June 2025

Kira Hagan named to College of Saint Mary president’s honor roll

OMAHA, Neb. – A College of Saint Mary (CSM) student from Perryville has been named to the  president’s honor roll for outstanding academic performance for the spring 2025 semester.   Kira Hagan was required to earn a 3.9 GPA or above after completing at least 12 semester hours as full-time students to be named to

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First human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois reported in south

SPRINGFIELD – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed Illinois’ first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) of 2025 in an individual from Southern Illinois who was hospitalized due to complications of the infection. About one in 150 people who contract the disease caused by a bite from an infected mosquito develop

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Missourians are cautioned to put fireworks safety first

JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians begin plans and preparations for July 4th holiday celebrations, they should also keep in mind the danger posed by the misuse of fireworks. Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri between until July 10. Through mid June, the Division of Fire Safety had issued 1,127 permits to seasonal fireworks retailers.

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Purchase your Missouri State Fair tickets today!

SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Starting

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Randolph County coroner identifies victim of tractor accident

CHESTER – The Randolph County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the elderly male who died in a farm field off State Street in Chester Saturday. Tracy L. Vallett issued this brief statement regarding the tragic incident: “Jerry D. Wettig, 78 year-old male from Chester, was pronounced on June 21, 2025 at (6:49 p.m.)

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SIU Simmons Law School, SIUE show high school students how justice works, crime scene to trial

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois high school students learned the intricacies and interplay of crime scene investigation and the legal system during a weeklong program co-sponsored by Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.     (Above) Casey Parker, career services director at the SIU Simmons Law School, leads a class during the recent “Crime

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