October 2022

University of Missouri Board of Curators establishes the Remington R. Williams Award

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COLUMBIA, Mo.—In honor of their late colleague, the University of Missouri Board of Curators today established the Remington R. Williams Award, recognizing his outstanding service as student representative to the Board. The new award will be presented annually to six students across the UM System.   “This award will honor Remington’s legacy of leadership and […]

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Dorothy J Pfeifer

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A funeral will be held Monday, October 31, 2022 for 92-year-old Dorothy J Pfeifer of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.   She was born October 16, 1930 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.   She married Melvin Pfeifer March 27, 1954   She is survived by: three daughters: Lois

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Aldermen name Jasen Crump to succeed Eric Bennett as police chief

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen has approved the appointment of Jasen Crump to succeed Eric Bennett as police chief. The action came during last night’s regular meeting.   The aldermen approved the appointment unanimously without discussion. The approval was followed by a round of applause for Crump.   The action was

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Don’t be a Zombie this Halloween; Stop, Look and Listen

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JEFFERSON CITY –  Be a pain in the neck by dressing up as a vampire this Halloween, not by driving distracted. The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging trick-or-treaters and drivers to stay alert for each other. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children are three times more likely to be struck and

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EPA releases first-ever agency-wide strategy to reduce lead exposures and disparities in U.S. communities

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LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 27, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities (Lead Strategy), in conjunction with National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This first-ever, agency-wide Lead Strategy outlines how EPA will utilize its full suite of authorities, expertise, and resources to reduce lead exposure in

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EPA’s most productive laboratory gets 20-year facility lease, reduces footprint while maintaining analytical capability and jobs 

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LENEXA, Kan.–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Kansas City Science and Technology Center (KCSTC), located at 300 Minnesota Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas, has renewed its facility lease through 2043. Today, EPA Region 7 and local leaders celebrated the 20-year lease renewal at the KCSTC.  The lease renewal reduces EPA’s footprint within the existing facility

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Dot Transportation Partner to inspire and educate girls About the trucking industry

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ST. LOUI S – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is teaming up with Women in Trucking through a partnership with Dot Transportation to give girls in grades 6-12 an up-close and personal look at the world of truck driving from a female perspective. During this innovative program, girls will participate in fun, hands-on activities

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Illinois high schoolers record the highest graduation rate 10 years

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois high schoolers notched their highest graduation rate in a decade, as students’ academic growth outpaced pre-pandemic levels, under ISBE’s nationally acclaimed Learning Renewal Guide. The statistics are being released as part of the state’s annual Illinois Report Card.    Additionally, every demographic group experienced accelerated growth in 2022 in both English language arts and

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MDC reports hunters bagged eight black bears during season

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Missouri hunters harvested eight black bears during the 2022 bear-hunting season, Oct. 17–26. Chase Boggs of Bolivar harvested this sow bear with his bow on private land in Douglas County on Oct. 24. MDC data on the bear showed she was 7 years

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