SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP), working with local law enforcement and community partners, continues to decrease the supply of opioids and other drugs devastating many neighborhoods. In 2022, the ISP Metropolitan Enforcement Groups (MEGs) and Drug Task Forces across the state seized 679 firearms, 26,679 pounds of drugs, and arrested 1,942 individuals. The ISP […]
STE GENEVIEVE — Lani Yamnitz has been selected the Rotary Student of the Month for February from Ste. Genevieve High School. Lani is the daughter of Justin and Renee Yamnitz. Lani’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10 percent of her class and earning ‘A’ Honor Roll each semester. She earned the designation
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Now that the whistleblower has gone public with her allegations about the Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey confirms that two weeks ago the Attorney General’s Office began a full investigation into these shocking allegations. The Office has already received a sworn affidavit from the whistleblower
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development announced today that it will award more than $7.2 million in 50% and 70% tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to 35 organizations for community development projects statewide. “Missouri nonprofits provide critical services to citizens across our state, and we’re proud to support their
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 25-year-old Rick Salinas of Edcouch, Texas at 3:23 p.m. Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Harrison County for two counts of failure to appear on traffic charges. He was
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FAIRFAX, Virginia – The National Rifle Association has announced the filing of an NRA-backed and supported lawsuit challenging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) unlawful rule on stabilizing braces. “ATF’s new definition for stabilizing braces is arbitrary. The bureau is declaring that they will effectively decide on a case-by-case basis whether a
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WEINGARTEN – Operation Sand is supporting a bill that would prohibit the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from issuing permits for a silica frac sand mine located in a third or fouth class county where the proposed mine is located within 2.5 miles of a state park, conservation area, or natural area. A rally
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STE GENEVIEVE — Recently, SGHS students participated in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District Leadership Competition held on Saturday, Feb. 4. The following students placed within the top five of their event: Emily Allebach placed 1st in Database Design & Applications – (advancing to state competition) Katie Ahne placed 1st in
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STE GENEVIEVE — Ste Genevieve High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students Chloe Wolk and Alyssa Whitner recently spent time in the early childhood classroom at Ste. Genevieve Elementary teaching preschoolers how to beat bacteria using bubbles! The high school students prepared a lesson for the preschoolers over proper hand washing
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Gen FFA member Sara Schmieder has been elected Area 15 FFA Secretary for the 23-24 school year. Delegates from the Ste. Genevieve High School chapter that evening were Scarlett Gonz and Heidi Schmelzle.
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