Published March 17th, 2021 at 6:00 AM
WATSON, Mo. Trey Garst hops into his black Chevy pick-up truck at 8 a.m. on a Thursday morning. Heavy metal blares from his speakers as he sips water out of his large silver thermos.
“Most people think because you’re a farmer that you like country music,” Garst says. “I like metal.”
He talks about Corey Taylor, lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour, while pulling out his phone to play a YouTube video of the singer’s “Wicked Game” cover.
‘Steward of the Land’
This is the first in a series of occasional stories as Flatland rural affairs reporter Jacob Douglas follows a Missouri farm family through the seasons of the year. This coverage is made possible, in part, with the support of Report for America.
About $600 Million in Rental Assistance Coming in Kansas, Missouri
About $600 Million in Rental Assistance Coming in Kansas, Missouri
Help Getting the Rent Paid Share this story Published March 16th, 2021 at 6:00 AM Above image credit: Kansas City organizations are mounting a virtual meeting this Friday to help landlords and tenants tap into emergency rental assistance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo | Unsplash)
Get the rent paid.
That has been the unwavering stance of KC Regional Housing Alliance President Stacey Johnson-Cosby from the beginning of the pandemic and throughout the resulting rental crisis.
In December 2020, Congress allocated $25 billion for emergency rental assistance. About $600 million of that money has now made its way to Kansas and Missouri. The KC Regional Housing Alliance is working with United Way and other organizations to show renters and landlords how to access these funds for them
Glen Carbon man faces aggravated DUI charge
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Andrew J. Bridges, 32, was charged with aggravated driving while under the influence, a Class 2 felony.
The case was presented by the Glen Carbon Police Department.
According to court documents, on March 13 Bridges allegedly was driving a 2013 Volkswagon Passat while under the influence of alcohol. It was noted that he had a conviction or court supervision for related crimes in 2007 and 2012.
Bail was set at $25,000.
Other felony charges filed March 15 by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office include:
• Billy J. Clark, 40, of Hartford, was charged with offenses relating to motor vehicles and unlawful possession of an altered license plate, both Class 2 felonies, and forgery, a Class 3 felony. The case was presented by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. According to court documents, on March 13 Clark allegedly was found to be in possession of a stolen
Tap List | Celebrate St. Patrickâs Day, Kansas City Style
Tap List | Celebrate St. Patrickâs Day, Kansas City Style
Have Fun, Drink Responsibly Share this story Published March 16th, 2021 at 11:00 AM Above image credit: Just embrace the green. Embrace it, we say. (Gregory Bull | AP File)
Thereâs so much lore surrounding St. Patrickâs Day.
Did you know, for instance, that Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, never
actually drove snakes out of Ireland and into the sea while standing on top of a hill?
Also, did you know that Saint Patrick is credited with explaining the Holy Trinity by using a three-leaf clover, which is why the shamrock is associated with the holiday?
curiousKC | Flexible School Schedules May Become New Normal
curiousKC | Flexible School Schedules May Become New Normal
Pandemic Exposed Need for Educators to Innovate for Working Families Share this story Published March 15th, 2021 at 11:30 AM Above image credit: COVID-19 has forced schools to embrace alternative schedules. (Photo | Unsplash)
For some parents, fatigue is cresting as they carry the burden of being a breadwinner and monitoring virtual school for their children.
Full-time nurse and mother two Charity Morris was spinning plates even before the pandemic. After her older son’s school switched to virtual learning, Morris said the “level of difficulty rose exponentially.