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Missouri submits paperwork for federal child care payments | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (287+ words) Jefferson City, Mo." The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE)Office of Childhood (OOC) is working with the federal government to ensure Missouri receives funding for child care providers. Late Thursday, January 8, DESE-OOC received communication from the federal…...
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri Receives $100,000 Donation – Newstalk KZRG
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (163+ words) Butler, MO " October 30, 2025 " The Children's Center of Southwest Missouri is proud to announce that we are the recipient of a remarkable $100,000 donation made possible through the Global Lockton Cares Community Impact Award, presented by Lockton Companies. The Lockton Cares Community…...
WIC benefits to be available in Missouri into November – Newstalk KZRG
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (218+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, MO " WIC benefits will be available for redemption in Missouri into November. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Missour JEFFERSON CITY, MO " WIC benefits will be available for redemption in…...
Governor Kehoe and Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education releases Child Care License Rule Review Implementation Report – Newstalk KZRG
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (424+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -" Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the release of the Executive Order 25-15"Implementation"Report, a key step toward modernizing Missouri's child care licensing system by reducin JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the release of the…...
BBB Tips: Finding a trustworthy tutor for your child – Newstalk KZRG
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (168+ words) (BBB) " Sometimes it's hard to find trustworthy tutor for your child. Read more or hear from Better Business Bureau Regional Director Pamela Hernandez below: Each student's academic needs are unique, but many kids benefit from a tutor to help keep…...
NEO College Student Support Services awarded federal grant to continue supporting student success – Newstalk KZRG
6+ mon, 8+ hour ago (235+ words) MIAMI, Okla. " Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is thrilled to announce that its Student Support Services (SSS) program has been awarded a federal grant totaling $313,016.00 for the upcoming acad MIAMI, Okla. " Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is thrilled to announce…...
Missouri school districts getting ready for anticipated statewide cellphone ban statewide cellphone ban – Newstalk KZRG
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) A new cellphone ban in Missouri schools could look much different from district to district. The bill was passed during the last legislative session and now awaits Governor Mike Kehoe's decision. North Callaway School District's superintendent, Kenya Thompson, told Missourinet…...
Missouri Legislative Committees address child fatality oversight failures & demand reforms. – Newstalk KZRG
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) Jefferson City, MO " Following a Sunshine Request that revealed disturbing reports of over 10 child fatalities in Missouri linked to breakdowns in oversight and communication within the state's child Jefferson City, MO " Following a Sunshine Request that revealed disturbing reports of…...
Safe Haven Baby Box open at Joplin Firehouse 7 – Newstalk KZRG
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (601+ words) Joplin is taking a significant step to protect the lives of vulnerable infants with the upcoming installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box. The initiative, part of the nationwide Safe Haven Law, allows parents in crisis to anonymously and safely…...
Incubating Hope: New Missouri prison nursery program helps incarcerated moms bond with their babies – Newstalk KZRG
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (447+ words) VANDALIA, MISSOURI " Select residents who are expectant mothers at'Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC)'in Vandalia, Missouri, will begin welcoming their newborns to VANDALIA, MISSOURI " Select residents who are expectant mothers at Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional…...