Missouri lawmaker resigns from House after fraud conviction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri legislator has resigned her seat after being convicted of falsely claiming she was giving patients stem cell treatments for COVID-19.
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Police say 1 killed in explosion during Michigan air show
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — One person has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semitruck performance Saturday at a southwestern Michigan air show, officials said.
Alpine glacier chunk detaches, killing at least 6 hikers
ROME (AP) — A large chunk of an Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and roared down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak and killing at least six and injuring eight, authorities said.
Members of Library Yarns
Members of Library Yarns met at Boonslick Regional Library on Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. to knit, crochet, and work on other crafts. Seated at the table are Vicki Ghea, staff member and facilitator, Marna Kazmaier, Penny Oswald, and Linda Runnebaum. Open to the public, the group meets every Monday at 10 a.m., except holidays. (Photo by Liz Davis)
Native Warm Season Grass Program Scheduled
SEDALIA, Mo. – One of the most often heard complaints about cool-season grasses, and tall fescue in particular, is broadly called the “summer slump”. This refers to forage growth, forage quality and livestock performance on toxic tall fescue during the summer months.
Amtrak derailment may worsen supply chain delays
One of Missouri’s busiest railroad lines is shut down after an Amtrak train struck a dump truck and derailed Monday afternoon, killing four people. The incident and subsequent investigation has potential to delay supply chains.
Missouri River Festival of the Arts ticketson sale
Happening each year on the fourth weekend in August, the Missouri River Festival of the Arts is the oldest performing arts festival in the state of Missouri and is held in the oldest theater in continuous use west of the Allegheny Mountains, Thespian Hall. Sponsored by the Friends of Historic Boonville and under the artistic direction of David Halen, Concertmaster of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra as well as the Aspen Music Festival, the MRFA is three nights of classical music featuring world-class musicians with performers from both the Kansas City and St. Louis Symphonies joining together on one stage.
Heritage Days parade draws a large crowd despite the heat
The annual Heritage Days parade drew a large crowd to downtown on Saturday morning, June 25. With over 60 entries, there were all the elements you look for in a parade. There were class floats, business floats, an antique tractor parade complete with steam engine, fire trucks, the Shriners brought clowns, and of course, the most important element of all, candy for all the children to collect. The Boonville Silver Pirate marching band had both high school and middle school students participating. Turning Pointe Dance Studio wowed the crowd with a short routine they learned for the parade. Candidates running in the August Primary were among the participants, handing out candy and fliers to all who lined the street.
Local non-profits benefit from fireworks sales
For some, one of the best parts of Independence Day is fireworks. There are two non-profit organizations in the area that can supply all the firepower one needs to have a bang-up celebration.
Chamber to host Meet the Candidates
With the August Primary fast approaching, campaigning for public office is in full swing. Candidates are out meeting people and trying to get their name and message across to the voting public. As in the past, the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Meet the Candidate night. The Chamber hosts a special candidate night for each contested race for our Boonville City Council seats or for our county positions within Cooper County, and if necessary, try to schedule participation from candidates running for state positions. This year, Meet the Candidates will be on Thursday, July 14. The forum will be held at United Church of Christ’s Activities Building, 700 E Spring Street, Boonville and begin at 7 p.m. Meet the Candidates provides a public forum where the local media and public can ask questions through a moderator to the participating candidates in contested races.