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Missouri, Jefferson County voters reject Amendments 4, 5 (opens the original)
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By large margins, Missouri voters rejected two high-profile, controversial amendments that would have eliminated the state income tax and changed how citizen-led amendments were passed in Missouri. Amendment 4 would have required initiative petition amendments to achieve a majority in every congressional district in order to pass. Amendment 5 would have eliminated the state income tax. Meanwhile, Amendments 1 and 2 were approved by Missouri voters. Amendment 1 will renew a 0.1 percent sales tax
Two records smashed at County Fair auction (opens the original)
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Two animals were auctioned off for record-breaking amounts July 25 at the Jefferson County Fair. The animals â one steer and one market hog â were both named grand champions of the fair. The steer, which is a young, male cow raised for beef production, was auctioned off for just under $34,000 to Nu Way Concrete Forms and Rentals. Aaron Rhomberg attended the auction on behalf of the winning company. The steer weighed 1,416 pounds and sold for $24 per pound, making for a total of $33,998.40. T
Stream teams working toward healthier waterways, one tire at a time (opens the original)
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Brian Waldrop stares at two abandoned tires stacked along the bank of Plattin Creek. His orange Missouri Department of Conservation T-shirt is a beacon against the bright blue sky and lush greenery. The creek, which lies south of Festus, is silent other than the occasional croak from a frog and the soft babble of water over rocks. Without looking away from the tires, Waldrop sighs. âHumans suck,â he said. Waldrop is used to the sight of abandoned scrap tires littered along the banks of Jeffe
Creek cleanup left intern inspired, a little sunburned (opens the original)
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I consider myself someone who prepares for any and everything. I carry Tylenol and antacids at all times. I only carry felt tip pens because I donât trust ballpoint pens to work when I need them. My car has an emergency bag with enough supplies to sustain me through getting snowed in for a full 24 hours. Iâd like to think that there are few times I have been completely unprepared. But admittedly, it does happen, and the most recent instance was while I was working on a feature story for the
Local shelter hit by increase of stray pets after Fourth (opens the original)
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Fireworks can be fun for all, except for our furry friends. During the Fourth of July, animal shelters nationwide see an increase in lost pets during and after the holiday. Fireworks, but also visitors frequently opening doors and gates, give pets ample opportunity to escape. Open Door Animal Sanctuary in House Springs prepares âevery yearâ for the influx, said Becky Hackenwerth, assistant kennel manager. This past holiday weekend, Hackenwerth said she received six voicemails in one day repo
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