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- 1Gov. Rhoden urges Congress to protect Missouri River management▼Gov. Rhoden urges congress to protect Missouri River resource management
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is calling on Congress to safeguard Missouri River resource management, according to Dakota News Now. The appeal concerns how the river's water and related resources are managed for states along its basin, a longstanding issue for Upper Missouri states. Details of the specific legislation or measures Rhoden wants Congress to enact were not provided.
- 2Historic ASB Railroad Bridge Framed in New Kansas City Photos●Standing right beside the historic Armour Swift Burlington (ASB) Railroad Bridge, I captured this vertical view looking
A photographer shared new images of the historic Armour Swift Burlington Railroad Bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, taken from beside the massive steel structure as it crosses the Missouri River. The vertical shots highlight the bridge's ironwork and its enduring presence over the waterway, drawing attention to a piece of regional railroad history.
- 3SEMO students stage 'Footloose' at River Campus▼Theatre and dance students bring ‘Footloose’ to the stage at Bedell Performance Hall on SEMO’s River Campus
Theatre and dance students at Southeast Missouri State University are performing 'Footloose' at the Bedell Performance Hall on the university's River Campus. The production features student performers in the classic musical about a town where dancing is banned, drawing local attention to the university's performing arts programme and its semester staging.
- 4Body of man recovered from Missouri River after rescue operation▼Body of man recovered from Missouri River after water rescue operation after mental health crisis
Authorities in the Lincoln, Nebraska area recovered the body of a man from the Missouri River following a water rescue operation launched after a mental health crisis. Emergency crews responded to the scene but were unable to save him. The incident has drawn attention to how emergency services respond to mental health emergencies along the river.
- 5Man's body recovered from Missouri River after rescue effort▼Body of man recovered from Missouri River after water rescue operation after possible mental health crisis
Emergency crews recovered the body of a man from the Missouri River following a water rescue operation. Authorities said the incident may have involved a mental health crisis. Few details have been released, including the man's identity and the circumstances that led to the emergency response.
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James River Church gave away 2,000 pizzas to families in Springfield, Missouri, in a large community giveaway event. The outreach was covered by local outlet KY3, which highlighted the church's effort to serve residents ahead of the holiday period. The giveaway is being discussed as an example of faith-based community charity in the region.
- 7Missouri S&T researcher lands joint appointment at Savannah River lab▼Missouri S&T researcher receives joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory
A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher has been awarded a joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory. The dual role links the university's research expertise with the federal lab in South Carolina, and the institution is publicising the appointment. No further details about the researcher's field or the terms of the position were provided.
- 8Governors Oppose Congressional Bill on Missouri River Water Control▼Governors opposing a bill in Congress that could restrict their ability to manage and use Missouri River water
Governors from Missouri River basin states are pushing back against a bill in Congress that would limit their authority to manage and allocate Missouri River water. The governors argue the legislation could restrict longstanding state control over water use decisions. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between federal lawmakers and state leaders over who holds final say on the river's water resources, which support agriculture, navigation, and municipal supply across the region.