Stories from Sunday, March 4, 2012

From staff reports JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has waived specific solid waste and air pollution regulations following the recent severe weather. The waiver will give residents and communities in affected counties throughout the state additional flexibility in cleaning up damages associated with severe weather, high winds, hail and tornadoes that started on Feb. 28...

By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor "It's all about the children," says Willa Fees, a Dexter native who is organizing a dual 5K run/walk and a "Strollerthon" with proceeds to benefit Dexter Schools' Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program. On Saturday, March 31, the public is invited to take part in either or both events at the city's West Park...

By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor Just a few days ago, Louis and Tonya Keena were talking of gearing up for the 2012 rodeo season - their fourth. The project has been a work in progress for the past few years, but finishing touches were put on the announcer's stand and cook shack during the 2011 season. ...