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Couple Discusses Solar Home, Prairie Restoration At Sierra Club Meeting
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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Jerry and Norma Wilson were both educators and have always been environmentalists. When they moved to a little patch of prairie northwest of Vermillion in 1982, they started what would be a long, laborious job of building a passive solar home,...
UCM names Collin Nurenberg head cross country coach
WC Missouri News
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July 10, 2025
University of Central Missouri Athletics has announced the appointment of Collin Nurenberg as the new head coach for Mules & Jennies Cross Country and assistant track & field coach. The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 9. "We are very...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens
Catholic News Agency
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July 9, 2025
Vatican City, Jul 9, 2025 / 14:03 pm It was a mix of liturgical old and new in the gardens of Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday as Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a special Mass for the Care of Creation — with key portions in the ancient language of Latin....
Children’s Hospital celebrates first year with expansion plans
Columbia News - Missouri
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July 10, 2025
University of Missouri Health Care's Children's Hospital celebrated its first anniversary on Wednesday, July 9. The event highlighted the hospital's achievements and future plans for service expansion. The state-of-the-art facility opened in late...
Hoot-owl restrictions go into effect on southwest, central Montana rivers
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 9, 2025
A fisherman briefly shows off a cutthroat trout caught in Montana in early July before it was released. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan) Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is instituting new hoot-owl restrictions on rivers in the southwest...
EPA ruling: Gov. Gordon applauds reversing Biden-era rule changes
Platte County Record Times - Wyoming
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By Marie Hamilton, marie.hamilton@pcrecordtimes.com CHEYENNE – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced his support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to repeal the Biden-Harris EPA Regulations for power plants. In a press...
Five more rivers in central, SW Montana get hoot-owl restrictions
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 10, 2025
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is instituting new hoot-owl restrictions on rivers in the southwest and central Montana beginning Thursday, in response to warm temperatures and low streamflows across the state. The fishing restrictions prohibit...
What parents should know about summer camp safety after Texas tragedy
Record Herald - Pennsylvania
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Off to camp. It’s an American summer classic. Children get to sleep in cabins and learn to canoe. And parents get a chance for a break of their own, expecting their loved ones are safe in rustic surroundings. But tragedy is unpredictable and can...
Rep. Mark Alford discusses task force deployment and legislative priorities
Columbia News - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving Missouri’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, has recently shared several statements via social media addressing current events and legislative efforts.On July 7, 2025, Alford announced that "Missouri...
10 of the smartest cat breeds to keep you on your toes
PetsRadar
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July 13, 2025
Keen to add one of the smartest cat breeds to your family? You've come to the right place! While all cats are unique and have their own individual personality, some breeds are known for being particularly intelligent and easy to train. Expert vet...
eric burlison criticizes federal policies and calls for transparency
Springfield Standard - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Rep. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th District | Twitter WebsiteRep. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th District | Twitter Website Eric Burlison, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 7th district since...
Liberty boy battling cancer competes for national junior ranger title
KMBC 9 - Missouri
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July 9, 2025
Atticus, a nine-year-old boy from Liberty, Missouri, is competing to become a junior ranger with the National Wildlife Federation. But what's more inspiring is that he's competing while undergoing treatment for B-cell lymphoma. Despite the...
Residents challenge Montana septic system law in new lawsuit
KTMF - Montana
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BIG SKY, Mont. – A new lawsuit has been filed against the Montana Department of Environmental Quality challenging a state law on pollution control. The Upper Missouri Waterkeeper filed the lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of a law that...
Conservation group challenges DEQ approval of septic systems near Big Sky
Montana Public Radio
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July 9, 2025
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality approved four new septic systems for a residential and commercial development along Highway 191 near the town of Big Sky. Septic systems can increase nutrient pollution that can deteriorate water...
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Mattress chain store operating in five states files for bankruptcy
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Brian Allen
PLANADVISER
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July 9, 2025
This year, PLANADVISER followed up with advisers on the 2025 Top Retirement Plan Advisers listing to get to know them better. These are the responses from Brian Allen of Pension Consultants, Inc. in Springfield, Missouri. PLANADVISER: What does it...
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Netflix announces longest-running unscripted show is ending after 10th season
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
What sets Texas floods apart: Kids died in heart-wrenching numbers
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 9, 2025
“Disasters last a very long time in the lives of children,” Fothergill said. “They are incredibly vulnerable in so many ways.” Military personnel carry a child’s camp trunk salvaged downriver from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.Credit:...
Luxury retailer Nordstrom closing stores in two states by end of August
New York Post
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July 9, 2025
Nordstrom is shutting down two of its stores by the end of August as the company tries to keep afloat. The retail industry faces several headwinds, from a challenging economic climate to shifting consumer behavior. Saint Louis Galleria Nordstrom...
Top Performers in Summer Baseball Leagues as of July 8
BVM Sports
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July 9, 2025
The Missouri State Bears baseball players are making a mark in various summer leagues, showcasing their skills through early July. Not all players opted for summer leagues, but those participating have delivered impressive performances, with...