By Holly Thompson Rehder, state senator JEFFERSON CITY – Hey y’all! Another week has come and gone and it has been a whirlwind of legislative activity. In addition to the continuing process of committee hearings and meeting with colleagues to work out the details of proposed legislation, activity on the Senate floor is picking up […]
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released County Employment and Wages in Missouri – Third Quarter 2023. The report shows national rankings of wage levels, wage growth, and employment changes for the seven large counties in Missouri compared to the 360 largest counties in the United
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Several Ste. Genevieve High School band students earned high ratings for their solo and small ensemble performances at the MSHSAA District Solo and Ensemble Festival! During the event, students perform a solo or small ensemble before a judge and are given a rating of Gold, Silver or Bronze. Students who earn
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Each summer, a few of our Ste. Genevieve High School students are chosen to represent our district at Missouri Girls State and Missouri Boys State. These two programs offer a hands-on experience focusing on the fundamentals of government where students learn to develop their leadership skills through going through the motions of
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Big Event: A Saluki Day of Service, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s largest one-day service event, will occur at locations across the region on Friday, March 22. Each year, hundreds of students donate their time and energy to benefit local facilities and organizations. In 2024, Salukis will assist with seven community
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Learn more about the rocks and minerals that make up the planet at the Rock & Mineral Clinic on Thursday, March 21, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The event is set for 3-6 p.m. in Room 101F in the Parkinson Building on the SIU campus. Daniel Hummer, associate professor of geology, will
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Con, a two-day comic con style event filled with guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, workshops, contests and much more returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 6-7. Saluki Con 2024 is also the second Eclipse Con as it’s part of SIU’s four-day Crossroads Eclipse Festival, April 5-8. “We
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — All ages will find camps and programs to intrigue, entertain, educate or engage them at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer, catering to many interests and varied abilities. That’s because the 2024 summer camp lineup is big and diverse, assuring there is something to appeal to everyone. SIU’s Events and
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LENEXA, Kan. – Yesterday, in celebration of National Agriculture Day, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commemorates National Agriculture Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of America’s farmers and ranchers to our nation and the world. We owe a debt of gratitude to our agricultural producers,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Arrested Person: 8 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 4 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 1 Animal Control: 23 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary: 1 Careless and Imprudent: 2
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