December 2023

Festus man charged in alleged assault on law enforcement officer

HILLSBORO – Sheriff Dave Marshak announces an arrest and charges in an Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer case that resulted in a gunshot and injuries to the suspect and a Deputy.     32-year-old Sean Ramsey of Festus is charged with Assault 1st Degree Or Attempt – Serious Physical Injury Or Special Victim, Disarming […]

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IDOT, ISP and law enforcement working overtime this New Year’s

SPRINGFIELD – As 2023 comes to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across the state are reminding the public they’ll be working overtime now through the beginning of the new year in an effort to keep roads safe for everyone.   “Getting behind the wheel after

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List of candidates for April Ste. Genevieve election finalized

STE. GENEVIEVE – Filing ended Tuesday for the April municipal election in Ste. Genevieve.   Those persons filing for office are:   Alderman Ward 1 (two-year term): Patrick Fahey (I) Alderman Ward 1 (one-year term): NoneAlderman Ward 2: Robert “Bob” Donovan (I)Alderman Ward 3: Jeff Eydmann (I)Alderman Ward 4: Joseph D. (Joe) Prince   The

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MDC says recycled live Christmas trees provide ‘a special gift’ for fish, wildlife

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As the holiday season closes, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking you to donate your live Christmas tree to fish and wildlife in your area as a natural, year-round shelter.     As the holiday season closes, MDC is asking you to donate your live Christmas tree to fish and

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Missouri FFA Chapters awarded 2024 Drive To Feed Kids Grants

JEFFERSON CITY –The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation has awarded eleven Missouri FFA chapters 2024 Drive to Feed Kids grants. This is the fourth year the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation has provided matching grants for Missouri FFA chapters to fund efforts addressing local food security needs. In 2023, recipient FFA chapters raised resources to provide 114,850 meals

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Mo Department of Public Safety highlights 2023 accomplishments that advanced public safety in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – In 2023, the Missouri Department of Public Safety team continued strengthening existing programs and innovating in a changing public safety landscape. As always, our diverse DPS team members worked closely with our public safety partners to understand and meet their evolving needs, always driven by our commitment to serving Missourians with integrity.

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Mobile home gutted by fire

PERRYVILLE – The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a blaze that heavily damaged a single wide mobile home on Christmas Day just south of Perryville.   The fire at 120 Shannie Road, which is in a trailer park on Route B was reported about 12:20 p.m.   On arrival firefighters found heavy fire

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Nine companies, investing more than $55 million and creating up to 296 jobs, among 90 business projects supported in 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the expansion of nine companies, among 90 total business projects, that it supported during 2023. The more than $55 million invested and up to 296 new jobs created by the companies are part of a total $2.9 billion in investment and more than 5,100 jobs

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