JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - Missouri has received a federal grant to test a new type of road treatment intended to keep cars from slipping off highways when it rains or snows.

The Missouri Department of Transportation says it will apply the "high friction surface treatment" to a pair of curves on U.S. 54 and Missouri 179 in Jefferson City.

If the agency has enough money, it may also apply the treatment at two sites on Interstate 44 near Rolla.

Lady Luck Casino will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 18, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Sponsored by Lifeblood Donor Fest, the drive will be held at the Lone Wolf VIP Room inside the casino pavilion.

“We invite everyone to come…and give blood,” said Polly Lunceford, human resources coordinator.  “Not only are our employees going to be taking part, we encourage the public to come also.  If can give, please give.  It takes such a small amount of time to save a life.”

Each donor will receive a Donor Fest t-shirt.

PORTAGEVILLE, MO (AP) - A southeast Missouri business that makes chrome-plated plastic auto parts is receiving state aid to train its employees.

Gov. Jay Nixon said Thursday that Missouri is providing up to $809,000 of job training services for 350 employees at SRG Global in Portageville.

He says the training incentives are part of a $4.2 million capital investment by the company.

The job training will be provided through Three Rivers Community College and will focus on mechanical and electrical skills, safety and team building.