June 2025

Governor Kehoe and DESE kick off the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) kicked off the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force this afternoon in Jefferson City. Per Governor Kehoe’s Executive Order 25-14, the Task Force is charged with reviewing and recommending changes to Missouri’s K-12 school funding model and providing a […]

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ISP deploys state-of-the-art command vehicle

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the deployment of a new state-of-the-art command vehicle designed to improve emergency response coordination, enhance public safety, and provide crucial on-site support during critical incidents across the state. ​ The command vehicle was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Radiological Security.   

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Learn to play the Guignolee on the fiddle at upcoming festival

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Have you ever wanted to learn the basis of Missouri French music? Here’s your chance. Dr. Mike Ruch, longtime music instructor and core fiddler for Ste. Genevieve’s La Guignolée, is setting up on the porch behind the Linden House (illustrated on the festival map) from 1:30 -3 p.m. Saturday, June 14 to

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Local students named to Missouri State University’s dean’s list

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 4,900 students were named to

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance continues to provide consumer support and guidance following recent severe weather events

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri recovers from multiple severe weather events this spring, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) continues to provide insurance support and guidance to consumers navigating the post-disaster claims process. “Navigating insurance following a devastating disaster is overwhelming, and that is only compounded by frustration over the pace of recovery,” DCI Director Angela

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Perryville High School students exemplify The Glory of Missouri

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PERRYVILLE – Fourteen exceptional Perryville High School seniors were presented the prestigious Glory of Missouri Awards during Senior Day celebrations on May 16. This award was established to recognize students who exemplify the 14 virtues carved in the 1920s into the walls of the House of Representatives Chambers at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson

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SGCMH presents scholarship to VHS and SGHS students

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital 2025 Medical Staff scholarship winners were recently announced.   SGCMH Chief of Staff, Erika Leung, MD, presented scholarships to Lucy Drury, Valle Catholic High School, and Jayden Rickman, Ste. Genevieve High School.     Lucy’s parents are Derek and Kim Drury. She plans to attend Missouri

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State Rep. Alex Riley announces bid for speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Alex Riley (R-Springfield) is running to serve as the next Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, a position elected by fellow House members. Riley currently serves as House Majority Floor Leader, the second most influential leadership position in the chamber. He was the first Majority Leader elected from Springfield

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