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Missouri woman to retire after $3 million scratch-off win
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – “I’m a couple years past due for retirement.”. A woman in Franklin County, Missouri, is more than ready to enter her golden years after winning a $3 million top prize on a scratchers game. She purchased the winning $3,000,000 Spectacular ticket at K’s...
Periodical cicadas may be dying off, but their effects may linger through next summer
As June wraps up, the cicada symphony is coming to an end, but homeowners may see some lingering effects of the summertime insects. In parts of the state that experienced the cicada swarm, folks may notice heavily-damaged twigs or branches and yellowing or browning leaves. This is known as flagging. As Springfield and Columbia...
St. Louis-area black bear sightings to rise, conservationists say
ST. LOUIS — Countless black bears used to call Missouri home before Europeans colonized the land. The bears have been considered rare since 1850 and were nearly eliminated by 1931 before reintroduction efforts in Arkansas gave the animals a fighting chance, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. A...
As unregulated gaming machines flood Missouri, many argue they put children at risk
ST. LOUIS — There's a controversial debate in Missouri that has led to the unchecked proliferation of gaming machines, commonly seen at gas stations and convenience stores. The debate over the legality of these machines has reached a boiling point. The state of Missouri limits gambling to the confines...
Bass Pro Shops donates 50,000 fishing poles; Drury University honors alumni
Johnny Morris, angler, conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops, is challenging families everywhere to get outside and enjoy the wonders of fishing and the great outdoors this summer with the Gone Fishing event. To kick off the event, Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating more than 50,000...
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