April 2025

Dr. John Boyd named 2025 Southeast Region Consummate Professional

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is excited to announce that Dr. John Boyd Jr., principal of Ste. Genevieve High School, has been named the 2025 MoASSP/Walsworth Southeast Regional Consummate Professional. This prestigious award, selected by peers, honors principals who exemplify dedication to the profession and the Missouri Association of Secondary […]

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Governor Kehoe announces judicial appointment

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Kehoe has appointed a new Associate Circuit Judge to the 32ndJudicial Circuit. Amy Trueblood, of Cape Girardeau, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Mrs. Trueblood earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science and

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ICC’s Crossing Safety plan outlines rail infrastructure improvements

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CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2026-2030) to implement life-saving safety upgrades at highway-rail crossings across Illinois. Over $400 million from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) and Rebuild Illinois (RBI) will help local communities pay for much-needed improvements at over 900 crossing locations.    “Illinois’ rail system is made

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Illinois recognizes March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility

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CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility in Illinois, highlighting the state human rights law that protects transgender people from discrimination. To mark the occasion, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) today issued non-regulatory guidance on the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of gender identity.   “As

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Illinois State Rep. David Friess announces ‘Mural Contest’ winners

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RED BUD — The office of state representative David Friess and the Randolph County Humane Society have announced the winners of the Mural Contest. Students were invited to submit design concepts that they will paint on the walls of the new Randolph Couonty Humane Society building in Steeleville.   Michelle McBride, a student at Red

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month in April

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s longest-serving social service agencies, is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month in April by highlighting the crucial need for intervention, support, and healing for Missouri children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.   In Missouri, thousands of children are affected by maltreatment each

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National Weather Service severe weather reports

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PADUCAH, Kent. – The National Weather Service office in Paducah has released this list of severe weather reports from the Sunday evening storms which moved through the area.   Preliminary Local Storm Report…Summary National Weather Service Paducah KY 550 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025   ..TIME…   …EVENT…      …CITY LOCATION…     …LAT.LON… ..DATE…   ….MAG….      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST..

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National Weather Service-St. Louis severe weather reports

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ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service office in St. Louis has released this list of severe weather reports which resulted from the storms Sunday evening.   Preliminary Local Storm Report…Summary National Weather Service St Louis MO 1225 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025   ..TIME…   …EVENT…      …CITY LOCATION…     …LAT.LON… ..DATE…   ….MAG….      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. …SOURCE….

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