Golf CHESTER – The Yellow Jackets are the Inaugural Randolph County Cup champions! Couldn’t be more proud of the way these kids played today. First nine holes was scramble match play, where they won all three of their matches. Second nine holes was solo match play where we took 4 of 6. Ended the […]
Friday, August 18 River Region Sports Wrap Read More »
A funeral will be held Monday, August 21, 2023 for 78-year-old Charline Basler of Bloomsdale, Mo. who passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. She was born July 26, 1945 in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. the daughter of Valentine H. Grass and Florence (Parmer) Grass, who both
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office joined forces with statewide agriculture groups to invite Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to Missouri after his recent comments demanding the United States scale back its agriculture industry for its “high emissions.” The agriculture groups joining the letter include Missouri Farm
CHESTER – The city of Chester will hold a Solar Eclipse Task Force Meeting September 22 at 5:30 p.m. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Agenda September 22, 2023 5:30 pm All programs, presentations, etc. must be scheduled through my office and will be given by the individuals assigned. Programs
Chester will hold Solar Eclipse Task Force Meeting Read More »
By Garrett Hawkins My whole family gets excited when the calendar reaches mid-August. Like many kids who are involved in agriculture, the State Fair brings both a healthy spirit of competition and pride when their work culminates and they present their 4-H and FFA projects. As a parent, there’s also a little spark of relief
Commentary: School buses and farm equipment to hit roadways this fall Read More »
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation that will further position Missouri as a national – and global – logistics leader. At a ceremonial signing event in Columbia, Gov. Parson signed HB 4, an appropriations bill which includes $2.8 billion to expand I-70 to three lanes across the entire state. The Missouri
Gov. Parson signs bill to expand I-70, position Missouri as global logistics hub Read More »
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has launched a climate action plan to serve as a blueprint for reducing the agency’s carbon footprint and achieving Gov. JB Pritzker’s greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2050. Plans include a pollinator-friendly solar installation, electric charging stations in state parks, greater use of electric vehicles and equipment,
IDNR launches blueprint to help combat climate change Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased by 6,900 jobs between June 2023 and July 2023, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment was responsible for the jobs increase, while government employment was unchanged over the month. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
July 2023 Missouri Monthly Jobs Report Read More »
SEDALIA — Come join the tradition of the Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Nucor Director’s Pavilion. This traditional gathering brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair from across the state and is the kick-off to
Mo State Fair holds Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges’ Day Read More »
SPRINGFIELD – A new measure sponsored by State Senator Mike Halpin that limits the cost of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, commonly known by the brand name EpiPens, to a maximum of $60 per twin-pack was signed into law. “We’re talking about something that is proven to save lives, and people aren’t able to afford it,” said
New law caps the price of EpiPens at $60 Read More »
