DONIPHAN, Mo. – Kirby VanDover has a new job with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), but he is working in a part of the state he knows well. VanDover is MDC’s new private land conservationist for Ripley and Carter counties. In addition to making one-on-one contacts with landowners in his counties who are seeking conservation […]
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of flat track’s most fabled battlegrounds is ready to light the fuse on America’s birthday bash when the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile rockets into the Magic Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 5. The Mile’s sweeping clay, legendary draft-passes, and century-old coal-mine roots have produced icons for generations—and 2025 promises another fireworks
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SPRINGFIELD – In response to action by the Trump administration to restrict access to life-saving care in hospital emergency rooms, the State of Illinois is reaffirming that pregnant women in the state have the right to the full range of life-saving care, including abortions, when they are in Illinois emergency rooms. The Trump Administration’s recent action rescinded guidance
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 27 awards totaling $23 million through the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program as part of a larger strategy to equitably grow the clean energy workforce in Illinois through the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Additionally, the Governor announced
JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Today, Governor Mike Kehoe amended his call to convene the One Hundred Third General Assembly in the First Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session to include legislation that provides additional tools and funding for disaster relief, new property tax relief, a tax incentive program for economic development, and additional funding for critical budget
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SPRINGFIELD – It’s back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering you an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects communities with a photo contest. The public is invited to submit original photos that demonstrate why transportation is important to them. “Countless modes of transportation are available throughout the entire state,
PERRYVILLE – On Wednesday June 4th at 6:01 p.m., Perryville Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial structure fire at 1205 S. Kingshighway. Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Mantz said “firefighters found an approximate 60′ by 120′ structure with heavy smoke and flames. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO—In 2019, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) launched a virtual assistant platform, DORA, that provided patrons with 24/7 customer assistance. The chatbot was designed to respond to common questions relating to taxation, motor vehicles, and driver licensing. Since its inception, DORA has responded to over 11 million inquiries across 2.6 million sessions.
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MONMOUTH, IL — Kayla Braun of Evansville has made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Spring 2025 semester. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs. A residential liberal arts college that is the birthplace of the women’s fraternity movement, Monmouth
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Girls’ Soccer PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent will play Logan-Rogersville at 2:30 today as the tournament continues. Logan-Rogersville defeated Southern Boone 2-1 Saturday. The two teams will meet Friday in the Class 2 State Semifinal Round. On the other side of the bracket, Clayton faces Pleasant Hill in a 5 p.m. semifinal game
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