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Consumers Tell BBB That Dog Bones From Washington Caused Illness, Death Of Pets

Posted on March 11, 2010 - 9:31am
The BBB says consumers should be very cautious when giving “Real Ham Bone For Dogs” to their pets. The bones are distributed under the Dynamic Pet Products label of Frick’s Quality Meats of Washington.

A popular pet treat distributed by a meat company in Washington, Mo., and sold in stores across the United States is under attack by dog owners who blame the product for injuring or killing their animals.

The BBB says consumers should be very cautious when giving “Real Ham Bone For Dogs” to their pets.  The bones are distributed under the Dynamic Pet Products label of Frick’s Quality Meats of Washington.

Several consumers said their dogs became seriously ill or died when the animals ate pieces of the bones, causing damage or blockage to internal organs.

AG's Talk in Springfield Saves Grandparent From Being Scammed

Posted on March 11, 2010 - 9:02am

Attorney General Chris Koster yesterday warned Missouri senior citizens about a scam aimed at swindling grandparents out of their savings.  He said since the scam started, his office has received 82 complaints, and consumer losses for Missouri seniors have reached more than $180,800.

Tornado Watch In Effect Until 2:00 a.m. Thursday

Posted on March 10, 2010 - 9:42pm
Tornado Watch In Effect Until 2:00 a.m. Thursday for Gasconade and Franklin counties

TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 AM CST FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

Ventura Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Seven Varieties of Its Dean's® Dip Products As A Precautionary Measure

Posted on March 10, 2010 - 5:46pm

Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean's® Dip products, with specific production dates, because a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with salmonella.

The flavor enhancer is made by an ingredient supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas. This is the same ingredient linked to the Food & Drug Administration's recall announcement Thursday.

Kroger Recalls Two Onion Soup & Dip Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk

Posted on March 10, 2010 - 5:39pm

The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the Company has been made aware by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Stores under the following names are included in this recall: Kroger, Dillons, Fry's, King Soopers, City Market, Smith's, Food 4 Less, Jay C, Scott's, Owen's, Baker's, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less.

Stores the company operates under the following names are not included in this recall:

Jobs Available Through State Parks Youth Corps Program

Posted on March 10, 2010 - 5:07pm
Youth Corps members will earn $7.25 an hour and may work up to 240 hours from May 1 - Sept. 30.

Looking for a summer job that is interesting and lets you enjoy Missouri's outdoors? Gov. Jay Nixon has challenged Missouri youth to "Think Outside" through a newinitiative called the State Parks Youth Corps Program. The program is an opportunity for those between the ages of 17 and 24 to experience Missouri state parks and historic sites while learning valuable work skills. An added benefit is the projects they complete will enhance Missouri's 85 state parks and historic sites.

MoDOT Cancels March Bid Opening

Posted on March 9, 2010 - 10:12pm

JEFFERSON CITY - For the second consecutive month, the Missouri Department of Transportation is canceling its bid opening, originally planned for March 26, due to concerns about federal funding levels.

Amber Alert In Decatur, Illinois

Posted on March 9, 2010 - 7:14pm

Please contact Decatur Police Departmen at 217-424-2738

Two children were abducted from 1942 East Cantrell Street in Decatur IL around 3:30 pm this afternoon. The children were last seen with two adult males in the listed vehicle. The vehicle was last seen turning onto a side road off of Cantrell Street in Decatur.

More details available at http://www.amberalert.com/alerts/4805cac87295ed50a30941b6b9dfb295/

Crawford County Sheriff's Department Involved In Tuesday Morning Shootout On I-44

Posted on March 9, 2010 - 6:04pm

by Jessica Nelson

A 26-year-old man who was wanted by the Secret Service was shot and killed by a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Interstate 44 in Phelps County Tuesday morning following a chase involving several local law enforcement agencies.

Board Of Aldermen Approve Electric Rate Reduction; Sewer Rates To Increase

Posted on March 9, 2010 - 5:39pm
The rate reduction was one of three ordinances passed; sewer system rates were increased through a revised city ordinance. Rates were increased to the current waste water system issues in the city.

by Jessica Nelson

Electric rates in the city of Hermann will be lower starting in May after the Hermann Board of Aldermen approved lower rates during Monday night's meeting. Though the rates are effective March 10, residents won't see a reduction on their utility bills until May 1, according to city clerk Delores Grannemann.

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