LENEXA, KAN. – On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 ordered three grocery distributors to stop the sale and distribution of certain Fabuloso household disinfectant products. EPA says that Estancia La Bodega Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, Pan-Y-Mas of Kansas City, Kansas, and Promex Ltd. of Omaha, Nebraska, distributed […]
CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a motorcycle crash on August 12, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m. The initial report indicated that the accident had occurred two miles from the Baldwin power plant. Deputies located the body of a deceased male subject, later identified as Christopher Barnes on County Road
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is beginning its search for a new director for the Missouri Department of Transportation. Director Patrick McKenna has announced his departure effective September 20, and the Commission has named MoDOT Deputy Director Ed Hassinger as interim director to lead the organization during the transition. The
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CHICAGO – As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns. “Both teachers and parents spend a lot of money in preparation for each school year and that is why I
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – You may have noticed a yellow boat-shaped buoy with reflective tape, lights, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) emblem near the mouth of the Headwater Diversion Channel south of Cape Girardeau – but please don’t touch! “This buoy, which is one of several deployed in the Mississippi River basin by
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 7.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 14.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 44.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 19-year-old Wilson R. Wood and 18-year-old Brevon A. Nuyt both of Perryville were arrested August 10th and charged with second degree burglary and and second degree property damage in connection with a burglary at the Perry County School District 32 campus. 50-year-old
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Jennifer L. Cox 44, Rockwood, arrested August 19, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release. Christopher E. Metcalf 33, Percy, arrested August 19, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant
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SIKESTON, Mo. – September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding America is encouraging one million actions across the country to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Southeast Missouri Food Bank will be raising awareness and inspiring action in its 16-county service area. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. Weather in recent
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