May 2025

Governor Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for destructive April 29 storms

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to six counties that sustained major damage as a result of a cluster of severe storms that swept through the area and produced eight tornadoes on April 29. The counties are Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington. […]

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House Speaker Jonathan Patterson forms the 103rd General Assembly Future Caucus

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Speaker of the House Jonathan Patterson has formed the Future Caucus of the 103rd General Assembly and selected State Representative Colin Wellenkamp to chair. The newly formed Future Caucus is intended to seek out and determine issues and challenges impacting the State of Missouri.   The Future Caucus will explore critical developments

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Max Rodenmeyer of Red Bud, Ill., named to dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University

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BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Max Rodenmeyer of Red Bud, Ill., has been named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2025 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average

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Missouri Soybeans welcomes four interns for 2025 summer program

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybeans is proud to welcome four college interns for the summer of 2025, each bringing unique experiences and a shared commitment to agriculture and Missouri’s soybean industry.   The interns will support Missouri Soybeans’ communications, outreach, education, and conservation programs while gaining hands-on experience with farmer engagement, policy education, and

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Missouri squirrel and black bass seasons kick off May 24

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and anglers squirrel and black bass seasons open Saturday, May 24. SQUIRRELS The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs May 24 through Feb. 15, 2026. Allowed methods include shotguns, rifles, and other legal firearm methods, as well as archery equipment, slingshots,

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MoDOT extends weight allowance for truckloads of aggregate used in flood relief and levee repair

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced another extension of an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel on Missouri highways for flood relief, levees and other public infrastructure flood repair.   The waiver allows private and for-hire motor carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Police were called to an address on Seminary Road about 4:18 p.m. April 17th by a report of a “hit and run” traffic crash. The victim reported her vehicle had been struck and the other party left the scene.   45-year-old Travis P.

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River Region students named to Greenville University Dean’s List

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GREENVILLE, Ill. – Several students from the River Region have been placed on the dean’s were list at Greenville University for the spring 2025 semester.   They are:   Ashlyn Colvis of Chester, Ill. Katie Farrow and  Isabella Iffert of Perryville, Mo. Cory Stoll of Ste Genevieve, Mo. Matthew Dorf of Tilden, Ill.   To

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