June 2022

Illinois State Police warns motorists not to engage in aggressive driving behaviors 

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CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public not to engage in aggressive driving behaviors as the number of reported road rage incidents resulting in expressway shootings is increasing.  Motorists are not only at risk of being involved in a traffic crash due to road rage, but there is now the danger of […]

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MDC inducts Joel Vance into Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) posthumously honored Joel M. Vance, formerly of Russellville, by inducting him into the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame on June 17 during a ceremony at the MDC Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. Vance died on Dec. 9, 2020, at age 86. Joel M. Vance, Sept.

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Missouri Attorney General joins amicus brief urging SCOTUS to overturn ruling upholding California’s Prop. 12 

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt joined an amicus brief in National Pork Producers Council v. Karen Ross, urging the United States Supreme Court to overturn the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding California’s Proposition 12. California’s Proposition 12 requires states to comply with California regulations on the confinement of breeding pigs, egg-laying

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for Chester Bridge Rehab

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SIKESTON—Work to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge will soon get underway. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route 150. The upcoming maintenance project will include pavement rehab and some minor structural steel repairs.  As work is underway, Route 51 will be reduced to

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SIU, SIH expand partnership to address nursing shortage

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree or accumulated a significant number of hours toward a degree and have ever considered a career in nursing, you will want to check out a new Southern Illinois University Carbondale program that allows qualified candidates to earn their Bachelor of Science in nursing

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office report

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report.   Arrested Person: 8  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 2 Animal Control: 16 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 6 Brush Fire: Burglary: Careless and Imprudent: 3 Check Well Being:

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