November 2023

New maps show drought spreading in River Region

JEFFERSON CITY – The latest drought monitor shows increased dryness in the River Region since last week’s map was released.     The latests drought map moderate drought over the northwest half of Ste. Genevieve County with the rest of the county and all of Perry County to be abnormally dry.     Randolph County […]

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Missouri cannabis regulators revoke manufacturing facility license

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In order to ensure the health and safety of Missourians and the integrity of Missouri’s voter-approved regulatory program for cannabis, the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked the marijuana manufacturing license of Delta Extraction, LLC, MAN000022. The revocation will take effect on Dec. 2, 2023.   On Aug. 2, 2023,

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Senator Schmitt comments on Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON – Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has released a statement regarding Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping:   “Biden’s policy of empty engagement, appeasement, and doling out concessions has emboldened China and has made America less safe both militarily and economically. Contrary to the belief of the Biden Administration, healthy cooperation is not

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Chester will play in finals of Sparta Tournament

Lady Jackets beat Trico, 44-38, to advance to Championship game against Red Bud By Jim Beers CHESTER –The Chester High School Lady Jackets Basketball Team was victorious over the Trico Lady Pioneers Wednesday night at the 2023 Sparta Lady Bulldogs Invitational Basketball Tournament. With the 44-38 win, Chester advanced to the Championship game Friday evening

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$7.2 Million in funding released by Pritzker Administration for new emergency vehicles in Illinois

Springfield, Ill- Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister issued nearly $7.2 million in no interest or low interest loans to emergency responders across the state. The loans are made available through the Fire Truck Revolving Loan Program and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program. “Our emergency responders put

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IDNR reminds deer hunters to be safe when hunting from tree stands

SPRINGFIELD – As people across Illinois prepare for this weekend’s firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field. Tree stands are the No. 1 source of hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Illinois.   The 2023 firearm deer season dates

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Learn about bears at Nov. 30 MDC virtual program

WINONA, Mo. – To Missouri citizens, black bears have become a source of fascination, curiosity – and, in cases where property has been damaged – irritation.   People can learn more about bears at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Black Bears of Missouri” on Nov. 30. This online program will be from 1-2 p.m. and

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