July 2024

Missouri Corn and FFA members create agriculture ‘hype’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Thirty high school seniors from across Missouri completed the tenth annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 25-27 in Jefferson City, Mo. Sponsored by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, the three-day academy is designed to inform and empower agriculture students to effectively engage in issues impacting today’s industry.     […]

Missouri Corn and FFA members create agriculture ‘hype’ Read More »

Missouri Republican Party declares President Trump the clear winner

From a news release JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Thursday night, President Donald J. Trump emerged victorious in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election, decisively showcasing his leadership and vision for America’s future while exposing the failed policies and incompetence of Joe Biden’s presidency.   In a powerful performance, President Trump highlighted the disastrous

Missouri Republican Party declares President Trump the clear winner Read More »

MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest reports.   Among those listed as arrested.   51-year-old Jeremy J. Horton of Florissant at 9:49 a.m. Friday on a Ste. Genevieve County warrant for operating a motor carrier with improper or defective signaling light. He was being held in the Ste.

MSHP reports Read More »

PCSD No. 32 school board open house and meeting set for July 10

PERRYVILLE – The next Perry County School District No. 32 School Board Open House will be held from 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at Perryville Elementary School.   Board members Melissa Hahn and Rich Dix will be on hand to visit with parents, students, staff, and community members.     Visitors will also have the

PCSD No. 32 school board open house and meeting set for July 10 Read More »

Public invited to participate in ‘Next Move Illinois’, IDOT’s new statewide public transportation plan

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the launch of Next Move Illinois, a new statewide public transportation plan to create a strategic vision, recommend policy, make performance updates and identify specific initiatives. The last public transportation plan for Illinois was completed in 2018.   “Next Move Illinois is dedicated to enhancing quality

Public invited to participate in ‘Next Move Illinois’, IDOT’s new statewide public transportation plan Read More »

Public meeting planned about proposed Route 51/72 roundabout

SIKESTON—MoDOT will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 to discuss plans to improve the Route 51/72 intersection in Patton, Missouri. The meeting will be held at MoDOT’s Patton maintenance facility, located at 33390 Herring Drive, Patton, Missouri.     The proposed project includes constructing a roundabout at the intersection.

Public meeting planned about proposed Route 51/72 roundabout Read More »

Putting People First: Governor Parson takes action on FY25 state operating budget bills

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Governor Mike Parson has signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state operating and capital improvement budget bills, approving historic investments in the future of Missouri that focus on his top priorities since day one – workforce development and infrastructure.    “Today, we signed a conservative and balanced budget that focuses on two

Putting People First: Governor Parson takes action on FY25 state operating budget bills Read More »

River Region Sample Ballots for August primary released

RIVER REGION – The sample ballots for the August Primary Elections in the River Region counties of Ste. Genevieve and Perry in Missouri and Randolph in Illinois have been released. Note: these ballots are posted here at no charge.   Ste. Genevieve County:   STE GENEVIEVE SAMPLE BALLOT   Perry County:   PERRY COUNTY SAMPLE

River Region Sample Ballots for August primary released Read More »