LAKE OZARK, Missouri, May 24 -- Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: Starting this Memorial Day, kids ages 7 and under caught wearing their life jackets when on the water at Lake of the Ozarks could receive a free T-shirt. The giveaway runs until the end of the summer, thanks to a partnership between Ameren Missouri and the Missouri State Highway Patrol's water patrol division to raise awareness about water safety. "We want to make sure everyone is prepar  more

POINT LOOKOUT, Missouri, May 24 -- College of the Ozarks issued the following news release: The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks recently ranked as the top nursing program in Missouri for 2024, with a score of 99.53 out of 100 by RegisteredNursing.org. "We are excited and honored to be recognized for this distinction," said Program Director Janice Williams. "The success of AMSON is attributed to God's favor, dedicated and expert faculty/staff, the compassio  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce partner Josh Levy has been included in BizTimes Milwaukee's Notable Leaders in Law Class of 2024. Levy, co-leader of the Husch Blackwell's Construction & Design practice, helps clients navigate the complex challenges faced in the construction industry. He founded the firm's Construction Academy, which serves as a resource for attorneys, clien  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced that Brendan Fitzpatrick has joined the firm's Cyber & Technology Practice as the new Vice President, Cyber Risk Consultant. Fitzpatrick brings to Lockton nearly 15 years of experience as an advisor on cybersecurity improvement planning and operational resilience. He has previously held senior cybe  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit with 18 other states against California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island at the United States Supreme Court in order to halt the blue states' burdensome policies that threaten Missouri energy. In the suit, General Bailey asserts the defendants have brought unprecedented pressure against the na  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: In an effort to protect Missourians' property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners, spanning the entire northern portion of the state. "Living and raising my family in rural Mis  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 23 -- The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development issued the following news release: Earlier this month, the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) presented Hume R-VIII Counselor and rootED Advisor Janine Castillo with the 2023 American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Award during an assembly. Hume R-VIII received this national recognition for its work to increase the number of high scho  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 23 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Thanks to a generous donation from Dan and Connie Burkhardt, Katy Trail State Park will receive a new "welcome center." The new center will be housed in the Treloar Mercantile, which is located near the Treloar trailhead (mile marker 84.7) and across from the Treloar elevator, which is also owned by Missouri State Parks. Join Missouri State Parks on National Trails  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 24 -- The University of Missouri Board of Curators issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: The University of Missouri Board of Curators today approved tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year. The new rates maintain UM's reputation for being a top value in higher education nationally and allow the UM System to continue investing in student success. Since 2018, UM's strategy for investing in student success has resulted in historic highs in retention and gra  more