KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 1 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell has been recognized by Seramount as one of the Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity. This recognition highlights firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers and lawyers from underrepresented groups. "We are honored to receive this recognition, which reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 1 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Michael Blevins, a maintenance worker for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Missouri Geological Survey, has been selected as the State of Missouri and department Team Member of the Month for May 2024. He was selected for his care and compassion in a difficult situation earlier this year. Blevins, who works at the Missouri Geological Survey in Rolla, went above and bey  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 1 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: For the months of April and May 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted eight pardons and approved two commutations pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. In addition to granting eight pardons, Governor Parson denied 26 clemency applications.   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 1 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Federal and state officials are hosting a public outreach meeting in Brunswick on Tuesday, June 11, to discuss progress on the flood resiliency study near Brunswick. Hosted by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the meeting will be held at the Brunswick R-II Junior and Senior High School Auditori  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 1 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Western Kentucky University's School of Media & Communication continued its tradition of national success in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program with a sixth-place finish in the 2024 Overall Intercollegiate Competition. WKU has placed in the top eight overall for 31 straight years with four overall championships in 2000, 2001, 2005 and 2018. The top 10 schools in the 2024 Overall Intercollegiate   more