Laura Wax

Laura Wax

HISTORICALLY YOURS

War is a game changer and many things we take for granted today didn’t exist before 1900 and, in fact, came out of World War I.

Governor Mike Kehoe Proclaims May as Beef Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Today, on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed May as Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation to members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and local beef producers during a ceremony at the Missouri Capitol.

Mid-MO organizations awarded $447,900 in waste reduction grants

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: The Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District has issued a total of $447,900 in grant awards to seven organizations. The MMSWMD grant program supports waste reduction, recycling, composting, education and market development projects in eight counties – Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage.

Athlete of the Week

𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠! The winners are Isy Atkins, Boonville and Weston Rentel, Pilot Grove. Way to go athletes! Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beware of Scams!

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue is warning Missourians of ongoing nationwide text scams. The department has received a large increase in calls reporting these phishing texts. These texts are often threatening, claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue or Department of Motor Vehicles and may include a warning regarding unpaid traffic violations, outstanding toll charges, or fines owed.

Planned road work for Mid-Missouri

April 28 – May 4, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

BRLMOBILE2GO winter/spring outreach schedule

Boonslick Regional Library’s Outreach Services, BRLMobile2GO, provides outreach to Pettis, Benton and Cooper counties to residents who are not able to visit a library location, including senior centers, day cares, schools, community centers and remote areas. BRL2GO provides free Wi-Fi access to rural communities, brings books to community centers, schools and rural areas, delivers books on a schedule each month, brings specifically requested titles or a new collection at each visit, and provides all Outreach Services free of charge. We look forward to serving you!

Missouri Department of Agriculture launches annual focus on Missouri agriculture photo contest

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 16th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest runs through June 6th and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture, which have been taken since January 1, 2022.

REAL ID Deadline: May 7

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025, is less than two weeks away. The Missouri Department of Revenue encourages Missouri residents to verify their driver license or identification card is REAL ID compliant, before the May 7, 2025 enforcement date.