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More than 1,600 applications filed for marijuana microbusiness lottery in Missouri
(KMOV) — As the cannabis industry continues to develop, businesses are looking forward to smaller, boutique operations entering the market in Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 1,601 people applied for microbusiness licenses before Thursday’s deadline.
The state will award just six permits per congressional district per year. Of those, two will be dispensaries and four will be wholesale businesses, which will be limited to 250 plants.
Beau Bradley, who runs a supply shop for small grow operations called GrowActive Solutions, was glad to see the addition of microbusinesses to the industry. He said he thought it would encourage more local entrepreneurs in the long run.
“Having those micro-licenses will let local people really show what they’re capable of in this market and give them a chance to show themselves,” Bradley said.
The microbusiness licenses were put into place to allow entrepreneurs to enter the market who may not have had the capital to set up a full-scale dispensary.
Tom Bommarito, the owner of Greenlight Dispensaries, said it would encourage boutique growers and sellers similar to craft breweries.
“It’s going to allow some of the people who couldn’t afford to get into the bigger, larger group that we’re in,” he said. “It’ll be a closed group where they’ll have their own growers, their own manufacturers, their own dispensaries. They’ll have their own group that trades with each other.”
According to the DHSS website, the state will award the permits sometime in October.
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Patrol reports 8 individuals arrested in north Missouri from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2024
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Between December 19, 2024, and December 21, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported eight arrests in north Missouri. The charges ranged from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to vehicle theft and traffic violations. Below is a detailed account of each individual arrested during this period.
Rodney L. Crosby, 43, Council Bluffs, Iowa
On December 19, 2024, at 1:58 p.m., Rodney L. Crosby was arrested in Atchison County. Crosby was charged with vehicle theft under an Emmet County, Iowa, warrant. He was held at the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office with no bond.
Michael L. McMillan, 51, Kansas City, Missouri
On December 19, 2024, at 9:12 p.m., Michael L. McMillan was arrested in Andrew County. He faced charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI), a misdemeanor, speeding, and failing to properly affix a display plate. McMillan was held at the Andrew County Jail on a 12-hour hold.
Denny B. Wiley, 36, Stanberry, Missouri
On December 20, 2024, at 2:33 p.m., Denny B. Wiley was arrested in Gentry County. Wiley was charged with failing to display valid plates on a motor vehicle and misdemeanor DWI. He was held at the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office on a 12-hour hold.
Donita D. Shields, 48, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
On December 20, 2024, at 6:29 p.m., Donita D. Shields was arrested in Clinton County. She was charged with failure to appear (FTA) for a moving traffic violation under a Morgan County warrant. Shields was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and was bondable.
Bryan J. Castellon Rivas, 22, Omaha, Nebraska
On December 20, 2024, at 10:54 p.m., Bryan J. Castellon Rivas was arrested in Holt County. His charges included exceeding the posted speed limit by 26 mph or more, operating a vehicle without a valid license (first offense), misdemeanor DWI (alcohol), and consuming alcohol while driving. He was held at the Holt County Sheriff’s Office on a 12-hour hold.
Curt J. Batt, 65, Sidney, Nebraska
On December 19, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., Curt J. Batt was arrested in Macon County. Batt was charged with excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .04 or higher while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). He was held at the Macon County Sheriff’s Department and later released.
George A. Garber, 62, Unionville, Missouri
On December 19, 2024, at 7:13 p.m., George A. Garber was arrested in Putnam County. He was charged with felony DWI (alcohol) as an aggravated offender. Garber was held at the Putnam County Jail and later released.
Jose I. Molina-Argueta, 40, Milan, Missouri
On December 21, 2024, at 12:03 a.m., Jose I. Molina-Argueta was arrested in Sullivan County. He faced a charge of DWI (alcohol) and was held at the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department before being released.
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Both Missouri River bridges now open at Rocheport, MoDOT announces
Both east- and westbound Lance Cpl. Leon Deraps Interstate 70 Missouri River bridges now are open to traffic.
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the full opening of both bridges Friday. A ribbon-cutting marking the occasion was held Dec. 10 on the eastbound bridge. Prior to the eastbound bridge opening, all traffic, regardless of travel direction, was on the westbound bridge.
The westbound bridge was constructed first, all traffic was shifted to it and then the prior metal girder bridge was demolished. The new eastbound bridge was built in same location as the old bridge. The dual-bridge construction was forward looking in preparation for I-70’s expansion to six lanes statewide.
While the eastbound bridge is open, final touches still are needed and all work should finish by the spring.
“These twin new bridges would not have been possible without the foresight, cooperation and contributions of our federal and state elected leaders as well as the local communities who recognized the long-term value of investing in a bridge that connects their region, the state and the nation,” said Dustin Boatwright, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission chair at the ribbon-cutting. “This project is a testimony to what’s possible when we work together at all levels.”
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Mizzou Lands Transfer Commitment from OT Keagen Trost
The Missouri Tigers added a second offensive lineman Friday evening, acquiring former Wake Forest offensive tackle Keagen Trost. The Tigers also added former Michigan center Dominick Giudice just hours before.
Trost joins Missouri with one season of eligibility left while Giudice has two. Trost committed to Missouri during his official visit, also visiting Nebraska one day before announcing his commitment Missouri,
Trost also had offers to Florida State and Nebraska amongst others. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound offensive lineman started in all 12 regular season games for Wake Forest in 2024, 11 at right tackle, and one at left tackle.
On 468 pass blocking snaps in 2024, Trost allowed 19 pressures.
Trost joined Wake Forest in 2024 after transferring over from Indiana State, where he played from 2021-’23. Before opting out of the COVID season in 2020, Trost played for Morgan State. He started in seven games for Indiana State in 2023.
Missouri will lose starters at both right tackle and left tackle, with junior Armand Membou declaring for the NFL draft, and Marcus Bryant running out of elligibility.
Trost is Missouri’s ninth addition through the transfer portal thus far, but only the fourth on the offense. The Tigers have also added Giudice, wide receiver Kevin Coleman (Mississsippi State), Ahmad Hardy (Louisana Monroe).
The early transfer portal window officially closes on Dec. 28.
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