CHESTER – The American Red Cross conducted a blood drive June 15 at the Chester American Legion. Katie Koester and Nathan Koester of Coulterville enjoy snacks while they recover from donating blood Thursday June 15 at the American Legion in Chester. Both Koester’s are regular donors at the American Legion Blood Drives. […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and the
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SPRINGFIELD – Legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers will expand identification options for undocumented immigrants and make Illinois roads safer, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias who helped craft the measure currently awaiting the governor’s signature. Giannoulias hosted a press conference alongside the sponsors of House Bill 3882, State Representative Barbara Hernandez (50th District
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has announced that he will host a public viewing of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The event will take place June 27 – 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day as part of the team’s “Chiefs Champions Tour.” “As the 57th
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With ongoing drought conditions around state, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be extra careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire. FIREWORKS: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nearly one-third of Missouri’s economy is tied to agriculture. Now, as part of a partnership that evolved from a statewide effort to help agricultural producers scale their businesses, the Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center (MAFFIC) has launched. The center draws on agricultural business development expertise at the University of Missouri
WEST PLAINS – One year ago, the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) began offering free will clinics to help Veterans and their spouses plan for their future. The average cost of testamentary documents needed in Missouri is $500, but at MVC’s clinics they are provided to veterans and their spouses at no charge. In a year’s time, the initiative
JEFFERSON CITY— The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) have joined forces to control invasive, exotic and noxious weeds along the state’s roadways. “This partnership is important as some of the treated acres on MoDOT right of way are located adjacent to land managed by MDC,
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 39-year-old Shelley M. Macklin of French Village on a patrol charge of DWI at 11:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 in St. Francois County. She was released.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) is partnering with Perry County and other select sheriff’s offices in top soybean-producing counties to showcase the innovation of soybean farmers and recognize the importance of law enforcement partners across the state. MSMC equipped more than a dozen Missouri counties with sets of Goodyear
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