Missouri
Missouri unveils plan to fill jobs
Hannibal (WGEM) – There’s a workforce shortage in Hannibal and state officials now have a plan to tackle the problem statewide. This comes as many local businesses and colleges work to attract and train younger people to in-demand jobs.
The state’s strategic plan, put together by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, is called “Sixty For All.” It’s goal is to help 150,000 Missouri adults earn post-secondary credits like degrees from colleges, apprenticeships, and credentials by the year 2030 to help fill a workforce shortage predicted by that time.
Maria Kuhns, the Executive Director for the Hannibal Regional Economic Development, said a looming concern is the ongoing retirement of the Baby Boomer Generation. It will leave many vacant positions in manufacturing and healthcare. She said it’s good there’s a focus on workers in rural areas, especially to help people take paths to get apprenticeships or certifications.
“People who maybe don’t take the traditional career path of going straight into a four year. Doing that full time and then coming out with a degree. We need to be flexible with people as they are thinking about what credentials they want to attain,” Kuhns said.
The plan looks to use both state and federal funds to help Missouri students either get apprenticeships or college degrees so they can fill those open positions in the workforce.
Kuhns said they are excited about the plan and look forward to executing it and other businesses and colleges can contribute. She said currently, many local employers have focused on upskilling to try to get workers the skills they need to succeed, as well as partnering with colleges to provide internship opportunities to get people experience in the field. It also helps rural areas maintain their workforces and grow their own, which is another part of the plan they like
College degrees are another focus of the plan
Eric Kniel, the Director of Admissions for Culver-Stockton College, said having credentials, ranging from an apprenticeship to a college degree, are more important than they’ve ever been. The plan seeks to encourage students to attend college by removing barriers. He said some barriers for students applying for colleges include cost, but also not having a plan on what they want to do. But the plan also looks to help people finish their degrees in college.
“Circumstances can change where a lot of times we’ll see students who say, they know the value of wanting to finish but maybe something has happened at home and they need to go work full time and just don’t have time to finish school. Maybe they’ve had something happen and grades have dropped or maybe they’ve realized the program they are in, they’d like to do something else,” Kniel said.
Kniel said people who drop out can find it difficult to return to college, so the states plan to find ways to help students finish their degrees is useful to ensure they remain on tract.
He said if more qualified people enter into the workforce they can help to replace the retiring and aging workers, especially in the teaching and medical fields. He said this is good because it can fill gaps in rural areas.
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An awareness walk took place in Columbia Saturday that brings attention to a genetic disorder.
The eighth annual Missouri Walk of Neurofibromatosis took place on May 30 at Stephens Lake Park.
The event helps raise money and awareness for people who have the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis (NF).
There are three types of NF: neurofibromatosis type one (NF1), neurofibromatosis type two-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN), and schwannomatosis.
While the three types of NF are genetically distinct, they share the common feature of causing tumors.
The severity of symptoms and the specific manifestations of the disorders can vary significantly from person to person.
NF1 is the most common of the conditions, affecting approximately one in 2,500.
NF2 affects around one in 25,000 and other schwannomatosis types affect around one in 40,000.
Together, the disorders affect at least 1 in 2,000 people or approximately four million worldwide.
Anyone can be born with an NF disorder, and they have a 50% chance of passing it on.
For Christina Thomas, an organizer for Missouri Walk of Neurofibromatosis, the walk means “the world” to her.
“I’ve always been about advocating for NF and bringing people together,” Thomas said. “It’s awesome to see so many people coming together who have it.”
Thomas is the third generation in her family to have NF, and three of her four kids also have the condition.
“I grew up thinking my family was the only one with it. To me, it’s very important to be able to let people know that they’re not the only ones with it.”
Thomas said she was often teased when she was younger because her father, who also has NF, had tumors all over his body.
“I was always made fun of because of his appearance. People tell me, ‘You don’t want to get close to her she’s contagious.’”
Thomas said she joined the walk because she wants to bring people together who have NF and let them know they are not alone.
Another of her goals is to get the attention from the University of Missouri.
“Our ultimate goal is to get the attention of the University of Missouri, because not for me, not for my kids, but maybe for my grandkids or the ones that are nearly diagnosed, for us to have an NF clinic here instead of having to travel to Kansas City or St. Louis for expert care.”
She said the best way for the community to support those living with NF is through education and awareness.
“We’re always about advocating. We’re always about bringing awareness.”
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 29, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 29 drawing
19-24-47-59-65, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 29 drawing
Midday: 6-4-0
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 8-5-3
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 29 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8-0
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 6-8-4-1
Evening Wild: 0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 29 drawing
Early Bird: 10
Morning: 03
Matinee: 12
Prime Time: 14
Night Owl: 05
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 29 drawing
07-16-25-26-36
Check Show Me Cash 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.
SHELL KNOB, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A Barry County man recently broke the Missouri state record after catching a yellow bass on Table Rock Lake.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Danny Naugle, of Cassville, reeled in the record-breaking fish while fishing on Table Rock Lake on May 13. The fish broke the state record previously set in 1995.
The fish weighed 2 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 16.5 inches. It was just two ounces shy of the world record, the department said.
MDC said Naugle normally casts for crappie, using an ultra-light rod and lights to draw baitfish.
The previous record was set in 1995 by a 9-ounce fish caught from a slough off the Mississippi River, according to MDC.
The department said Naugle plans to get the yellow bass mounted. His catch marks the first state record fish recorded for 2026.
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