November 2022

Discover nature with MDC through Eagle Days

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — From December through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state or enjoy watching bald eagles on your own.     Missouri is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing during winter. Discover […]

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Governor Parson proclaims November Adoption Awareness Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation designating November Adoption Awareness Month in Missouri to encourage all Missourians to learn more about the need for adoptive families and how to best support the youth awaiting adoption.   “As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming holidays with our own families, it is important to

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IDPH urges public to protect loved ones from COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses during the Thanksgiving holiday

CHICAGO – With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses circulating in many areas of the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to take precautions and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely without spreading the virus to family and friends. In addition to being fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and the

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IL Freedom Caucus: Illinois needs competent State Superintendent – Not another activist

SPRINGFIELD, I’ll. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is today issuing the following statement on Illinois State Superintendent Carmen Ayala’s retirement.   “Superintendent Carmen Ayala’s departure is welcome news for parents and students across the state. Her focus was on indoctrinating students with leftist propaganda and being the enforcement arm of JB Pritzker’s radical mask mandates.

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Make the right choices this Thanksgiving: Buckle up and drive sober

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois are reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday. Unfortunately, some motorists and their passengers will travel without ever buckling their seat belts, which drastically increases the chance of injury or death if they’re involved

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Marching Mizzou will take part in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

COLUMBIA — Let’s have a parade! Bring out your best black and gold, and tune in early to watch the start of the television broadcast of the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thanksgiving Day as Marching Mizzou will be one of 12 marching bands in this year’s parade lineup. The 350-member ensemble will lead

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Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission recommends to reverse Nexgen mining permit

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — On November 15, 2022, the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission (AHC) issued its Recommended Decision in the appeal of the mining permit issued to Nexgen Silica, LLC. The AHC recommends that the Nexgen mining permit be reversed. In February 2022, Nexgen applied to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Program

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 62-year-old Stephanie Kuczma of Perryville was cited for driving while intoxicated as a persistent offender, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with a physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while revoked. Police say she was charged after police were called to the

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