist John Sirmon told Thunderbolt News that forecasters already have their sights set on the possible...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

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Columbia man charged after kicking officer in the chin during arrest

A Columbia man was being held in the Boone County Jail, accused of kicking a police officer in the chin. On Friday, March 7, at 10:43 a.m., officers responded to a report that a man was banging on a door while high on methamphetamine, according to court documents. When the...

Columbia, MO · 2025-03-10