May 2025

MDC proposes expanding furbearer hunting and trapping

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to several regulation changes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to expand furbearer hunting and trapping opportunities at its May 16 open meeting in Jefferson City. As many populations of furbearing species continue to increase, the proposed regulation changes will increase trapping opportunities and

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – May 2025

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met May 15 for a workshop and closed executive session and May 16 for its regular open meeting, all at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice Chair Raymond

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Mo issues report on middle-skill occupations

JEFFERSON CITY – Middle-skill occupations are an essential part of Missouri’s workforce, accounting for 4 out of every 10 jobs.   These critical occupations are broadly defined as occupations that require some training after high school but less than a bachelor’s degree.   Middle-skill jobs often offer good pay or career pathways with industry-recognized training and

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Mo Rep. Mark Sharp issues statement in support of potential special session to keep Chiefs and Royals in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Mark A. Sharp today voiced his strong support for Governor Mike Kehoe’s consideration of a June special legislative session aimed at retaining Missouri’s world-class professional sports franchises.   “The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are more than just championship-winning teams—they are cornerstones of Missouri’s identity, economy, and community pride,”

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National Weather Service storm reports

ST. LOUIS – There were two reports of large hail in the Red Bud area of Randolph County, Illinois as the line of severe storms moved through the River Region. 0255 PM     Hail             1 W Red Bud             38.21N 90.02W 05/16/2025  E1.25 Inch       Randolph           IL   Public 0300 PM     Hail             Red Bud                 38.21N 90.00W 05/16/2025  M1.75 Inch      

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Nephew of ace WW II fighter pilot from Altenburg will speak at MLC program

STE. GENEVIEVE – Next up in The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center’s speaker series will be Don Littge, who will tell the fascinating story of his Ace fighter pilot uncle Ray Littge. Included in the presentation will be the account of a major air battle, Y29, an attempt by the Luftwaffe to cripple Allied air

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PCSD 32 board honors students at last week’s meeting

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – The Board of Education last week recognized Cooper Leible for earning a gold medal at the State SkillsUSA Contest. Cooper took first place in Information Technology. The Board of Education also recognized Perryville Elementary students who earned The Show Me Reader and Mark Twain Awards. The students who have earned the

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