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Troy woman accused of accidentally poisoning child with THC, causing car wreck while driving high
By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager TROY – A 21-year-old Troy woman who admitted to poisoning a child with marijuana and causing a car accident that sent four people to the hospital returned to jail this week. Law enforcement arrested Tiaura Wilkes on felony charges of assault and misdemeanors or careless and imprudent driving and…
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Clowning around with purpose
EMINENCE, Mo. — What can juggling, mime and balloon animals teach young people about handling life’s challenges? Quite a bit, according to University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Clown College, which uses clowning arts to help rural youths build confidence, resilience and healthy coping skills. Launched in the summer of 2024, 4-H Clown College has reached…
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Report: Outdoor rec adds $10 billion to state’s economy
COLUMBIA – Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating and other forms of outdoor recreation generate billions of dollars in economic activity across Missouri. A new University of Missouri Extension report estimates outdoor recreation contributes more than $10 billion annually to the state’s economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs in a variety of sectors, including tourism,…