Tag: Missouri
Missouri State Fair works to combat food insecurity as new leadership steps up
SEDALIA, Mo. (KFVS) – One in five Missouri children experience food insecurity, according to Feeding America, but one of Missouri’s largest agricultural organizations is working to fix that. The 122nd annual Missouri State Fair runs from August 8 – 18 in Sedalia. The 11-day event is the largest agriculture showcase in the state. In addition …
New study lists Missouri at #8 for most dangerous state for teen drivers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – In 2022 alone, data from the National Transportation Safety Administration shows nearly 3,000 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers. “I should be having intentional conversations with my children about things like drinking and driving,” said the founder of Better Life in Recovery, David Stoecker. As a very young teen …
Missouri State releases spring 2024 graduation list – News
Missouri State University awarded 2,890 degrees to students in spring 2024. Crunching the numbers Students earned a total of 2,075 bachelor’s degrees, 692 master’s degrees, 95 doctorate degrees and 28 specialist degrees. Past the standard expectations, the university recognized 70 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. Several students …