April 2025

ISP leads anti-human trafficking demand suppression operation

TROY, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau arrested 6 individuals during a two-day anti-human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Troy area of Madison County on April 23 – 24, 2025. The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in sex acts with minors. ​   […]

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Justice Matters

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell “You have been summoned for jury duty.” The mere mention of these words may cause anxiety for some individuals. The summons never seems to come at a good time. For many people’s lives, the prospect of jury duty means interrupting work or family obligations.     Jurors

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MDC invites landowners to wild turkey habitat workshop May 17 in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to learn what makes quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17 in Hiram. Advance registration is required and can be completed online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/208150. Spots are limited. Participants will see first-hand completed habitat practices on

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Missouri ACLU and Planned Parenthood affiliates condemn SB 22 signing and expanded appeal powers for attorney general

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 22, clearing a path for state officials to try to roll back the will of the voters by restricting access to abortion and reproductive health care across the state. Senate Bill 22 expands government control over the initiative petition process by allowing the Missouri

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MVAG class schedule

CHESTER — The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announced its schedule of classes for May.   May 3, 1-3pm. Kid’s (6+) A Bee Party.   Free Only a few spots still available.   May 10 – 1-3pm Teen Art Guild  (ages10-17)   Free   May 13 & 15 – 5:30-8:30pm Stained Glass Creations     $50   includes all supplies.

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Online Show Me Quality Assurance Training now available

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension recently announced that the Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) Online Certification is now live and available through 4-H Online. Any enrolled 4-H member can complete the certification by logging into their 4-H Online account and accessing the module directly. The Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) program is a

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Perry County Sheriff’s K9 Echo to get donation of body armor

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office K9 “Echo” will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.     Perry County Sheriff’s K9 “Echo” with his handler Deputy Jeremiah Owens.   PCSO Photo   K9 Echo’s vest was sponsored by Nancy

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