February 2023

Illinois State Police expands Crisis Intervention Training

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is rolling out 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for all ISP officers beginning in February. CIT programs create connections between law enforcement professionals, mental health providers, families, and consumer advocates. The goal of crisis intervention training is to help officers better understand mental illness, which can help […]

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Jefferson College accepting Alumnus of the Year Nominations

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HILLSBORO – The Jefferson College Faculty Senate is seeking nominations for the College’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year.   Nominees must meet four criteria: A person who graduated from Jefferson College with a certificate or associate degree; Someone who has achieved distinction in his/her chosen field of employment; Someone who has been involved in community

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Jerry William Hart

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There is a time for Mourning and a time for Rejoicing!   Jerry William Hart III is running, jumping and praising The LORD. He is whole, no pain, no worries. Peace and Joy.   Jerry “J.W.” was called home; he transitioned on January 28, 2023. He was 47 years old, born January 10, 1976 in

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Local students named to Jeffco Dean’s List

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HILLSBORO – Jefferson College Vice President of Student Services, Kimberly Harvey-Manus, has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester, containing the names of 709 students who earned the academic recognition.   To qualify for the Dean’s List honor, full-time students must achieve a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0

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MDC partnering on research about bald eagles and wind turbines

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ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. – With wind energy growing increasingly common and more wind turbines dotting the landscape – especially in northwest Missouri – the threat to eagles and other birds is an increasing concern to conservation organizations and others. Birds have been hurt and killed after encountering the massive blades and air currents of wind turbines.  

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Missouri average gasoline prices fall 4.7 cents a gallon

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BOSTON, Mass. Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 18.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national

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Perryville Police Reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following reports:   30-year-old Christian C. Tucker of Perryville was arrested January 25th on a charge of driving while revoked. The arrest followed a traffic stop of a Chevrolet Malibu at North Main and St. Maries Street at 11:34 p.m. for a headlight violation.   46-year-old

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