Missouri law to crack down on porch pirates
JEFFERSON CITY (Missourinet) -- A new Missouri law criminalizes porch pirates – those who steal packages and other mail left on porches.

State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) sponsored the piece included in a public safety package.

“A lot of people, it’s not just items that they may need, but
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/09/08/missouri-law-to-crack-down-on-porch-pirates/
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Battlehawks to “Battle in the Ballpark”
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Battlehawks will be participating in the Battle at the Ballpark on Saturday, August 26 at Busch Stadium. The team and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri jo
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/08/15/battlehawks-to-battle-in-the-ballpark/
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Missouri works to address low teacher retention rates
JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri has a shortage of teachers to fill badly needed positions. To make matters worse, retention rates are low, according to Paul Katnik, with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). He said Missouri loses too many early career teachers.

Improving the mentors
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Changes to pension plan access for Missouri sheriffs
JEFFERSON CITY (Missourinet) -- Beginning with the next election cycle in 2024, sheriffs elected in Missouri will have fewer options for retirement.

Two bills signe
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/27/changes-to-pension-plan-access-for-missouri-sheriffs/
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NWA returning to St. Louis for 75th-anniversary show
ST. LOUIS -- For the third consecutive year, a prestigious wrestling promotion is returning to the Gateway to the West. The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is returning to St.
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/18/nwa-returning-to-st-louis-for-75th-anniversary-show/
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Last rodeo for Missouri State Fair director
JEFFERSON CITY (MissouriNet) -- The next leader of the Missouri State Fair will have some large cowboy boots to fill. After 14 years on the job, Director Mark Wolfe is retiring.

“I wrote my letter to him and tore it up 19 times over the last six months and tossed it around in my mind. Is
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/15/last-rodeo-for-missouri-state-fair-director/
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Ameren Missouri utility rates to hike
JEFFERSON CITY (MissouriNet) -- Ameren Missouri plans to increase its electricity rates for the 1.3 million customers it serves in the central and eastern parts of the state.

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the St. Louis-based utility’s request to raise rates
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/06/17/ameren-missouri-utility-rates-to-hike/
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One dead in Monroe County accident
RURAL MONROE COUNTY, Missouri (MissouriNet) -- A semi driver reportedly failed to stop at a railroad crossing and struck a Norfolk Southern train on Sunday in Monroe County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the truck driver, Russell Minnis, 65, of Higb
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/05/21/one-dead-in-monroe-county-accident/
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Missouri childcare tax credit bill stalled
JEFFERSON CITY (MissouriNet) -- A package of tax breaks designed to help childcare centers in Missouri hire more workers failed to make it out of this year’s legislative session.

House Bill 870 would have provided tax credits for childcare provi
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/05/20/missouri-childcare-tax-credit-bill-stalled/
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