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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BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. (KCTV) – A head-on collision on Highway 71 killed 3 people and seriously injured a 4th, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
State Troopers say the crash happened around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, near the intersection of Highway 71 and 170th St. – about a mile and a half north of Burlington Junction.
Investigators say a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 59-year-old woman from Carthage, Texas, was heading north on the highway when it crossed the centerline.
The Chevrolet struck a southbound 2026 Ford Explorer head-on, according to MSHP. Both vehicles caught fire and came to rest in the southbound lane.
State Troopers note that the crash killed the Texas driver, a 67-year-old woman from Harlan, Iowa and a 76-year-old woman from Rockwell City, Iowa.
The Ford’s driver – a 72-year-old man from Rockwell City – was airlifted to Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with serious injuries, according to first responders.
Troopers say all four people involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Copyright 2026 KCTV. All rights reserved.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 9, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 9 drawing
15-41-46-47-56, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 4-0-0
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 0-1-4
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 4-8-3-6
Midday Wild: 0
Evening: 5-4-2-2
Evening Wild: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 9 drawing
Early Bird: 06
Morning: 09
Matinee: 01
Prime Time: 15
Night Owl: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 9 drawing
06-08-18-21-35
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 9 drawing
06-27-58-61-65, Powerball: 14
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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Homicide detectives in Kansas City, Missouri, were called to the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Just before 7 a.m. Saturday, police received a reported shooting call near E. 4th Street and Holmes Street.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male in the street who had been shot.
Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
A police spokesperson said detectives believe the victim had an interaction with one or more suspects in a vehicle when one of the suspects opened fire, striking the victim.
The spokesperson said the incident happened in an area with several apartment residences – detectives are interviewing potential witnesses for additional information.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
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.
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