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The Purina Pet Parade currently holds the Guinness Book of World Record for most dogs in costume, which was set in 2012.

Lt. Jason Brice with the Lemay Fire Department said firefighters were called just before 10 a.m. to a fire in the 1200 block of Wachtel Avenue.

Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday.

A bill promising "local control" for some school districts prompted calls from legislators and constituents alike for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to take a step back.

Gov. Mike Parson spoke to the Missouri State Teachers Association as members visited the Capitol and spoke to their senators and representatives about education topics.

Over 100 educators gathered in Jefferson City to voice opposition to Missouri bills that would allow public districts and charter schools to open enrollment to nonresidents, and a "Parent's Bill of Rights" that would ban schools from teaching diversity-related concepts and "critical race theory."

Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday.

The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and other diversity-related concepts.

(Statewide) -- Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are announced for a majority of Missouri for Tuesday night into Wednesday.

The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also bans the teaching of diversity-related concepts.