Stories from Wednesday, December 16, 2009

On Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon launched Training for Tomorrow, a $12 million initiative to educate Missourians in high-tech fields and get them working in growing industries. These grants will help Missouri community colleges create or expand training programs to serve additional students...

"Cows get one year older every 365 days, yet some beef cow owners often lose sight of their cows advancing age," says Eldon Cole, a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist. Some breeds and crosses can still be productive beyond 10 to 12 years of age if cared for properly. However, it is easy to lose track of time...

Election of University of Missouri Extension council members for Vernon County will be held in February. The deadline for nominating persons to serve is Dec. 22. Council members have the opportunity to become involved in continuing education programs offered through University of Missouri Extension...

Festive decorations are hallmarks of the holiday season, but according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, they also play a role in many U.S. home fires during this time of year. Fires involving candle usage significantly contribute to seasonal fire rates as well...

The Nevada City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to pay Shafer, Kline & Warren, $76,000 plus about $2,500 to cover out-of-pocket expenses like mileage, printing, lodging and meals, to update the city's comprehensive plan. Jackie Carlson, Shafer, Kline & Warren, told the Nevada City Council that creating a comprehensive plan is important to a town because it creates a shared vision of the community and getting the public involved is key to getting a plan accepted by the community...

"Opens killed us, but the kids came out and wrestled hard." Those words out of the mouth of head coach Devin White have come to have an all too familiar ring for the Nevada Tigers wrestling team in dual competition this season. With just nine eligible wrestlers thanks to the addition of newcomer Steven Palmer at 152 pounds, the Tigers have been forced to battle their way through substantial adversity all season long. ...