BY JORDAN MEIER, Missouri News Network
A first responder’s job is not easy, and with the COVID-19 outbreak their jobs have gotten harder and more dangerous. Across Missouri, police officers, firefighters and EMTs have contracted COVID-19.
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New state budget plan would allocate up to $5 billion over next three months for crisis
BY MADISON CZOPEK,Missouri News Network
Sitting at least 6 feet apart from one another, state senators met Tuesday to debate a more than $5 billion COVID-19 relief spending package which would provide additional funding through the end of June.
Fish safely in face of COVID-19 pandemic
By Bill Cooper
The COVID-19 Pandemic has touched every arena of our lives bringing the masses of our society virtually to a standstill. Extreme cautions have been taken by government and private entities to prevent the rapid spread of this deadly disease. Many have adapted ingenious ways to spend the newfound time on their hands in constructive and enjoyable ways.
Farmers face unique safety risks during COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers face unique safety risks as COVID-19 continues to spread.
The predicted peak of the COVID-19 outbreak likely will hit as spring planting season shifts into high gear, says Rusty Lee, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy.
MU Extension offers Wednesday town hall meetings online for farmers, gardeners
University of Missouri Extension is offering online town hall meetings led by agronomy, livestock and horticulture specialists.
St. James schools to use newspaper for student assignments
Last week, the St. James School District announced it will remain closed through May 1, with the district planning on reopening schools on May 4. To ensure student learning, staff members will provide contact with students and parent through Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) and providing learning opportunities in the Saint James Press beginning this week. Every family in the district will receive a newspaper free to them to use during starting this week.