February 2024

MAC awarded DEWALT® Grow the Trades Grant

PARK HILLS – MAC Tech Industry and Technology Programs at Mineral Area College are thrilled to receive a DEWALT® Grow the Trades Grant to help support the college’s vocational skills training program in Construction and Building Technology.     MAC Tech Industry and Technology Programs at Mineral Area College received a $50,000 DEWALT® Grow the […]

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Minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District have been released.   STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT Regular Open – Board Meeting Minutes Place: Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District House 1 3 Basler Dr, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 February 20, 2024   CALL TO ORDER:   Ernie Weiler called the regular

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Missouri bolsters veteran mental health support

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a significant move towards prioritizing the mental health and well-being of Missouri veterans, the Missouri House has third read and passed House Bill 1495. This legislation, which passed with an unanimous bipartisan vote of 157-0, would task the Missouri Veterans Commission with expanding its work to prevent veteran suicide by

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Missouri House passes comprehensive public safety and crime prevention bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a significant move towards enhancing public safety and addressing crime prevention, the Missouri House successfully passed HB 1659 this week. This comprehensive legislation, mirroring the SB 189 legislative package vetoed in 2023, garnered bipartisan support with a resounding 126-20 vote.   The bill, which builds upon the governor’s concerns outlined

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Missouri House passes HB 1803 to boost funding for MOBUCK$ Program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives this week has given approval to legislation advocating for increased funding for the invaluable MOBUCK$ program, which assists local lenders in reducing interest rates for eligible borrowers in Missouri.   This crucial legislation aims to fortify local lenders and spur economic growth by increasing the aggregate

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New company to manage concessions at Roaring River State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Roaring River Adventures LLC will manage the lodging, dining, retail and meeting facilities at Roaring River State Park beginning this year. Roaring River Adventures is a division of ExplorUS, a hospitality management company operating in parks across the country. Located in the southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River State Park is one of

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Among those listed as arrested.   25-year-old Donald Rodgers of Perryville at 10:29 p.m. February 5th for driving while suspended or revoked, failure to register a motor vehicle and speeding 11-15 over on Edgemont Boulevard at Jackson Street.  

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Rep. Friess releases statement following State of the State and Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, the Governor delivered his State of the State and Budget Address. Following the largest budget proposal in state history, Rep. Friess released the following statement:   “The majority party’s overspending is spiraling out of control, putting a severe strain on Illinois’ financial future. We must have a balanced, responsible budget to secure a better tomorrow for all of

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Retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis to headline series of discussions about global security during 2024 Churchill Fellows Weekend

FULTON, Mo. – America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) at Westminster College is pleased to announce that retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis will deliver the 37th Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the College’s Historic Gymnasium.   Stavridis is highly regarded worldwide as the former 16th Supreme Allied Commander

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Siemens Healthineers interns make strides to improve health care in mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. — More than 40 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are performed in the United States each year. The noninvasive imaging technology helps clinicians detect and diagnose disease and monitor treatment. But nuanced maintenance requirements mean that the scanners’ electromagnets are only powered down once every 10 years or so — a rare

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