February 2024

Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.    33-year-old Ashley R. Mulholland of Ellis Grove, arrested February 5, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for criminal trespass to land and resisting a peace officer.  Is incarcerated.   51-year-old Timothy D. Reese of Sparta, arrested February 5, 2024 by Sparta […]

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host national security expert to discuss global challenges

CARBONDALE, Ill. — John J. Hamre, a former senior U.S. defense department official and an American international relations scholar, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual discussion on Feb. 20. Hamre, who is now president and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), will join John Shaw,

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Springfield, Ill. man faces felony charges following traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of a 28-year-old Springfield, Illinois man following an incident early Tuesday morning in Ste. Genevieve County.   According to the patrol report, Jacob L. Mercer faces patrol charges of two counts of felony child endangerment, felony leaving the scene of a traffic crash

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Statewide town halls being held to inform Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – There are currently more than 1.1 million Missourians over the age of 60. Estimates suggest that older adults will outnumber minors for the first time by 2030, and older adults will greatly outnumber minors by 2060. The older adult population is also becoming more diverse. These demographic shifts will have a profound impact

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Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward: IDOT conference returns Feb. 21 and 22

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting the 33rd “Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward” conference on Feb. 21 and 22 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Hosted by IDOT’s Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, the conference provides female- and minority-owned businesses with opportunities to make connections and develop skills to grow and succeed.  

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University of Missouri Police Department awarded international accreditation 22 years in a row

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) has recognized the University of Missouri Police Department (MUPD) with an Advanced Meritorious Law Enforcement Reaccreditation with Excellence.  MUPD has been accredited with CALEA since March 2001.   “Safety is a top priority at the University of Missouri,” said MUPD Chief Brian Weimer.

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