JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri state representative wants to turn a family tragedy into increased protection for potential victims of domestic violence. In November 2025, 22-year-old Hailey Jennings of Festus, Missouri was murdered by gunshot in an act of domestic violence. Her boyfriend, the perpetrator, then turned the gun on himself. The violence […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released its 2025 Progress Update for the Missouri Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The update highlights the state’s significant progress in reducing nutrient pollution, improving water quality and strengthening statewide conservation efforts. The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is Missouri’s long-term, adaptive approach to reducing nitrogen and
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported the arrest of 52-year-old Timothy L. Cathey of Perryville at 7:02 p.m. Monday in Bollinger County on a charge of felony driving while intoxicated resulting in injury, felony driving while intoxicated as a persistent offender, failure to driving on the right half of the roadway
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Start planning for spring hunting and fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center offer hunting and fishing programs year-round, even during the winter months. Education staff are hosting a variety of free classes in February, including: Deer Hunting: Tree Stands vs. Ground Blinds
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CHESTER, IL. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a pursuit that included gun fire occurred Friday. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, on February 6th, 2026 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Marissa Police Department was in pursuit of a suspect vehicle that entered Randolph County. During the pursuit four vehicles
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SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital has announced that its laboratory team has once again earned full accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent on-site inspection. In the photo, from left, are: Hannah Umali, Lab Assistant; Christy Otten, Lab Manager; Dr. Olaronke Akintola-Ogunremi; Angie Verschueren; Lab Tech; Tifani Conway,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet in regular and work sessions Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room. Both meetings are open to the public and will be shown live on SteGenTV Channel 991 on the Spectrum Cable TV system and the SteGenTV You Tube
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II students recently showcased their engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills at the first robotics competition hosted by the district. The event welcomed 21 teams and is part of the district’s robotics program sponsored and coordinated by Ms. Crystal Koenig. All teams participate through the same
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SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially denied the State of Illinois’ appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that impacted multiple counties from August 16–19, 2025. In a letter dated February 7, 2026, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reaffirmed its
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by Caleb JonesJEFFERSON CITY – February always takes me back to the farm, more specifically those cold, blistering mornings. If you grew up on a farm, you know the kind of cold I’m talking about. We raised hogs and cattle, which means I still wake up at night in a cold sweat thinking about pulling
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