January 2024

‘The Taylor Swift Act’ to safeguard individuals from unauthorized AI deepfakes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Adam Schwadron is taking a significant step towards protecting the privacy and well-being of individuals by filing “The Taylor Swift Act.” This groundbreaking legislation aims to address the unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions, providing crucial safeguards for those affected by such actions.   The bill, named after the […]

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Shirley Ann Dunker

Shirley Ann Dunker, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:20 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024 at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. She was born to the late Alexander and Irene (nee Brown) Surman on July 30, 1935 in Chester, Illinois. Shirley married Cletus A. Dunker on June 30, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas;

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Daniel Nelson Boone

Daniel Nelson Boone, 71, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 am, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late Olan Nelson and Ollie Grace (nee Walker) Boone on November 4, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri. Daniel married Angela Turner on February 16, 1980 in

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2024-2028 Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan now available

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A newly published statewide plan is now available to help Missourians prevent and lower the risk of suicide in their families and communities. The five-year plan was written by the Missouri Suicide Prevention Network (MSPN) in partnership with the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Department of Mental Health.   Missouri

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Air Program fee meeting set for Thursday, February 8, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY – The Air Program will meet virtually on Thursday, February 8, 2024, to review the feedback stakeholders provided on the emission and permit fee option since the November 15, 2023 fee stakeholder meeting. All stakeholders are invited to attend and participate in the virtual discussion. The meeting will use the WebEx meeting software

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Apply online during February for MDC spring managed turkey hunts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri turkey hunters can apply online during February for 2024 spring turkey managed hunts through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-spring-managed-hunts.   Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15.   The spring turkey hunting youth portion

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CDC honors Perryville, other Mo public water systems for fluoridation quality

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced today the following community water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   Albany Bethany Cameron Higginsville Harrisonville Kansas City Kearney MO American Water St. Joseph Liberty Brookfield Canton Carrollton

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Design of new Illinois State Police regional campus unveiled

JOLIET – The Illinois State Police (ISP) today unveiled the design for the new Illinois State Police Regional Campus comprised of the Illinois State Police Forensic Laboratory and Illinois State Police Troop 3 and Zone 1 Headquarters. The buildings were designed to increase ISP’s forensic testing and scientific examinations capabilities throughout Illinois, and will house Division

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Evacuated families remain out of their homes today

STE. GENEVIEVE CO. – An evacuation that may be affecting as many as 100 residents of Ste. Genevieve County was continuing today as emergency workers deal with the aftermath of a Monday morning truck crash. The truck was reportedly carrying a chemical described as corrosive and an irritant if inhaled, phosphorus trichloride. The exact number

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