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As winter approaches, all levels of government are struggling to find qualified applicants to clear streets after snowfalls.

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HANNIBAL — Gov. Mike Parson has proclaimed Oct. 22 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Missouri in an effort to encourage Missourians to take two simple actions to save

A Palmyra, Mo., police officer checks speeds of motorists passing through Palmyra on U.S. 61 on Friday. The average speeding ticket is written for speeds of 15-20 mph over the posted 55-mph speed limit. Missouri safety agencies are working with the Missouri Department of Transportation on its five-year strategic highway safety plan. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 989 people lost their lives on Missouri roads in 2020, the highest level since 2007. COURIER-POST PHOTO/TREVOR MCDONALD

HANNIBAL — Local crews were prepared ahead of Wednesday’s snowfall, which canceled school and brought a significant decrease in traffic. Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn said traffic was below normal levels throughout the day — with school and other events being canceled, he said people were taking extra precautions. Minor and major routes were still covered as snow fell at noon, and Shinn reported there had been several single slide-off accidents but no collisions. Missouri Department of Transportation and Hannibal Street Department crew members and law enforcement officials ...