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Six days later, Troy board rejects budget it previously passed; passes new one with higher employee pay
By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager TROY – Less than a week after passing a budget that gave police department employees larger pay raises than the rest of the city, three-fifths of Troy’s board of aldermen reversed course Monday night, upholding the mayor’s veto of the same budget. By a 5-1 vote, Troy’s board of…
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MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer
By Joe Jerek Mo. Dept. of ConservationJEFFERSON CITY – With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire.FIREWORKS: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire…
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MDC hosting mentored dove hunts in St. Charles
St. CHARLES — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) invite youth and first-time hunters to participate in mentored dove hunts at the Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education and Conservation Center.