ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 14 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: With warmer weather upon us and outdoor party season underway, Ameren is asking customers to use caution when including Mylar balloons as part of celebrations. Ameren is reminding customers that when Mylar balloons float into electric power lines or equipment they can cause power outages, create safety issues and potentially harm wildlife. Mylar balloons are metallic and conduct el  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 14 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: This summer, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners are once again joining forces with Folds of Honor - a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders - to release limited-edition Budweiser patriotic packaging. With a century-long commitment to supporting the milita  more

LOWELL, Arkansas, May 15 -- Arvest Bank issued the following news: Arvest announced that Rodney Shepard has been promoted to regional executive where he'll be responsible for overseeing Arvest's banking operations in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. He replaces Brad Krieger who retired after 28 years with the bank. Shepard has been with Arvest for 30 years and previously served as chief customer experience officer. Prior to that, he served as president for the Springfield, Mo., and Fort Smith, A  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Periodical cicadas from Brood XIX have started to emerge in states like Missouri and Arkansas, which are two of the 17 states that are poised to see an historical phenomenon of these insects this spring. For the first time in over two centuries, two broods of periodical cicadas, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, will emerge at the same time, an event that last happened in 1803. John Lill is a professor of biology at the Geor  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 14 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced eight Missouri Gold Star Schools for 2024. The program, which aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for performing at high levels while serving a significant proportion of  more

FULTON, Missouri, May 15 -- William Woods University issued the following news release: One of the most famous moments in William Woods University (WWU) history - when future President Ronald Reagan delivered the commencement address at what was then William Woods College in 1952 - is about to be forever enshrined in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Simi Valley, California. On June 5th - the 20th anniversary of President Reagan's death - WWU President Dr. Jeremy Morel  more