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Childcare subsidy waitlist continues to grow as some care centers shut down

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of families are waiting to receive childcare subsidies after being placed on a waitlist while the state waits for more program openings. As the waitlist grows, more child care centers in areas that serve low-income families have been forced to close their doors. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education opened The post Childcare subsidy waitlist continues to grow as some care centers shut down appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 2d

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‘It’s troubling’: Missouri veteran benefits inaccessible for most veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before Anthony and Lindsey Bazalaki committed themselves to each other, they committed to their country. “Regardless of why you chose to do it, whether it’s to pay back a country that took you in as a political refugee, or whether it’s just to get away from the small town that you grew up in, whatever the reason for, the sacrifice was made,” Lindsey said.

Missouri · 2d
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District Championship Showdown! Camdenton vs. Helias & Osage Season Recap | Week 12

It's championship week for Camdenton! Coach Cole Walker previews the Lakers' big rematch against undefeated Helias, while Coach Shannon Jolley reflects on Osage's 11–1 season and what's ahead for the Indians! 🏈🔥. Central Ozarks Medical Center - COMC Lake Expo Price & Randle, LLC Save MO Lives Camdenton...

Camdenton, MO · 1d
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Country Herald

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Missouri Weather Alert: 24° Cold, Wind Chills Near 23° Nov 12-16

Missouri residents face a sharp November cold snap as temperatures tumble toward 24 degrees, with wind chills potentially reaching 23 degrees before a gradual warmup returns to the Ozarks.

Springfield, MO · 2d

kbia.org

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 3d

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Mother returns home after having twins in Missouri's first prison nursery program

NEOSHO — Kathy Briggs spent years in and out of incarceration, struggling with addiction and wondering whether she would ever become the mother she wanted to be. Briggs spent nearly a year in Missouri's first prison nursery program at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia before her release in January 2026.

Vandalia, MO · 1d

Animal of Things

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Missouri Trapping Season Opens November 15, but Raccoon, Opossum and Skunk Open August 1 and Several Species Run Into April

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Missouri’s 2026-27 trapping season does not start on a single date. Raccoon, opossum and striped skunk open August 1, most other furbearers open November 15, and coyote, raccoon, opossum and skunk get an extra window on private land into April. Trapping season in Missouri 2026-27 also comes with rules that differ from hunting: daily trap … This article, Missouri Trapping Season Opens November 15, but Raccoon, Opossum and Skunk Open August 1 and Several Species Run Into April , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Connecticut Allows Gray Squirrel Hunting for Most of the Year, but Backyard Shooting and Poison Remain Tightly Restricted • Elk Hunting Season in North Carolina: Two Permits, One Raffle, and What Hunters Need to Know • Shock Collar Laws in Wisconsin: What Dog Owners Need to Know

Missouri · 11h

fastfoodclub.com

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Cold Beer And Burgers Have Been Going Strong At These 7 Missouri Taverns Since Before Your Time

Some Missouri taverns were serving burgers long before your grandparents learned to drive. These are not shiny new chains with matching menus. They are old brick bars, Route 66 stops, and pool halls that still fill up on a Friday night. If you like a good burger in a place with real history, this list is your next road trip plan.

Missouri · 1d

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Missouri Hunters Harvest Record 36 Black Bears

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri hunters harvested a record 36 black bears during the state’s sixth bear hunting season, held Oct. 17-30, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). More than 5,200 hunters applied in May for 2,000 available permits. The season’s maximum allowable harvest was 60 bears....

Missouri · 3d

CDLLife

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Missouri Governor calls out fellow Governor for lax protocol issuing CDLs after deadly crash involving illegal immigrant with Illinois CDL

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe called out fellow Governor JB Pritzker on Friday following a deadly crash involving an illegal immigrant with an Illinois CDL.  The deadly crash killed a mother and her two children in Kansas City earlier this week. On Friday, November 13th, Kehoe took to X to share a letter addressed to Governor […] The post Missouri Governor calls out fellow Governor for lax protocol issuing CDLs after deadly crash involving illegal immigrant with Illinois CDL appeared first on CDLLife .

Missouri · 19h

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These 9 Mom-And-Pop Diners In Missouri Serve Up Outrageously Delicious Food

Want to find the most delicious mom-and-pop diners in Missouri?. These 9 diners serve up outrageously good food and genuine small-town warmth!. 1. Casper’s Diner (Springfield) There are diners that look interesting from the outside, and then there’s Casper’s, which looks like someone had a really great idea and...

Missouri · 2d

travelmag.com

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10 Missouri Diners Serving Hearty Breakfasts, Fresh Biscuits And Hot Coffee

In Missouri, a hungry customer named Stretch once ordered himself into breakfast history. Back in 1972, his appetite inspired a towering plate of hash browns, eggs, chili, cheese, and vegetables. They named the dish after him. Imagine being so hungry you end up on the menu. And Stretch has company...

Missouri · 2d

KICK AM 1530

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Missouri Searching for 3 Missing Powerball Winners in Past Week

Missouri Lottery looking for 3 missing Powerball winners who picked up winning tickets over the past few days.

Missouri · 3d

mysullivannews.net

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Area Schools Face $5.5 Million Funding Shortfall Under State Budget Proposal

Ten area school districts could receive a combined $5.55 million less than Missouri's school funding formula calls for in the next fiscal year, according to estimates released by Crawford County R-I Superintendent Brian Witt. The projected shortfall includes $907,480 for Potosi, $835,223 for St. Clair, $755,760 for Sullivan and $338,498...

Crawford County, MO · 1d

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This Missouri Cave Has a 100-Foot-Wide Entrance and 8,500 Years of Human History

A Missouri cave near Springfield has an entrance measuring 100 feet wide and 55 feet tall, but its history is even more remarkable. Evidence of human activity at Smallin Civil War Cave stretches back more than 8,500 years. The cave was documented by explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in 1819 and...

Ozark, MO · 1d

takingthekids.com

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This Missouri Train Restaurant Stacks Homestyle Favorites On The Table And Wins Over Locals

Your burger arrives by train. It rolls along an overhead track, then drops down to your table on a little elevator. The ordering part is just as fun. Every table has a telephone, so you call the kitchen yourself. Kids often get paper engineer hats, which makes the whole meal...

Missouri · 4d

familyvacationsus.com

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These 7 Old-School Missouri Cafes Still Serve Breakfast All Day, Pie Included

One Missouri cafe serves pie on the same menu as a dish called the Belly Buster Omelet. I read that and grinned. Somebody there clearly understands priorities. Another spot saves a special pie for Wednesdays only. A third keeps a gift shop up front, so you can grab a souvenir after your pancakes.

Missouri · 2d

labortribune.com

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Democrat Fred Wellman defeats longtime Republican Rep. Ann Wagner for Missouri’s Second District

Democrat Fred Wellman has defeated long-time Republican U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner, marking the first time in 36 years a Democrat has won the Republican-leaning Missouri Second Congressional District. Wellman, an Army veteran who was endorsed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, won the race by 51 percent against Wagner’s 46 percent. Libertarian...

Missouri · 2d

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More Than 8 Years Later, The Same Family Still Runs The Smoker At These Eight Missouri Barbecue Joints

Some barbecue spots open with a bang and fade a few years later, but Missouri has a stubborn streak of family pits that just keep going. The eight places on this list have been smoking meat for decades, and the same families still guide the recipes, the sauce, and the smoker.

St. Louis, MO · 2d