by admin | Jun 12, 2002 | Crime / Courts
An effective tool for keeping motorists from speeding through highway construction zones is in short supply. Highway workers live in fear of the driver who does not takeconstruction zone speed limits seriously. We’ve already seen serious accidents in those...
by admin | Jun 10, 2002 | Crime / Courts
As more and more casinos open along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, the effort to stop cheats and thieves from having their way takes on added importance. The Gaming Commission runs a gaming laboratory at its headquarters in Jefferson City. It’s used...
by admin | May 24, 2002 | Uncategorized
The traditional summer travel season begins this afternoon with the start of the Memorial Day weekend. The State Highway Patrol promises to be out in force – doing what can be done to keep the roads safe. Captain ChrisRicks of the Patrol says troopers will be...
by admin | Feb 27, 2002 | Politics / Govt
Members of the State Highway Patrol gathered today at the State Capitol in Jefferson City to raise awareness about their pay concerns. The troopers feel they are underpaid and say that situation is preventing many good candidates from entering the Highway Patrol....
by admin | Feb 22, 2002 | Transportation
A coalition of groups, including the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, has filed three versions of an initiative petition asking voters to increase funding for the state’s transportation system. The proposal calls for the raising of $650-Million from state sales and...
