This past weekend was a deadly one on Missouri’s roads. Nine people died during the two-day New Year’s Holiday counting period. And, Captain Chris Ricks with the State Highway Patrol says all nine were not wearing seatbelts. He says driving-while-intoxicated numbers also were not good with the patrol making 121 DWI arrests over the holiday weekend. But Ricks does admit that overall, Missourians are getting better. He says seat belt usage is up and traffic deaths are down about 120 for the year.
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
Drought conditions have worsened over the last week, with the percentage of the state that is Abnormally Dry increasing from 72% to 78% and the percentage in Extreme Drought moving from 5% to almost 9%. Avoid activities that could spark a fire based on local conditions.
