August 2023

U.S. Department of Energy awards Missouri almost $14 million to strengthen, modernize, critical electric infrastructure

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri has received almost $14 million in funds through the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program. With these funds, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will support the reliability of power sector infrastructure so communities have access to affordable, reliable and resilient electricity services.   The distribution

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the salamander mussel as endangered

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the salamander mussel (Simpsonaias ambigua) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and are seeking public comment. The salamander mussel is a species of freshwater mussel currently found in scattered populations across 14 states from New York southwest to Arkansas. We are

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Shirley M. Bishop

The Basler Funeral Home has announced the death, Saturday, August 19, 2023, of 89-year-old Shirley M. Bishop of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   She was born August 7, 1934 in Dupo, Ill., the daughter of Damos T Guess and Helen M (Mathews)

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As the school year begins, Mo Department of Public Safety programs are working to make schools safer

JEFFERSON CITY – As students return to school this month, Missouri Department of Public Safety team members and funding are helping to strengthen school safety through technology, information sharing and training in order prevent violence from arising and to support quick and effective responses when safety is threatened.   “Missouri school children should have the

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Gov. Pritzker signs legislation to address food deserts across Illinois

METRO EAST – Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative – a multi-pronged policy designed to address food deserts across the state. It will support existing grocers and encourage new grocery stores to open through incentive opportunities. The legislation also allows grocery stores receiving grants as part of the

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryvlle Police Department has released its latest reports.   45-year-old Robert E. Schrag of Woodbury, Tenn. was cited for driving while intoxicated after police were called  to the Perryville Motomart by a report of a possibly intoxicated driver at 3:20 p.m. August 11th.   23-year-old Ryan David Wiggins of Perryville was arrested

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