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Gov. Mike Parson’s administration will spend $243,750 to purchase 21 additional license plate readers, to supplement law enforcement during a personnel shortage. A contract with Atlanta-based Flock Safety took effect Aug. 1.

the Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Thursday its initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

The approval allows the state access to more than $1.7 billion in program funding.

Teens from across the state recently competed and earned scholarships in the 19th Miss Missouri’s Teen competition, including students from the Webster Groves and Kirkwood areas.

The Miss Missouri’s Teen class of 2024 includes Miss Heart of the Ozarks’ Teen Autumn Grace Daras, a student at North Kirkwood Middle School, and Miss Central Missouri’s Teen Celia Madeiros, a student at Nerinx Hall High School. Both students received $300 non-finalist scholarships.

The Adair County sheriff’s race officially came down to five votes on Saturday.
Jason Lene beat Jason Underwood, unless a recount is requested, 1,826 to 1,821.

We’re still waiting for a final call on who has won the Adair County Sheriff’s race. The primary was between Jason Underwood and Jason Lene. Officially, three votes separate them, with Underwood leading by three votes. But, there are 13 ballots to be considered, including 12 provisional ballots. County officials will follow through with the process of settling the race on Friday.

A 66-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle wreck that happened two miles north of Moberly on Route DD on Wednesday afternoon. The Highway Patrol says Susan Karg of Huntsville, MO, was driving an Isuzu Rodeo, and went off the right side of the roadway, hit a culvert, and overturned. She was not wearing a safety device. She was taken to University Hospital Columbia.

From August 10-13, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the Republic of Panama for an international Trade Mission. Panama is a key trade partner for Missouri, with $37 million in exports in 2023. Consistent with Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal of the Trade Mission is to build relationships with key international figures to promote Missouri’s strong capacity for trade. Governor Parson will meet with government officials and diplomats in addition to visiting Missouri National Guard service members who are participating in a multinational exercise focused on ensuring free transit of commerce through the Panama Canal. The total of $37 million in goods exported to Panama in 2023 also show the importance of international trade to Missouri’s economic success. Among the goods exported, nonmetallic minerals, dairy products, grain and oilseed milling products, and HVAC and refrigeration equipment were among those in highest demand.

Facing an emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross is urging people to give blood now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%. Blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urgently needed. Type O inventory is so low, distributions of this vital blood type are below what hospitals count on. The Red Cross is working with hospitals around-the-clock to meet the blood needs of patients. Extreme heat waves have impacted almost 100 blood drives in July in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood – compounding other seasonal obstacles to blood donation, such as travel and summer activities. Together, these factors contributed to a shortfall of more than 19,000 blood donations in July. Blood products are being sent to hospitals faster than donations are coming in.

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers’ attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues. The 2024 Public Opinion Survey is open now and runs to the end of the month. Members of the public will find the survey on the Patrol’s website at https://statepatrol.dps.mo.gov/. Click on the “Complete the 2024 Public Opinion Survey” on the Patrol’s home page to initiate the survey, or you can visit the survey link directly via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RC97ZBZ from any computer or mobile device.

Quick reminder that today is primary Election Day in Missouri. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you are in line at the closing time of 7:00 PM you have the right to cast your vote.