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MDC ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR NEXT CLASS OF CONSERVATION AGENTS

THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION (MDC) IS ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM JUNE 25TH THROUGH AUGUST 5TH FOR ITS NEXT CLASS OF CONSERVATION AGENT TRAINEES. TO APPLY — AND FOR INFORMATION ON SALARY RANGE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, DEGREE...Read More

MO DEPT OF AG REMINDING FARMERS ABOUT PESTICIDE HALT DATES

THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS REMINDING ALL FARMERS AND PESTICIDE APPLICATORS ACROSS MISSOURI THAT, ACCORDING TO MISSOURI’S 24C LABEL, ALL APPLICATIONS OF ENGENIA, FEXAPAN AND XTENDIMAX FOR THE 2018 GROWING SEASON MUST COME TO A HALT...Read More

NORTH DAVIESS SCHOOL BOARD TO ENTER COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION PROGRAM

THE NORTH DAVIESS SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED TO ENTER THE COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION PROGRAM, WHICH ALLOWS THE DISTRICT TO OFFER FREE MEALS TO ALL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT AT THEIR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MONDAY. PRINCIPAL KELLY HIGHTOWER REPORTED...Read More

DWI AND WARRANTS MAKE UP TROOP H ARREST LIST FOR TUESDAY

TROOP H OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL HAD A FAIRLY SLOW DAY FOR ARRESTS TUESDAY WITH JUST TWO SO FAR PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED. THE FIRST ARREST WAS AT 11:10 A.M. IN HARRISON COUNTY WHEN TROOPERS ARRESTED 40-YEAR-OLD RODNEY J....Read More

HWY. 36 RESURFACING THROUGH CAMERON ANNOUNCED

THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS ANNOUNCED A MAJOR ROAD RESURFACING ON U.S. HIGHWAY 36 FOLLOWING THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. MO-DOT HAS ANNOUNCED THAT CONTRACTORS WITH HERZOG WILL COMPLETE THE RESURFACING THAT WILL RUN FROM ROUTE...Read More

DEMOCRATS SUING TO BLOCK LT. GOV. APPOINTMENT

(AP) THE MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS SUING TO TRY TO BLOCK THE APPOINTMENT OF MIKE KEHOE AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, REVIVING A LONGSTANDING DEBATE OVER WHETHER THE GOVERNOR HAS THE POWER TO FILL THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH’S NUMBER TWO...Read More

Local and Regional Sports

HIGH SCHOOL ALL STATE BASEBALL SELECTIONS RELEASED

NORTHEAST NODAWAY, PATTONSBURG, AND BRAYMER WERE ALL REPRESENTED ON THE CLASS 1 ALL STATE BASEBALL TEAM SELECTED BY THE MISSOURI HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION. SPENCER WEIR OF NORTHEAST NODAWAY AND GABE ROGERS OF BRAYMER WERE BOTH...Read More

IGHSAU RELEASES POSTSEASON PAIRINGS

CLASS 1A REGIONAL GAMES BEGIN ON JULY 2ND. CENTRAL DECATUR HOSTS SEYMOUR IN THE FIRST ROUND OF CLASS 1A REGION 6 SOFTBALL. WAYNE HOSTS MORMON TRAIL IN THE FIRST ROUND OF CLASS 1A REGION 6. LAMONI HEADS...Read More

LINTHACUM COMMITS TO MU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM

THE MISSOURI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM RECEIVED A COMMITMENT FOR THEIR 2019 RECRUITING CLASS OVER THE WEEKEND. MICAH LINTHACUM OF JEFFERSON CITY ANNOUNCED HER INTENT TO BE PART OF THE MISSOURI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM ON HER TWITTER ACCOUNT....Read More

NEVADA GRIFFONS 13, CHILLICOTHE MUDCATS 3

submitted by Paul Sturm CHILLICOTHE, MO. — THE CHILICOTHE MUDCATS’ GENERAL TREND OF GOOD STARTING PITCHING CONTINUED SUNDAY AS THEY WRAPPED UP THEIR 3-GAMES WEEKEND HOME SERIES OF COLLEGE-LEVEL, WOOD-BAT BASEBALL WITH THE NEVADA (NUH-VAY-DUH) GRIFFONS. HOWEVER,...Read More

AG News

CME dairy prices mostly down Wednesday June 20, 2018
After a one-day break from sliding prices, milk futures dropped again at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. Class Three June milk was unchanged at $15.32. July was down $.12 at $15.00. August was down $.06 to $15.56. September was down $.03 to $16.09. The milk futures from October through next May ranged from one two […]
Supply and demand concerns pressure hog futures June 20, 2018
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day mostly higher despite pressure from outside markets. Fundamentals were mixed and there are expectations for a friendly Cattle on Feed report on Friday. June live cattle closed $.50 higher at $109.02 and August live cattle closed $.22 higher at $106.65. August feeder cattle closed $.20 lower […]
Ag leaders call for elimination of Canada’s class 7 milk as part of NAFTA June 20, 2018
Ag leaders say it would be in Canada’s best interest to do away with their Class 7 milk pricing program in order to complete the North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the U.S. shouldn’t be dictating Canada to do away with their supply management system, but they need to manage […]
Trade analyst says trilateral NAFTA works best June 20, 2018
A trade economist says a move to bilateral agreements between the three NAFTA countries would degrade the existing ecosystem that’s been benefiting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for 20 years. Earlier this month, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said President Trump is contemplating a shift in NAFTA negotiations, with a preference to negotiate with […]

MissouriNet News

Trump tariffs blamed for potential closure of major southeast Missouri employer June 21, 2018
The last major U.S. nail manufacturer – located in southeast Missouri – could be out of business by Labor Day. George Skarich of Mid Continent Nail Corporation in Poplar Bluff says President Trump’s 25% tariff on steel imports is pricing the company out of the market. If it closes, about 500 workers would be in […]
Missouri experts weigh in on this week’s Supreme Court punt on gerrymandering June 20, 2018
The Supreme Court this week passed on two opportunities this term to determine when and whether states violate the Constitution by drawing electoral maps that sharply favor one political party. The high bench declined to establish when partisan gerrymandering goes too far in cases brought by Democrats in Wisconsin and Republicans in Maryland. Both decisions […]
State agency issues permit for proposed mid-Missouri cattle feeding operation June 20, 2018
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued an operating permit to Pipestone Veterinary Clinic’s Tipton East for its plans to build a 7,000-sow concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in mid-Missouri’s Clarksburg. A news release from the department says the facility’s application shows compliance with the state’s clean water regulations. Missouri Pork Association Executive Director […]
Defending champ Nurski leads Missouri’s 111th amateur golf championship June 20, 2018
The 111th Missouri Amateur Championship started play Tuesday at Dalhousie Golf Course in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The Missouri Golf Association welcomed a full field of 147 players to the tournament. Official play started this morning with golfers teeing off at 7:30 followed by a second wave of players teeing off at 12:15 this afternoon. The […]

National News

Trump's Executive Order On Family Separation: What It Does And Doesn't Do June 21, 2018
The president ended a policy that sent children to government-run facilities away from their parents, but critics say he created new problems, and kids already held may be there indefinitely.
MIT Clears Junot Díaz Of Sexual Misconduct Allegations June 21, 2018
After a month-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and verbal abuse, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz has been cleared by MIT to continue teaching there next year.
In The Stands And On The Sidelines, The World Comes To The World Cup June 21, 2018
The tournament so far has been full of surprises, with Senegal and Japan emerging as fan favorites. Here are a few stories we're following.
Hungary Passes 'Stop Soros' Laws, Bans Aid To Undocumented Immigrants June 20, 2018
The right-wing parliament made it illegal for organizations and individuals to help asylum-seekers. A separate constitutional amendment declared an "alien population" can't be settled in the country.
'We Want No Part Of It': Airlines Say Flights Are Not For Separating Families June 20, 2018
American Airlines, United and Frontier issued statements Wednesday asking that authorities refrain from using their flights for a controversial immigration policy that the president later walked back.
Separating Kids From Their Parents Can Lead To Long-Term Health Problems June 20, 2018
Though the federal government is changing its policy of separating immigrant children and parents, some children who were detained may suffer ongoing health consequences from the trauma.
'Born Independent,' Taiwan's Defiant New Generation Is Coming Of Age June 20, 2018
Much of Taiwan's older generation sees itself as exiles from China. Younger people, including a metal vocalist-turned-legislator, identify the island as home — a free society independent from China.
For Some Japanese Americans, Border Separations Are Déjà Vu June 20, 2018
The reports from the border this week sent a collective shudder through many Japanese American communities around the country.
Former Washington, D.C., Archbishop Removed From Ministry Over Abuse Allegation June 20, 2018
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick denies having sexually abused a teenager when he was a priest in New York decades ago but says he accepts the Holy See's decision that he refrain from any public ministry.
For Next U.S. Commander In Afghanistan, 'This Is About Protecting U.S. Citizens' June 20, 2018
"I can't guarantee you a timeline or an end date" for the war, Lt. Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller, President Trump's pick to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan, told a Senate panel on Tuesday.

World News

In The Stands And On The Sidelines, The World Comes To The World Cup
The tournament so far has been full of surprises, with Senegal and Japan emerging as fan favorites. Here are a few stories we're following.
Hungary Passes 'Stop Soros' Laws, Bans Aid To Undocumented Immigrants
The right-wing parliament made it illegal for organizations and individuals to help asylum-seekers. A separate constitutional amendment declared an "alien population" can't be settled in the country.
'Born Independent,' Taiwan's Defiant New Generation Is Coming Of Age
Much of Taiwan's older generation sees itself as exiles from China. Younger people, including a metal vocalist-turned-legislator, identify the island as home — a free society independent from China.
Ahead Of Turkey's Election, Rising Inflation And Weakening Currency Loom
The Turkish president is holding elections next week in an attempt to win a new term in an already powerful presidency. But Turkey's economy is worrying voters.