Missouri
Missouri proposal looks to rid lead from school drinking water; Springfield Public Schools react
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XPJVOHNZTVHYPPQRHDCVNRGYQA.png "Missouri proposal looks to rid lead from school drinking water; Springfield Public Schools react")
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Missouri State Senate handed a invoice to eliminate lead in faculties’ consuming water. The Missouri State Home will debate the difficulty.
Senate Invoice 984 states Missouri faculties should ramp up testing for consuming water. Springfield Public Faculties Govt Director of Operations Travis Shaw mentioned mother and father within the district haven’t any worries.
“We at the moment do not need any water strains which might be lead-based in any respect,” mentioned Shaw.
The “Get the Lead Out of College Ingesting Water Act” would begin subsequent fall. It could require faculties to stock all consuming fountains and water fixtures. It would additionally require faculties to take away consuming water coolers that aren’t lead-free, set up filters to scale back lead in consuming water, and hold college students, mother and father, and youngsters knowledgeable.
Shaw mentioned the district’s water is lead-free.
“All of our taps and water fountains have all been over the previous a number of years modified out to the place none of these fixtures have any lead in them in any respect,” mentioned Shaw.
The invoice states no college constructed after January 4, 2014, is required to put in, keep, or change filters, simply check for toxins.
Shaw mentioned most of SPS will get its water from Metropolis Utilities. And just one college will get water from a nicely, which they check. Shaw mentioned testing is significant for the security of their college students.
“Take no matter measures essential to guarantee that the water that college students and employees have been uncovered to was clearly protected,” mentioned Shaw.
The invoice mentioned faculties might search reimbursement for going with the brand new pointers. The Missouri Division of Pure Assets is permitted to provide faculties funding for testing, filtering, and new water methods.
Shaw mentioned if the invoice is handed, they are going to comply.
“It could change issues drastically,” mentioned Shaw. “So far as do we want further employees to carry out this? Do we want further budgets for the price of the testing?”
The Protected Ingesting Water Fee and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Schooling can be overseeing these modifications.
“That’s our first precedence, whether or not its lead in water, whether or not it’s the security of tourists or constructing, we wish to hold everyone inside our faculties as protected as potential,” mentioned Shaw.
To report a correction or typo, please e-mail digitalnews@ky3.com
Copyright 2022 KY3. All rights reserved.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns and Amar Johnson ran for two touchdowns and South Dakota State overwhelmed Missouri State 45-9 on Saturday and claimed a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular-season title.
With the win and North Dakota State’s loss to South Dakota, the Bison, Coyotes and Jackrabbits (10-2, 7-1) all secure a three-way tie for the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular-season title.
Missouri State (8-4, 6-2) entered averaging 37 points per game.
It was Missouri State’s final game as a Missouri Valley Football Conference member before joining Conference USA and the FBS ranks in 2025. Missouri State kicks off next season on Aug. 30 when it travels to Southern Cal.
___
Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Copyright 2024 KY3. All rights reserved.
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has one last chance to win a home SEC game today.
The Bulldogs (2-8, 0-6 SEC) are hosting Missouri (7-3, 3-3) at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday (3:15 p.m., SEC Network). Their only two wins have been in nonconference play.
The Tigers have been in and out of the national polls but are unranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week after losing at South Carolina.
Follow along here for live score updates.
Watch Mississippi State football vs Missouri live on ESPN+
Mississippi State vs Missouri score updates
Davon Booth scampered for a 43-yard rushing touchdown, putting him over 100 yards for the second game in a row and keeping MSU within striking distance with 5:31 remaining in the third quarter.
The Tigers controlled possession for 8 minutes, 46 seconds before kicking a field goal.
Kyle Ferrie chipped in a 26-yard field goal with 30 seconds remaining in the half after an MSU touchdown was erased because of a holding penalty.
The Tigers have scored three touchdowns in three straight drives, this time Marcus Carroll’s second touchdown of the first half.
Brady Cook connected with Luther Burden III for a 28-yard touchdown catch with 9:58 remaining in the second quarter.
After the Tigers committed 30 yards worth of penalties on one play, Michael Van Buren Jr. found Jordan Mosely for an 11-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left in the first quarter.
Marcus Carroll scored a 2-yard touchdown with 2:49 remaining in the first quarter.
Michael Van Buren Jr. fumbled and Mizzou returned it 70 yards for a touchdown with 6:33 to play in the first quarter.
Davon Booth broke a 33-yard run before Kyle Ferrie connected on a 38-yard field goal with 11:43 remaining in the first quarter.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 3:15 p.m.
- Location: Davis Wade Stadium
What channel is Mississippi State vs Missouri game on today?
- TV channel: SEC Network
- Streaming: ESPN+ (subscribe today)
- Radio: MSU Sports Network and Sirius XM channel 374
Mississippi State versus Missouri will be broadcast on SEC Network. Taylor Zarzour will be on the call with analyst Matt Stinchcomb and sideline reporter Alyssa Lang. Streaming is available on ESPN+.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou history
- Series record: Tied 2-2
- Mississippi State’s last win: 2020 (51-32)
- Missouri’s last win: 1984 (47-30)
Mississippi State vs Missouri predictions
Missouri 37, Mississippi State 20: The Bulldogs are allowing 41 points per game in SEC play, and it’s difficult to see Missouri not having the same level of success. Expect big days from Luther Burden III and/or Theo Wease Jr., plus running back Nate Noel as MSU loses another game by double digits.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
- Spread: Missouri -9
- Over/under: 57.5
- Moneyline: Missouri -330/Mississippi State +285
Mississippi State vs Missouri injury updates
Mississippi State reported no new injuries this week, but will be without wide receiver Mario Craver due to a suspension. Missouri starting quarterback Brady Cook was probable but removed from the report on Friday.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou weather update
According to AccuWeather, it will be 61 degrees at kickoff with 6 mph winds and a 0% chance of rain.
Mississippi State football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: vs. Eastern Kentucky (56-7, W)
Sept. 7: at Arizona State (30-23, L)
Sept. 14: vs. Toledo (41-17, L)
Sept. 21: vs. Florida (45-28, L)
Sept. 28: at Texas (35-13, L)
Oct. 12: at Georgia (41-31, L)
Oct. 19: vs. Texas A&M (34-24, L)
Oct. 26: vs. Arkansas (58-25, L)
Nov. 2: vs. UMass (45-20, W)
Nov. 9: at Tennessee (33-14, L)
Nov. 23: vs. Missouri
Nov. 29: at Ole Miss
Buy Mississippi State football tickets this season with StubHub
Missouri football 2024 schedule
Aug. 29: vs. Murray State (51-0, W)
Sept. 7: vs. Buffalo (38-0, W)
Sept. 14: vs. Boston College (27-21, W)
Sept. 21: vs. Vanderbilt (30-27, W)
Oct. 5: at Texas A&M (41-10, L)
Oct. 12: at UMass (45-3, W)
Oct. 19: vs. Auburn (21-17, W)
Oct. 26: at Alabama (34-0, L)
Nov. 9: vs. Oklahoma (30-23, W)
Nov. 16: at South Carolina (34-30, L)
Nov. 23: at Mississippi State
Nov. 30: vs. Arkansas
Mississippi State football news
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers
Voters in Switzerland say no to bigger motorways
Two killed and one injured as plane crashes in Colorado mountain range
This woman bought a dream house with a creek. Her community turned it into a living nightmare
Human smugglers convicted after Indian family freezes to death trying to illegally cross northern border
Colorado Rockies game no. 116 thread: Zac Gallen vs José Ureña
See it: Tesla crashes into Columbus convention center at 70 mph
Fox News Politics: Georgia the whole day through
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene was ‘kicked out’ of the Freedom Caucus according to Rep. Buck
Death of missing Oregon girl found in stream ruled homicide
Voters in Switzerland say no to bigger motorways
Two killed and one injured as plane crashes in Colorado mountain range
Fred Harris, former Democratic senator from Oklahoma and presidential candidate, dies at 94
‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29
With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal
-
Business1 week agoColumn: Molly White's message for journalists going freelance — be ready for the pitfalls
-
Science5 days agoTrump nominates Dr. Oz to head Medicare and Medicaid and help take on 'illness industrial complex'
-
Politics7 days agoTrump taps FCC member Brendan Carr to lead agency: 'Warrior for Free Speech'
-
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25739950/247386_Elon_Musk_Open_AI_CVirginia.jpg "Inside Elon Musk’s messy breakup with OpenAI")
Technology6 days agoInside Elon Musk’s messy breakup with OpenAI
-
Lifestyle7 days agoSome in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffs
-
World7 days agoProtesters in Slovakia rally against Robert Fico’s populist government
-
News6 days agoThey disagree about a lot, but these singers figure out how to stay in harmony
-
News7 days agoGaetz-gate: Navigating the President-elect's most baffling Cabinet pick