ST. LOUIS – Learning Hands-Only CPR is very easy, and could well put you in a position to save someone’s life – possibly that of a family member. According to Katie Connolly, a community CPR manager for the American Heart Association, 80 percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen away from the hospital, most likely at…

WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced the release of the State of the Birds 2013 Report on Private Lands. A collaborative effort as part of the U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative, involving federal and state wildlife agencies and scientific and conservation organizations, the report shows how private land conservation…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed five bills last week, but one that remains on his desk is of concern to the Consumer Council of Missouri and AARP Missouri. It’s a natural gas surcharge bill that allows utilities to impose a surcharge for pipeline upgrades that the groups estimate will raise rates by…

Employers will be facing significantly less financial and legal liability as a result of Senate Bill 1, which Gov. Nixon signed into law today.  At the same time, hundreds of injured workers will now receive the benefits they are due. “This was critical legislation, not just from a financial standpoint but also from a standpoint…

Residential rehab center also provides effective prevention tools to stop abuse before it starts. Canadian, Oklahoma ˆ Teen drug abuse rates have skyrocketed across the United States leaving nothing in their path of destruction. The issue has been covered in the media and through many government studies. And the reason why many experts feel that…

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HOUSTON ­Blueberries have never been more popular, thanks to their widely reported health benefits, which include potentially decreasing cardiovascular risk factors, enhancing insulin sensitivity, improving cognition and more. But what happens to blueberries after they¹re cooked in a variety of different ways? In a recent study in the Journal of Berry Research, Dr. Michael Grusak,…

PUBLIC NOTICE The Douglas County Commissioners are now accepting bids on a road grader with a 14 foot moldboard, air conditioning front scarifier and accessories. The Douglas County Commission is offering a 120 Cat Grader as a trade in. Bids must be submitted by Monday, July 22, 2013. Bids may be sent to the Douglas…