Newsletter Early Week
Perry Agriculture Lab works to help farmers
It’s all in the soil. That is something farmers live by. They plant their crops year after year working for the best yield.
DAR hosts reception for new citizens
On Friday, June 13, 2025, 15 individuals from nine countries took the final step to become U.S. citizens by taking the Oath of Allegiance at the Hannibal Federal Building.
Van-Far bids farewell to beloved music teacher Kay Bunge
The halls of Van-Far School District will sound a little quieter this fall as the district says farewell to one of its most cherished educators. After years of inspiring students with her passion, talent, and dedication, Kay Bunge is retiring from her role as the district’s music teacher.
Local pastor seeks help to stay in the U.S.
United Methodist Church Pastor Beomseon Hong is concerned about his immigration status.
Courtney Rowe crowned as Miss Missouri
MEXICO—The 55th anniversary of the Miss Missouri competition culminated with the crowning of a new Miss Missouri and she is Courtney Rowe, a Kansas City native.
Replant or roll with it? MU guide weighs costs, payoffs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When faced with a sparse or failed stand, crop producers have to ask themselves a difficult question: Should I replant?
U.S. Sen. Hawley demands Tyson child labor probe. Trump's cuts to DOL could make that difficult
Despite rising child labor violations and new Senate demands to investigate the nation’s largest meat processor, the U.S. Department of Labor remains silent on whether it has the staff to conduct future probes amidst a major reduction in its workforce.
St. Louis waits for aid as FEMA response to Missouri disasters is slowest in 15 years
When a tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011, killing 161 people and causing about $2 billion in damage, President Barack Obama issued a major disaster declaration the next day.
Missouri struggles to administer safety net programs
When Courtney Leader gets the letter from the state each year telling her it’s time to recertify her daughter’s Medicaid eligibility, she scrambles to make sure the paperwork gets to the right place.