SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Get ready to celebrate with us and your favorite Girl Scout Cookies! National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is here, and it’s the perfect time to support young cookie entrepreneurs from Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland as they sell delicious treats to friends, family, and their communities. From in-person booths and door-to-door sales […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that 20 youth groups from across Missouri were awarded grants from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Building Our American Communities grant program. Eleven local chapters of the National FFA Organization and nine Missouri 4-H clubs statewide have been awarded funds for their community service projects
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SPRINGFIELD – Last year after the budget address, Illinois House Republicans reported Governor Pritzker had proposed the largest budget in the state’s history. This year, he has outdone himself – breaking last year’s record. During his speech to the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday, Governor Pritzker unveiled his priorities and spending plan, setting his total
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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) urban policing model, Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG), is reducing crime and building trust with the community, leading to a 6-year low in homicides in East St. Louis, the area covered by the model. ISP’s combination of targeted antiviolence details, dedicated investigative resources, coordination with
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The activities start at 4pm and continue through the evening. Around 6pm there’ll be a lighted parade featuring the STE GEN MARDI GRAS KREWE-SERS who’ll be tossing beads to the crowd. We’re advising people to come early and get their spot on North Main. By the way there’ll be NO PARKING in
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31. The daily
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, the Missouri House of Representatives passed HCS #2 HB 495, a sweeping public safety measure aimed at addressing crime, policing, and penalties for various offenses across the state. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Brad Christ, introduces significant changes designed to enhance public safety and address law enforcement challenges
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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri State University awarded 1,437 degrees to students in fall 2024. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 13, 2024, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Mallory Clifton of Perryville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude. Megan Schweigert of Sainte Genevieve graduated with
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SPRINGFIELD, IL–The OSFM is urging Illinois residents to review and practice their fire escape plans while testing and inspection smoke alarms following a wave of recent deadly home fires. Sadly, since Friday, February 14, there have been 8 deadly fires claiming the lives of 10 people in Illinois. So far in 2025, Illinois has seen
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JACKSON, MO. – Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV) is excited to announce the appointment of Alix Gasser as their new Executive Director, effective March 1, 2025. Gasser succeeds Kendra Eads, who is transitioning to a Senior Director position with Zero Abuse Project, a national child abuse prevention organization, after 18 years of dedicated
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