JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 24 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: JOPLIN, Mo. - When Carthage native Austin Musche begins his duties as Jasper County Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Agent, Jasper County will be patrolled by two conservation agents who are very familiar with the county. Starting Jan. 1, Musche will begin his duties as conservation agent for Jasper County. He will work alongside fellow Jasper County Conservation Agent - and fellow   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 24 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * City will evaluate feasibility of regional sewer connection * * * The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $62,500 grant to the city of Moberly to develop a facility plan for evaluating the feasibility of constructing a sewer connection between Orton Lane residents and the city's wastewater treatment system. The grant will fund 100% of the eligible cost  more