August 2024

College students and their parents need to review insurance needs ahead of Back-to-School season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With summer ending, getting back into the swing of a school routine can have its challenges – especially if this means moving away is part of the plan. In addition to basic daily needs and back-to-school supplies, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) recommends that college and technical school […]

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Governor Pritzker announces $5 Million for tourism grants

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $5 million in tourism funding through two grant programs, the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million) and International Tourism Grant Program ($1 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.   “Here in

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IDNR accepting public comment on next round of mine reclamation projects

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting public comment through Sept. 20 about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).   IDNR’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was awarded $75.7 million for land and water reclamation work

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Illinois State Police earns international accreditation, again

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has earned Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Law Enforcement Accreditation for the 11th time.   “Integrity, Service, and Pride are at the core of ISP. ​ They’re not just words, they’re an attitude, a lifestyle, the foundation upon which our officers build everyday as they serve their

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Jackson Co. ordered to rollback unlawful property tax assessments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission issued an order rolling back Jackson County’s unlawful 2023 property assessments. The State Tax Commission was able to do so after obtaining information through discovery in Attorney General Bailey’s lawsuit against Jackson County for illegally taxing Jackson County property owners. “After

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports.   Among those listed as arrested:   40-year-old Thomas E. Harper of St. Louis at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while revoked.   Harper was released.

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NB I-55 in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties reduced for guardrail replacement starting yesterday

SIKESTON- The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Thursday, that northbound Interstate 55 in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform guardrail repairs.    This section of roadway is located from mile marker 139.8 to mile marker 142.2.  Weather permitting, MoDOT says the work would

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   37-year-old Joseph L. Moll of Perryville was taken into custody for driving while revoked or suspended following a traffic stop on Edgemont Boulevard near Progress Drive at 10:46 p.m. July 27th. According to the report, Moll was operating a blue UTV at the

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Ride to Survive scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Ride to Survive is excited to return for its 13th year of raising funds for cancer care patients in Ste. Genevieve County sponsored by MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company).   The fun-filled schedule of events for Saturday include three bike routes, 8, 15, 30-miles, and a 5K run/walk. Riders and walkers

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