Andy Ostmeyer

Missouri, United States

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Y Bridge tells story of climate change in Missouri

2 weeks ago | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

The Y Bridge tells a story of climate change in Missouri. The highway bridge over the James River in Galena, Missouri, has been there since 1926-27. Although now closed to vehicles, its unique design earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. kAmxE :D 2=D@ E96 =@42E:@? @7 E96 &]$] v6@=@8:42= $FCG6J C:G6C 8286[ H9:49 92D 366? E96C6 =@?86C E92? E96 3C:586]k^Am kAmx? >@C6 E92? g_ J62CD[ E96 y2>6D #:G6C 3C@<6 b_ 766E 2E E96 8286 @?=J @?46[ :? `hhb[ H96?
Fish crow, other birds tell story of climate change in Missouri

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Lifelong Missouri birder Jeff Cantrell came across a first in 2013. He discovered fish crows had built a nest in a large sycamore in Roaring River State Park in Southwest Missouri, less than an hour from Cantrell’s home. “We never had fish crows in Southwest Missouri,” he said.
Fish crow, other birds tell story of climate change in Missouri

3 weeks ago | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Lifelong Missouri birder Jeff Cantrell came across a first in 2013. He discovered fish crows had built a nest in a large sycamore in Roaring River State Park in Southwest Missouri, less than an hour from Cantrell's home. kAmQ(6 ?6G6C 925 7:D9 4C@HD :? $@FE9H6DE |:DD@FC:[Q 96 D2:5]k^Am kAmx? 724E[ 96 D2:5 96 H@F=5 92G6 925 E@ EC2G6= E@ E96 |:DD@FC: q@@E966=[ @? E96 @E96C 6?5 @7 E96 DE2E6[ @C 6=D6H96C6 :? E96 E96 $@FE96C? &?:E65 $E2E6D E@ D66 7:D9 4C@HD[ H9:49 2C6 D:>:=2C :? 2AA62C2?46 E@ E96 4@>>@?
Fish crow, other birds tells story of climate change in Missouri

3 weeks ago | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Lifelong Missouri birder Jeff Cantrell came across a first in 2013. He discovered fish crows had built a nest in a large sycamore in Roaring River State Park in Southwest Missouri, less than an hour from Cantrell's home. kAmQ(6 ?6G6C 925 7:D9 4C@HD :? $@FE9H6DE |:DD@FC:[Q 96 D2:5]k^Am kAmx? 724E[ 96 D2:5 96 H@F=5 92G6 925 E@ EC2G6= E@ E96 |:DD@FC: q@@E966=[ @? E96 @E96C 6?5 @7 E96 DE2E6[ @C 6=D6H96C6 :? E96 E96 $@FE96C? &?:E65 $E2E6D[ E@ D66 7:D9 4C@HD[ H9:49 2C6 D:>:=2C :? 2AA62C2?46 E@ E96 4@>>@?
More cases of CWD reported in Southwest Missouri

1 month ago | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Two more cases of chronic wasting disease have been detected in Jasper County's wild deer population, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation, bringing the total to three so far. The first case was detected from deer sampling during the 2023-24 hunting seasons, northwest of Joplin along Center Creek near the Kansas line.
Joplin Trails Coalition plans meeting to discuss plans to connect Frisco, Ruby Jack trails

Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Jan. 16—Work to connect two popular rail-to-trails in Jasper County could begin this spring. The Joplin Trails Coalition plans a meeting to update the community on the project from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Joplin Public Library's west Community Room. "We're going to focus on plans to connect the Frisco and Ruby Jack through the Cardinal Valley Habitat," said Bob Herbst, project manager for the Joplin Trails Coalition.
Joplin Trails Coalition plans meeting to discuss plans to connect Frisco, Ruby Jack trails

Jan 16, 2025 | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Work to connect two popular rail-to-trails in Jasper County could begin this spring. The Joplin Trails Coalition plans a meeting to update the community on the project from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Joplin Public Library's west Community Room. "We're going to focus on plans to connect the Frisco and Ruby Jack through the Cardinal Valley Habitat," said Bob Herbst, project manager for the Joplin Trails Coalition.
Bald eagle events planned in area in January, February

Jan 7, 2025 | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

In December, the bald eagle got some respect. It officially became the country’s national bird when President Joe Biden signed a bill giving it that honor. In January and February, there will be a chance to see the official national bird at eagle-viewing events in the region.
Mercy, Anthem announce agreement, resolve dispute that went public this fall

Dec 5, 2024 | joplinglobe.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced an agreement that will allow tens of thousands of Anthem customers in the region to continue to access Mercy health care in network. In a joint statement, the two companies said they have "have reached a new multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to affordable, high-quality care at all Mercy hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices across Missouri.
Deer hunters must abide by CWD rules during opening weekend of deer season

Nov 14, 2024 | yahoo.com | Andy Ostmeyer

Nov. 14—Because Newton and Jasper counties are now part of a CWD management zone, different rules apply this fall for deer hunters. Among them, hunters who harvest a deer during the opening of the modern firearms season, Nov. 16-17, must take that deer or its head on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station.