February 2026

Legislation would expand jail visitation and strengthen oversight of Missouri Detention Centers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Jeremy Dean (D–Springfield) has filed House Bill 3270 to strengthen transparency, visitation access, and oversight at detention centers across the state of Missouri.   The bill establishes more consistent visitation and oversight standards for all detention centers in Missouri. It also addresses a gap in current law by […]

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Local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank Arena.   The following local students earned degrees:   Aaron Ernst of Perryville graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Marketing Ashley Weinhold of Perryville graduated with a Bachelor of

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Local students named to Eastern Illinois University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

CHARLESTON, IL — Eastern Illinois University is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming high-achieving students to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.   Dean’s List honors are awarded to undergraduate students with a declared major who earn a semester grade point average between 3.80 and 4.00 while completing at least 12 graded credit hours. This

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Mo Auditor begins audit of state employee purchasing cards

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– With approximately $100 million in taxpayer funds being spent each year through the use of credit cards provided by the State of Missouri to thousands of state employees, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick thinks it’s a good idea to take a closer look to make sure these transactions are free from waste, fraud,

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   49-year-old Charles Dyle of redacted city was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender at 7:04 p.m. January 31st, in the 200 block of South Kingshighway after police were dispatched to the location on an unrelated incident. Dyle was also charged

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Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts fall nearly $18,000 so far in 2026

STE. GENEVIEVE – The calendar year has just begun and the Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts are down by around $18,000 according to the deposit notices provided city hall by the Missouri Department of Revenue.   The city tax is down $9,855.79, the public mass transportation tax and the capital improvements tax are each down

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The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs announces Illinois Lottery Veterans’ Cash Grants recipients

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois for the third quarter of FY26.   The grants are part of the Veterans’ Cash Grants program, which aims to address critical issues facing veterans,

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Tylin Hager named SGHS February Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Tylin Hager has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for February.     Tylin is the daughter of Micah Hager and the late Sean Hager.   Tylin’s scholastic honors include ranking 12th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class, earning

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