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A Missouri lawmaker hopes legislation filed this year will help to eliminate single-use plastics from the state’s parks.
Earlier this year, Rep. Colin Wellenkamp (R – 105th District) filed House Bill 3193, legislation that would phase out single-use plastics like plastic silverware, bags, foam takeout containers, and plastic water bottles from Missouri state parks and historic sites.
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If approved, it would apply to the concession stands and any gift or retail shops in those state parks.
Missouri lawmaker works to remove single-use plastics from state parks
“So, at least we can keep plastic waste out of these pristine, ecologically significant and historically important places,” Wellenkamp told me.
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The legislator admits this is just small step in addressing what he and environmentalists see as a bigger problem.
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Rep. Colin Wellenkamp (R – 105th District)
In Missouri, there’s actually a law that bans cities and municipalities from banning single-use plastics.
Wellenkamp’s initial bill sought to overturn that preemptive ban, something environmental groups have been pushing for.
“It just basically gets us back to square one in terms of local control, and municipalities being able to do something about it if they want to,” Missouri River Bird Observatory’s Dana Ripper told me.
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Dana Ripper with the Missouri River Bird Observatory
But that part was eventually dropped from House Bill 3193 in order to get a hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 13, at the State Capitol in Jefferson City.
“I think removing the preemption, the preemptive ban on bans that exists today statewide, is going to be a larger, more time-consuming conversation,” Wellenkamp said. “I’m up for doing that. I am ready to begin and have that debate, I’m ready to begin to go down that road. I just think it’s going to take some time to get there. But, there are things we can do right now that maybe don’t take as much time, and that’s really what I’m trying to achieve in the near term.”
In order to further support Wellenkamp’s bill and push other lawmakers to support a reversal of Missouri’s preemptive ban on banning single-use plastics, the Missouri River Bird Observatory and Stream Teams United are hosting a free workshop open to this weekend.
It offers the public a chance to learn more about plastic pollution in the environment and how to best combat it.
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Tessa Thomas of the Missouri River Bird Observatory (left) and KSHB 41 News anchor Caitlin Knute.
“We will give attendees a background about the entire plastic pollution situation, its history. We’ll talk about effective community action and outreach,” Ripper told me. “And then we’ll talk about some of the things that communities can really do, locally, to sort of get a handle on this problem that they’re concerned about.”
The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Mid-America Regional Council, 600 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri. A link to register is available.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 10 drawing
12-31-38-60-66, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 10 drawing
Midday: 9-8-1
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 5-5-2
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 10 drawing
Midday: 1-1-3-7
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 7-8-5-3
Evening Wild: 0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 10 drawing
Early Bird: 07
Morning: 08
Matinee: 04
Prime Time: 14
Night Owl: 11
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Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 10 drawing
01-05-07-10-13
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 10 drawing
08-35-41-42-67, Powerball: 11
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:
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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.
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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday afternoon.
At around 4:18 p.m., KCPD responded to the area of 43rd Street and The Paseo on a reported shooting.
No word on what led to the violence.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
Columbia Public Schools announced Tuesday that M. Fernanda Blackburn will be the principal at West Boulevard Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.
Currently, Blackburn is the assistant principal at Shepard Boulevard Elementary School. She will replace Morgan Neale who announced she would be moving to Rock Bridge Elementary School as assistant principal earlier this year, according to a news release.
Blackburn has 26 years of experience in education, including 20 years as a classroom teacher, two years in curriculum and instruction and four years as an assistant principal, according to the news release.
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“Dr. Blackburn is focused on fostering student success, supporting educators, and building strong partnerships with families and the community and we are excited to have her join the West Boulevard community,” Superintendent Jeff Klein said in the news release.
Blackburn has a bachelor’s degree in bilingual education, a master’s degree in education and a doctoral degree in child development and education.
