January 2026

Governor Kehoe announces approval of more than $814 million to expand broadband access 

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Missouri’s plan to award more than $814 million to bring high-speed internet to more than 200,000 unserved and underserved locations across the state. “High-speed internet is […]

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Grants available for Project Prom, Graduation Lock-In events

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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such

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New study reveals the top distraction behind America’s fatal vehicle crashes – it’s not mobile phones

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ST. LOUIS – A new study reveals that cognitive distractions, commonly referred to as “daydreaming” or mental lapses, are the leading cause of distracted driving fatalities in the United States, far surpassing mobile phone use and other visual distractions.   The research conducted by the Missouri-based personal injury law firm Beck & Beck Missouri Car

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New Year relief: New funds available for Ameren customers

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ST. LOUIS – Ameren is reminding residential customers across Missouri and Illinois that a wide range of resources remain available to support qualifying households with their energy bills in 2026. In addition to programs funded by the company, Ameren partners with United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Energy Assistance Foundation and hundreds of Community

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Perryville needs your vote for Small Town Showcase: Show Me 250!

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PERRYVILLE – Voting in the Small Town Showcast: Show Me 250 runs until February 1st at 5 p.m.   The top five communities with the most votes will partner with Missouri Humanities for a podcast episode and short film highlighting their town!   Perryville is currently in 3rd place! ❤️ You can vote multiple times — help us show Perryville some love

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Rep. Jeremy Dean files constitutional amendment to limit corporate influence in Missouri elections

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Jeremy Dean (D–Springfield) has filed a House Joint Resolution to place a constitutional amendment before Missouri voters aimed at restoring clear limits on corporate and special-interest influence in elections.   The proposal would amend Article I of the Missouri Constitution to clarify that artificial entities – including corporations

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SIFest’s 22nd season will celebrate ‘America at 250’

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Set your calendars to commemorate the nation’s music history as the 22nd season of the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) will celebrate “America at 250.” Southern Illinois Music Festival orchestra members rehearse for a June 2025 performance in John A. Logan College’s O’Neill Auditorium. The 22nd festival, which celebrates

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SIU team gets $170K grant to continue research to stop toxins from harmful algae blooms

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – A research team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a second grant to continue its work to prevent harmful algae blooms from producing toxins, addressing a problem that occurs in bodies of water throughout the world. In this phase of the project, the team will investigate whether they

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University of Missouri announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri fosters a culture of excellence as we educate future innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. And Tigers continue to rise to the challenge. This fall, 13,166 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors through their dedication, perseverance and academic ambition.   Students are listed on the dean’s list alphabetically by geographical

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Trico & Chester advance to Championship Bracket; Sparta & New Athens move to Consolation Bracket

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Opening Round of LJMWC is in the books; Trico beats Sparta, 45-42 and Chester beats New Athens, 65-24 By Jim Beers CHESTER –Day No. 2, Tuesday January 6, is in the books and Round 1 of the 19th Annual Chester High School Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament is complete. Round 2 schedule is set

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