SRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) considered a number of regulatory matters during its regularly scheduled meeting recently. IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter reminded Illinois sports wagering, video gaming and casino gambling operators of their obligations not to directly market or advertise to minors. “The IGB is committed to maintaining the safety […]
LEBANON, Ill. – Congratulations to Madison Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove, Ill., who is among the new members inducted into Chapter 378 of Phi Eta Sigma national honor society for academic excellence at McKendree University. Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest multi-disciplinary honor society for first-year college and university students. Students may
Madison Hasemeyer is inducted into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Read More »
LEBANON, Ill. — Mary Wagner of Red Bud, Ill. participated in McKendree University’s 11th annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) on Thursday, April 25. The 2024 event featured presentations, poster presentations, an art exhibit, a choir concert, a band concert and more. Mary co-presented “Navigating Technology and Relationships” and co-presented “Crisis Simulation (Part 1): Student
JEFFERSON CITY — Warmer weather encourages people to be more active outdoors. In the coming weeks, more and more bicycles will be sharing the road with motorists. May is Bicycle Safety Month, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists and bicyclists to stay alert and be courteous. Preliminary statistics for 2023 indicate
May is Bicycle Safety Month! Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) held its annual Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony on Friday, April 26, at the Missouri State Capitol. The solemn event honors Missouri workers who lost their lives due to work-related injuries or illnesses in 2023. “Workers’ Memorial Day is a day to remember
Missouri Department of Labor remembers fallen workers at state capitol ceremony Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission congratulates Ann Marie Baker of Springfield on her recent appointment by Gov. Mike Parson as commissioner. Baker was sworn into the position Friday following the Senate’s confirmation of her appointment. “We are excited to welcome Ms. Baker’s experience and knowledge to this esteemed commission, and
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission welcomes new member Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Dean Plocher and the Missouri House of Representatives are honored to announce the induction of legendary Missouri Tigers basketball coach Norm Stewart into the Hall of Famous Missourians. Norman Eugene “Norm” Stewart, synonymous with Missouri basketball, coached the University of Missouri basketball team for over three decades. From Shelby County,
Missouri House of Representatives to induct Norm Stewart into Hall of Famous Missourians Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 19-year-old Antonio A. Valentine of St. Louis who was picked up at 9:51 a.m. Friday, April 26 in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Ste. Genevieve County for failure to appear.
COLUMBIA, Mo. —The University of Missouri honored 41 faculty authors during the 2023 Faculty Book Authors Celebration April 25. “At Mizzou, we are pleased to have many faculty authors who add to the broader knowledge base in their fields through the books they publish,” said MU Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic
MU recognizes published authors in 2023 Read More »
From a Facebook post by Perry County Heritage Tourism Director Trish Erzfeld PERRYVILLE – The 2024 Perryville Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is official installed! “Thank you to our amazing Perryville City Works team!” said Perry County Heritage Tourism Director Trish Erzfeld. “Thank you to Steve Hotop and Tom Guth for all their help installing each
New sculptures installed at Perryville Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Read More »
