Last year’s 4.0 southeast Missouri temblor reminded many that New Madrid Seismic Zone is an active earthquake zone and importance of ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ exercise
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Enrollment up for third consecutive semester at ECC
Enrollment at East Central College is up this fall, bucking the national trend of declining enrollment among public colleges and universities.
Road improvements across mid-Missouri approved by Transportation Commission
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has approved over $11 million in contracts to improve roads across mid-Missouri.
State Historical Society of Missouri collecting material for Route 66 centennial
U.S. Highway 66, fondly called “Route 66” or “The Mother Road,” is celebrating its centennial in 2026. To prepare for the iconic road’s 100th anniversary, the State Historical Society of Missouri is launching a Route 66 collecting initiative focused on preserving the road’s history within the state.
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15
While most Americans feel safest at home, research shows that three-quarters of fire deaths and injuries occur in our homes and that people are now more likely to die in a residential fire than they were in 1980. That's why the National Fire Prevention Week, Oct, 9-15, theme is "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape."
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- It’s deer season, stay alert
- Missouri receives $95 million through State Small Business Credit Initiative to support small business growth statewide
- Department of Natural Resources encourages Missourians to report local drought impacts
- Governor Parson Proclaims Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day in Missouri