Missouri Extension Effort Targets Social Isolation, Loneliness

The University of Missouri Extension Office is tackling a common mental health issue that can impact physical health: Loneliness. Naomi Meinertz is an Extension Aging Specialist. “Loneliness makes older adults more likely to have symptoms of dementia,”
Maryville R-II celebrates longtime employees’ retirements
Six long-time employees of the Maryville R-II school district are retiring at the end of the school year, with years of service ranging from 11 to 28 years. The retirees were recognized at the May 20 school
Why can’t spies fart in bed?
They might blow their cover.
MFD Hosted Training Course
This weekend, the Maryville Fire Department was proud to hosted the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Structural Firefighting Techniques course, bringing together 22 firefighters from more than seven fire departments. Over 4 classroom hours and 8 hours
Iowa DNR Urges Safety
As warmer weather brings more people to Iowa’s rivers and lakes for outdoor water activities, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents to prioritize safety. Officials warn of hidden dangers in local waterways, such as
Officials in Newark NJ impose nightly curfew near ICE detention center following protests

Newark New Jersey officials have established a nightly curfew around the Delaney Hall immigration detention center after several days of demonstrations culminated in clashes between protesters and law enforcement. Mayor Ras Baraka announced that the restriction encompasses
Reward grows to $60,000 as manhunt continues for suspect in fatal shooting of Virginia deputy

Authorities expanded their search Sunday for a Virginia man accused of shooting two sheriff’s deputies during a welfare check, killing one officer and injuring another The shooting occurred Friday night in Carroll County after deputies responded to
NW Missouri Sheriff responds to concerns about e-bicycles

Photo Amyet DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF The Daviess County Sheriffs Office has received numerous calls of concerns for children riding electric bicycles. The full Missouri State Statute is attached below. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd team up in the musical comedy ‘Power Ballad’

Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for Power Ballad, a feel-good comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd. The story centers on Rick, a once-popular wedding singer played by Rudd, who crosses paths with Danny, a fading
BTS and Oreo team up for limited-edition cookie

Oreo is joining forces with K-pop sensations BTS to introduce a uniquely flavored, limited-edition cookie. Marking the group’s inaugural global snack crossover, this unique item features Oreo’s first-ever purple cookie shells—a direct nod to the band’s signature
