JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development issued the following news release: Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,900 jobs in August 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. Private industry employment increased by 5,800 jobs and government employment increased by 2,100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 98,500 jobs from August 2023 t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Over $325 million total investment in 74 independent meat and poultry processing projects already strengthening food supply chain, creating new jobs and supporting American farmers Sept. 19, 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing capacity  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force continues its almost 70-year partnership with restaurant food and beverage industry partners to deliver healthier, fresher food options to ensure Airmen, Guardians, and families are fueled for the fight. One of those relationships is with the Culinary Institute of America. "We rely on the CIA to help us deliver culin  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) Department of the Air Force leaders and industry partners provided updates on the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's newest bomber, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18. The B-21 will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force's flexible gl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: A joint mission between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, Landsat 7 was initially designed for a five-year mission. Beating the odds, the satellite observed the Earth for a quarter-century, delivering invaluable scientific data for the benefit of all humanity. Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details Illustration of Landsat 7 in orbit Landsat 7 ca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey Central Midwest Water Science Center issued the following report (No. 2024-5079) on Sept. 18, 2024, entitled "Geomorphic Change, Hydrology, and Hydraulics of Caulks Creek, Wildwood, Missouri". The report was written by Jessica Z. LeRoy, David C. Heimann, Kyle D. Hix, Charles V. Cigrand and Tyler J. Burk. * * * Caulks Creek is a small stream that flows through the city of Wildwood in western St. Louis County,  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 20 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: St. JOSEPH, Mo--To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in nine counties in the Northwest region. Each site has a freezer that will preserve the samples, which will be picked up later by MDC staff for CWD testing. To submit a deer head for testing, hunters will be req  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site's conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Sept. 17, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the historic site's  more