May 2025

Chester’s Brenden Malley to play baseball at Morton College

By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School senior, Brenden Malley, has made a decision to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level next fall when he begins his post-secondary education at Morton College in Cicero, Illinois near Chicago.     Malley is the son of Ty and Nikki Malley of Chester.     […]

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Filmmakers invited to enter ‘Shortcuts Short Film Contest’

ROCKFORD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is encouraging Illinois filmmakers to enter the DCEO Illinois Film Office’s Shortcuts Short Film Contest dedicated to promoting the best short films from Illinois students or residents 22 years old or younger.   “DCEO’s Illinois Film Office continues to serve as an integral partner for

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Governor Kehoe reports on success of Operation Relentless Pursuit one month after the anti-crime effort began operations

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In its first four weeks of operations across Missouri, Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) has arrested or assisted in the arrest of 148 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. One-hundred twelve of the arrests were made by ORP officers, and ORP officers assisted other law enforcement agencies in the arrest of 36 other wanted fugitives.

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House Republicans pass balanced state operating budget, funding education and essential services

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri House Republicans passed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) state operating budget bills, fulfilling their constitutional duty to reach a final agreement on the bills by Friday, May 9, and have delivered a sustainable and balanced budget.   “House Republicans ensured Missourians received a balanced operating budget that remained

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Josh Medlin and Midwest Throwdown Professional Wrestling will hold fundraiser for the D32 Classroom Fund

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 officials are expressing their gratitude to organizers of a fundraiser for the district’s tornado recovery fund. “A huge thank-you to Josh Medlin and Midwest Throwdown Professional Wrestling for hosting a fundraiser for the D32 Classroom Fund to help our schools recover from the March 14 tornado,” a

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Mason Langeneckert to wrestle for William Woods University

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Wednesday, May 7, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Mason Langeneckert signed a national letter of intent to compete on the wrestling team at William Woods University.     Mason is the son of Kelly and Glennon Langeneckert.   In attendance were his parents; and his friends and teammates Avery Dippold, Tanner

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Missouri Conservation Commission meets this week

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet in workshop, executive and open sessions Thursday and Friday. Thursday, May 15, 12 p.m. – Workshop and Closed Executive Session Friday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting All activities will be held at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Background documents

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Mizzou to celebrate 5,954 graduates at spring commencement

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Armed with curiosity, grit and whole lot of hands-on experience, the University of Missouri Class of 2025 is ready to take on the world. From Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18, 5,954 graduates will receive degrees during a series of commencement ceremonies celebrating the achievements and potential of the latest Mizzou-made

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