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New mobile site helps travelers plan just in time for spring

New mobile site helps travelers plan just in time for spring

(KFVS) - Tuesday, March 20 is the first day of spring and the Missouri Division of Tourism announces you can now access their new mobile version on VisitMo.com in to time for travelers to plan trips.

The mobile site m.VisitMO.com, is compatible with iPhones and Android-based phones, and allows users to access thousands of attractions, events, restaurants, shops and lodging options in Missouri. According to MDT, all you have to remember is VisitMO.com; the site will automatically render the mobile version for users on a mobile phone. Tablet users will default to the full version, as larger tablet screens are better suited for the full-site experience.

Community photo: Star gazing at it's best

Community photo: Star gazing at it's best

If you haven't already seen it, be sure to look at the skies after dark to see a picture it is providing at this time.

You will find a  nice bright crescent moon. On Sunday, to the left  of the moon is the planet Jupiter, and to the bottom of the moon is the planet Venus which is a little brighter than the planet Jupiter. You don't want to miss it.

These pictures were taken in Scott County, Mo. How well can you see the moon and planets where you live? You can e-mail us pictures from your community to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you were from and a brief description of the picture.

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Sunset in Dexter

Sunset in Dexter

DEXTER, MO (KFVS) - Viewer Teena Fields from Dexter sent us this picture of the sunset on Friday, Nov. 18.

You can send us pictures from your community to cNews and we'll feature them on your county site. Don't forget to include your name, where the picture was taken and when it was taken.

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MDNR providing up to $10 million for energy efficient projects

MDNR providing up to $10 million for energy efficient projects

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will be providing up to $10 million in low-interest loans for energy efficiency projects through the Energize Missouri Schools and Local Governments program.

The loans will help Missouri school districts, local governments, public colleges and universities.

"The energy savings achieved through these projects will save taxpayers money, and will allow schools, local governments, and colleges and universities to redirect the energy savings to continue investment into other essential services and capital improvement projects," said Sara Parker Pauley, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. "The projects implemented as a result of these loans will help schools and local governments improve their facilities and follows Gov.

2011 No MOre Trash Bash cleans up Missouri roadways

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Departments of Transportation and Conservation are teaming up to clean up litter on Missouri roads.

The departments will be working together and are inviting schools, organizations and individuals in Missouri to get involved and reduce the amount of litter throughout the state.

"The Bash is a volunteer effort to help cleanup Missouri and work toward a litter-free state," said Mark Aufdenberg, MoDOT Southeast District roadside manager.

Last year, volunteers picked up more than 128,000 bags of trash.