May 2025

Local transportation grants available through IDOT

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced that $400 million is available for local transportation projects, with the goal of enhancing mobility and quality of life in communities throughout the state. The deadline to apply is June 1.   “Over the past six years, we’ve made bold, historic investments to […]

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Logging contracts available for tornado recovery and salvage

ROLLA, Mo. — Multiple logging contracts will be open for bid on the Mark Twain National Forest in the coming months. These timber sales will assist in restoring the forest and making fire-fighting and recreation safer after several storms cut through Missouri this spring, bringing tornadoes with them.  “These timber sales will help in making these hard-hit

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Memorial services will honor former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. ‘Kit’ Bond

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced today the memorial services honoring former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work was dedicated to serving Missouri, Kit Bond died on May 13, 2025, in St. Louis at 86 years old. To view Governor Kehoe’s statement, click here. An

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MO Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON—Route 51 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River.   This section of roadway is located from County Road 946 near Claryville, Missouri to E Kaskaskia Street in Chester, Illinois.    Weather permitting, work will take

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MOFB President issues statement on passing of Kit Bond

JEFFERSON CITY – MOFB President Garrett Hawkins has issued the following statement following the passing of former Missouri governor and U.S. Senator Kit Bond: “Kit Bond was a state treasure and a true statesman. He led with common sense and an unforgettable sense of humor. Throughout his career, he stood his ground for our state and delivered results,

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   21-year-old Kaitlyn R. Berry was charged with third degree felony assault and second degree misdemeanor property damage April 19th after police responded to an address in the 700 block of Hillcrest by a report of a domestic disturbance.   30-year-old Anita Curry of

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SGHS Class of 2025 Commencement held

Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II   https://www.youtube.com/live/Q_CT320Vs30?si=9-srpfEJnwatK58w STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their graduation from Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District! We are beyond proud of you, and wish you the best as you move forward.   At the 2025 Ste. Genevieve High School Graduation Ceremony, Principal Dr. John

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