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Road cleanup resources phased out, restructured in Illinois and Missouri

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2 years ago

October 9, 2024

Road cleanup resources phased out, restructured in Illinois and Missouri

MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS (WGEM) – When you’re driving on the Show-Me state roads, you might recognize those many Adopt-A-Highway signs. The program, which has been around in Missouri since the late 1980s, dedicates a small section of road to a local business, charity, or loved one and gets surrounding members to clean up that section four times a year.

The program is now being phased out in Missouri. It will soon be replaced with a new initiative called Keeping Missouri Beautiful.

Missouri Department of Transportation’s State Maintenance Director Darin Hamelink said Adopt-A-Highway should be fully phased out by 2026. He said it’s costly and unsafe with a rise of distracted drivers.

“We [also] don’t want volunteers crossing the road,” Hamelink said.

Hamelink said Keeping Missouri Beautiful will be more structured and won’t drain finances.

“Volunteers sign up for one event at a time,” Hamelink said. “And we do a safety briefing every time. [We’ll make sure] where you can and can’t be, make sure you’re facing traffic, make sure you’re just picking in the grassy areas and not on the shoulder.”

Over in Illinois, Adams County Sheriff Anthony Grootens said they used to have prisoners clean up along the roads, but that’s no longer allowed in the Land of Lincoln.

“There’s only certain classified people that would be able to go out onto the street,” Grootens said. “So, we’re limited on the number of people we have.”

Grootens said if they catch someone littering they will make the offender go back and toss it out and possibly face a fine.

“The courts will frown upon that when they show up in court,” Grootens said.

Grootens said illegal dumping is a problem often seen on the backroads. He said if caught, the offender could be faced with a misdemeanor.

You can find more information and how to volunteer for Keeping Missouri Beautiful here.

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Gas prices falling in Missouri despite U.S. conflict with Iran

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2 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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Gas prices falling in Missouri despite U.S. conflict with Iran

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Despite conflict between the U.S. and Iran, gas prices in Missouri have been falling since last month, and even last week.

According to GasBuddy.com, average gas prices in Missouri have gone down 53.9 cents a gallon since last month and 9.9 cents per gallon since last week. This correlates with national average gas prices, which have been down 55.6 cents per gallon since last month and 6.9 cents per gallon last week.

Head of Petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, Patrick De Haan, says, “Fresh attacks were traded between the U.S. and Iran before both sides agreed to halt hostilities just in time Sunday, preventing what could have been a significant spike in oil prices.”

Patrick says that even though the market is unpredictable at the moment, “GasBuddy anticipates the national average will continue drifting lower this week.”

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Donut fundraiser helps mid-Missouri family’s medical expenses for treatment in Italy

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12 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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Donut fundraiser helps mid-Missouri family’s medical expenses for treatment in Italy

A fundraiser on Friday helped raise money for a mid-Missouri family’s effort to get their daughter medical treatment.

Hurts Donut from Springfield, Mo., traveled to Ashland to help the Kroeckel family raise money for their daughter, Harper’s, life-changing medical treatment in Italy.

“After exhausting available treatment options in the United States, the family is now pursuing specialized care that offers new hope for her future,” wrote the Hurts Donut shop in a press release. “Because the treatment, travel expenses and extended medical stays are not covered by insurance, the family is facing more than $85,000 in out-of-pocket costs.”

Harper had been born prematurely at 35 weeks and admitted to the NICU, where a nurse discovered a spot that they assumed to be diaper rash on her bottom. However, further inspection led to her diagnosis of Capillary Malformation-Arteriovenous Malformation, or CM-AVM.

CM-AVM is a genetic mutation at the cellular level that causes blood vessels in certain areas to be tangled, causing swelling, pressure, chronic pain and, in some instances, bleeding. In Harper’s case, it could potentially spread to her spine or brain.

The donut shop set up shop at the Ashland Optimists Club and donated 100% of its Special Tribute donut sales to the Kroeckel family, as well as 10% of the proceeds from its dozen donut sales.

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Missouri Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 winning numbers for June 28, 2026

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22 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 28 drawing

Midday: 0-7-2

Midday Wild: 1

Evening: 9-9-6

Evening Wild: 7

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 28 drawing

Midday: 4-5-0-4

Midday Wild: 9

Evening: 1-4-6-7

Evening Wild: 0

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 28 drawing

Early Bird: 04

Morning: 07

Matinee: 09

Prime Time: 06

Night Owl: 15

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 28 drawing

05-08-12-33-34

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.

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