May 2023

PSC sets intervention deadline in Spire Missouri request

JEFFERSON CITY—Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, own, operate and maintain a natural gas distribution system providing natural gas service in Johnson County near Warrensburg, Missouri.   The requested CCN would be a further expansion of the […]

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Rep. Friess congratulates Violette Nast as she receives the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

RED BUD – State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) was on hand to congratulate Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category (55+). Even though she is confined to a wheelchair, she doesn’t let that stop her from serving others. She has centered her life on giving in any way she

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Returning to St. Louis Friday, December 22 for two shows only!

ST. LOUIS – NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet returns to St. Louis with performances that bring holiday magic to life and create unforgettable memories for all ages. The company will perform at Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! The story follows Clara through the

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Six deaths and many injuries reported in multiple vehicle crash on I-55 in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Six persons were killed and many were injured in a traffic crash on Interstate 55 near Milepost 76, north of Farmersville in Montgomery County Monday morning about 10:55 a.m. All photos provided by the Illinois State Police The Illinois State Police reports the initial crash happened on northbound Interstate 55 at Milepost 76.

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SIU Aviation to receive seven new Cessna planes

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The continued enrollment growth in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program is also an opportunity to bring new flight training planes online. SIU Aviation will welcome seven new Cessna 172s flight training airplanes into the program later this week.   “I am very excited at the prospect of

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute awards three Simon Democracy Prizes

CARBONDALE, Ill. —The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale today (May 1) announced the inaugural recipients of the Paul Simon Democracy Prize. The institute is awarding three prizes of $5,000 each to current Illinois college or university students for the design and implementation of projects to revitalize democracy in their communities.   The winners

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