December 2021

MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 44-year-old David J. Johnson of Gorham, Illinois at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released. 27-year-old Rachel A. Warren of Ste. Genevieve at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday […]

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NHTSA announces $260 Million in grants for highway safety programs made possible by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the release of nearly $260 million in highway safety grants. These grants, part of the funding included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, were distributed to Highway Safety Offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, United States territories, and

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 34-year-old Kole A. Wingerter of Perryville was arrested December 15 on two fugitive warrants out of Perry County. Police say the arrest was made in the 800 block of Tradewinds Drive. 21-year-old Eric B. Pherigo of Warrenton was arrested December 19 on a fugitive

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Randolph County reports new COVID-19 cases are down by 22

CHESTER — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois has gone down in the latest health department report. The county’s health department reported 20 news cases on Wednesday, down from 42 new cases in its previous report, issued Monday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 90.

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Santa Claus cleared to spread Christmas cheer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr.

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SIU chancellor announces COVID-19 related changes for second semester

CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lanesent the following message to the campus community this afternoon. “With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, we have adjusted our plans for spring semester. Upon return to campus, all on-campus employees and students, including those who are fully vaccinated, must be tested for COVID-19 to ensure

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Robert Langeneckert

A private funeral has been held for 96-year-old Robert Langeneckert of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home. He was born December 23, 1924 in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Joseph Antone Langeneckert and Norma (Johansen) Langeneckert, who both preceded him in death. He married Mary (Burr) Langeneckert

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Blunt, Moran demand HHS reverse liver allocation policy

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Jerry Moran (Kan.) issued the following statement in response to the release of documents, including emails between the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and organ procurement organizations, regarding the national liver allocation policy.   The emails released are in response to a November 17,

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