Missouri

The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking community input on the future of the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park and new Saint Louis Zoo North Campus in north St. Louis County.

The outdoor festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.

If you’ve ever dreaded paying your annual property tax for the vehicles you own, you’re not alone. In fact, opponents of the long-standing tax have a new champion at the State House.

On July 11, Gov. Mike Parson signed a child protection bill [HB 397] that included “Nathan’s Law.” Sponsored by Sen. Jill Schupp [D-Creve Coeur] and named after Nathan Blecha, “Nathan’s Law” seeks to protect and strengthen the safety of young children receiving care and education in unlicensed, in-home child care providers.

The law authorizes the Missouri Department of Revenue to revoke the driver’s license of anyone who hits a highway or utility worker in a work zone or an emergency responder in an emergency zone.

The U.S. Postal Service has released a new “forever” stamp celebrating the USS Missouri [BB-63]. The stamp’s release coincides with the 75th anniversary of the famed American battleship’s commissioning on June 11, 1944.

One week after the St. Charles County Council voted to take a stand against the proposed merger of St. Louis City and County, the organization behind that measure hit the pause button on its efforts to secure a statewide vote on the issue.

Camp David, located in Rolla, is seeking help with creating more than 200 quilts for delivery to campers by Memorial Day, May 27.

Members of the Civil Air Patrol have begun flying photo reconnaissance missions along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Administration.

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s [EPA] Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24, Missouri American Water is drawing attention to small leaks and other water issues that may waste water within homes.