KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has again been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Region by U.S. News & World Report. The University earned multiple recognitions in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including another year as the No. 1 public school in the Midwest Region. […]
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — All tickets for the U.S. Marine Band’s free performance on Oct. 8 in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium have been claimed, and the concert is now standby only. The U.S. Marine Band performs in April 2024 at The Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland. (U.S. Marine Band photo
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SIKESTON—U.S. Route 61 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Kiefer Street to Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 17 from 8
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A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024 for 73-year-old Marjorie “Marge” Lydia Rose Williams of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her home. She was born March 24, 1951 in Camarthen, Wales, a daughter of Doris South and Alfred South who both preceded her in
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No. 21 SEMO Redhawks outscore No. 7 Salukis, 38-21, at almost sold-out Saluki Stadium By Jim Beers CARBONDALE – No. 7 Southern Illinois University hosted No. 21 Southeast Missouri Saturday night at SIU Saluki Stadium. The event has been referred to as the annual “War for the Wheel” game between the Redhawks and the Salukis.
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Golf STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School girls golf team traveled to the St. Clair Tournament and set a new 18-hole team score school record with +90 to par. Previous record was +97. They placed second as a team. Individual Medalists: Karlie Basler was fifth, Eleanor McKlin came in eighth, Gracie Ladd tied
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JEFFERSON CITY – As the seasons begin to change, it’s time to check out some of the many activities available at state parks and historic sites in the St. Louis region. Thursdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.: Toddler Thursday at Mastodon State Historic SiteCome learn, create and play at Mastodon State Historic Site!
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 22.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 75.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are working together across the state to inspect haunted houses before visitors are welcomed inside. All haunted houses are required to be inspected by OSFM prior to operation, though haunted houses operated by not-for-profit religious, educational, or charitable organizations
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SPRINGFIELD – A suicide prevention grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is paying for an expansion of mental health services that will make it easier for high school students across Illinois to access up to eight in-person or telehealth counseling sessions. This is the third year of a planned five-year grant from IDPH
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