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Branson Schools awarded Missouri Quality Pre-K grant
BRANSON, Mo. — Four-year-olds in Branson will have the opportunity to receive free pre-K education thanks to a grant from the state of Missouri.
The Branson School District announced on Friday that they were one of the recipients of the 2024-25 Missouri Quality PreKindergarten (MOQPK) grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The MOQPK grant provides funding for high-quality preschool programs across Missouri and will allow four-year-olds in the Branson School District who meet certain criteria to attend Branson Schools Pre-K for free regardless of income status.
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To qualify for Pre-K placement, students need to meet these requirements:
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Turn four years old on or before July 31, 2024
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Reside within the boundaries of the Branson School District
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Complete a free developmental screening through the Branson Parents as Teachers program
Parents and guardians who are interested need to complete the 2024-25 Preschool Interest Form on the district’s website. Families will receive an email with an invitation to schedule a screening appointment after completing the interest form.
Students will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis from filling out the Preschool Interest Form due to limited space. Families already enrolled in Branson Schools Pre-K automatically qualify for the free schooling.
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Pettis County Crash: Driver dead, passenger injured after rollover on Missouri highway
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Sedalia man is dead and a woman is recovering after a single-vehicle crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Troopers say the crash happened around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, near the intersection of Route M and Whiteman Rd.
Investigators add that a 2018 Dodge Challenger, driven by a 30-year-old Sedalia man, was traveling north on the highway when it veered off the right side of the road.
MSHP notes that the vehicle struck a tree and a fence before rolling over.
First responders say they pronounced the driver dead at the scene around 11:55 p.m. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Authorities indicate that a 26-year-old female passenger, also from Sedalia, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No further information has been released.
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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for June 17, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 17 drawing
03-26-49-53-61, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 6-4-5
Midday Wild: 0
Evening: 1-7-5
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 7-5-3-7
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 7-3-4-0
Evening Wild: 8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 17 drawing
Early Bird: 12
Morning: 09
Matinee: 06
Prime Time: 13
Night Owl: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 17 drawing
11-22-24-32-34
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 17 drawing
10-17-44-63-67, Powerball: 24
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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