Diana Sue Burch, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed on November 5th surrounded by her children. She was 71. Diana was known for her flair for fashion and playful sense of humor. She was also the most generous and thoughtful giver of gifts, encouragement and her time. Those lucky to have […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. — In September, researchers from California and Denmark were awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their development of ‘click’ chemistry, a process in which molecules snap together like LEGO, making them a potentially more efficient transportation device in delivering pharmaceuticals to cancer tumors. Now, in a recent study, a researcher at
‘Click’ chemistry may help treat dogs with bone cancer, MU study finds Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft met with representatives of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) this morning to discuss an email that was sent to Cole County Clerk Steven Korsmeyer informing him that federal officials would be at polling locations in Cole County during Tuesday’s elections due to complaints received by the DOJ. However,
Ashcroft protects Missouri elections – Tells DOJ they have no jurisdiction Read More »
STE. GENEVIEVE — Bloomsdale Elementary School fifth grade students in Mrs. Jaclyn Oechsner’s class recently held their second annual book-tasting event, where the classroom is set up cafe-style and students discuss books they have read recently while sipping hot chocolate. Earlier this year, students chose a book to read from a list provided by Mrs.
Bloomsdale Elementary School fifth graders hold book tasting Read More »
LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Michael Zahner of Bollinger County to take immediate steps to comply with the federal Clean Water Act. The Agency is also seeking civil penalties for alleged violations of the Act. According to the EPA, Zahner and his company, Zahner Management Company LLC,
EPA accuses Bollinger County man of illegal destruction of streams and wetlands Read More »
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” tour will come to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis Saturday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. online at MetroTix.com or by calling 314-534-111. Steve Martin and Martin
Fox Concerts Presents Steve Martin and Martin Short Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 22-06 closing state offices on Friday, November 25, 2022, the day after the Thanksgiving Day holiday. “The First Lady and I are so appreciative of the work our state team members do day in and day out to serve the people of Missouri, and
Governor Parson signs Executive Order 22-06 closing state offices November 25 Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety today announced the availability of up to $20,000 in grant funding opportunities for local law enforcement, fire service and EMS agencies. The department encouraged interested agencies to act swiftly as the deadline to apply for the grants is Dec. 5, 2022. A total of $30
Grant program will assist local law enforcement, fire service and EMS agencies Read More »
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Monday the state has recorded a new, unprecedented number of consecutive weeks below historic continued claims levels for regular unemployment insurance benefits. The most recent data reflects Illinois has remained below the 70,000 claims threshold for 26 consecutive weeks, with little more than 57,000 continued
Illinois reaches six consecutive months of record low unemployment claims Read More »
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding deer hunters about locations where deer can be tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) free of charge. CWD is a fatal disease of the central nervous system in deer and elk. Since 2002 when the first deer was diagnosed with CWD in Illinois,
IDNR announces 2022 chronic wasting disease sampling locations for deer hunters Read More »
