Concerns were raised because the bloom could potentially be a blue-green algae also known as cyanobacteria, which are microscopic organisms found naturally in all types of water.
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Transmission companies ask for right of first refusal on large powerline projects.
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Boone County had confirmed 37 cases as of Monday morning.
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A new law would make intoxicating hemp products illegal after Nov. 12, when a federal ban takes effect
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The constitutional amendment will be on the ballot in Missouri on August 4.
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Missouri healthcare advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can’t afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.
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The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will roll through Missouri next week as Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 stops in nearby towns as part of the railroad’s nationwide America250 tour.
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The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.
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New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so.
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The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
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