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Google is bringing 2,300 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions to rural Montgomery County, Missouri, with a $15 billion data center investment. The company is also launching a $20 million fund to help local families lower their energy bills.
Montgomery County just landed over $8 million in state funding to power up 20 clean energy projects that will save taxpayers nearly half a million dollars every year. Solar panels, backup power systems, and energy upgrades are coming to recreation centers, health facilities, and parking areas across the community.
Missouri has become a national model by bringing mental health and addiction care to every corner of the state through community clinics that meet people where they are. The program now reaches schools, jails, and neighborhoods that never had consistent access to help before.
Malaki Phillips of Clark County High School earned a $500 scholarship from NEMR, one of eight awarded to local seniors. The utility company recognizes students who strengthen northeast Missouri communities.
A Maryland county's reforestation program just earned national recognition for expanding tree cover and fighting climate change. Since 2020, over 5,000 residents have joined the effort to plant trees and cool their communities.
When icy roads sent a truck sliding off the highway in Montgomery County, Missouri, firefighters made sure both driver and dog got out safely. Despite the scary rollover, neither sustained injuries in Saturday's winter weather rescue.
The Butler County NAACP brought their community together for a Day of Unity celebration featuring food, art, and activities that bridged divides. In a time of national division, the event showed what's possible when people focus on what unites them.
Pacific County, Washington just recorded its lowest July unemployment rate since 1990, dropping to 4.7% and beating major metro areas. The rural county now boasts lower joblessness than Seattle's King County, proving small towns can lead big comebacks.
Army National Guard helicopters airlifted 202 young campers and staff to safety after flash floods trapped them at their Missouri Ozarks camp. All children, ages 8 to 16, were safely reunited with families in St. Louis.
Two Missouri graduates walked away from years of addiction through a transformative court program. Travis Sutton and Alicia McCullough now step forward into futures built on recovery and hope.
When rising waters trapped two people and their dog at a Missouri conservation area Sunday night, multiple rescue teams worked together to bring everyone home safe. The daring nighttime rescue showcased the power of coordinated emergency response.
When water started rising fast at a Missouri conservation area Sunday night, multiple rescue teams worked together to pull two people and their dog to safety. Everyone made it out without a scratch thanks to swift coordination between five emergency response agencies.
Two Washington counties just saw their unemployment rates drop significantly in a single month. Grays Harbor and Pacific counties are creating more opportunities for workers as the region's job market strengthens.
Pennsylvania's Chester County is bringing 100 new electric vehicle charging stations to workplaces and businesses through a federal grant program. With EV registrations doubling to 9,000 in just two years, the county is preparing for a greener future.
All 88 counties across Ohio reported lower unemployment in April, with some of the hardest-hit areas seeing the biggest turnarounds. Even counties still above the state average are moving in the right direction.
Veterans and first responders in Gladstone, Missouri, now have access to free, cutting-edge brain treatment for PTSD and depression. The new clinic opens as Missouri faces the nation's highest veteran suicide rate.
Over 50 people gathered in Madison County to hear three women share their addiction recovery journeys and tear down the stigma that keeps people from seeking help. Ten support organizations joined the event to connect struggling individuals with resources.
Four Missouri organizations are calling for volunteers to deliver meals, drive veterans to medical appointments, and brighten hospital visits. The opportunities welcome people of all ages to make a real difference in their community.
Milwaukee County has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in less than 20 years, putting it ahead of schedule to meet ambitious climate goals. While federal climate efforts falter, this Midwest county proves local action can deliver real results.
Missouri needs skilled birdwatchers to help track declining bird populations across five survey routes this summer. The volunteer effort is part of a 60-year conservation program that revealed North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970.
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