Salukis beat UNI, 65-50, on “Chester Night” at SIU By Jim Beers CARBONDALE – Scott Nagy, SIU’s Head Basketball Coach, achieved his 600th career win Wednesday night January 28 on “Chester Night” at the SIU Banterra Center, when the Salukis dismantled the University of Northern Iowa, 65-50, in front of 3670 fans. With that quality […]
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A funeral will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026 for 85-year-old Eilert Charles Mahnken of Frohna, Missouri who passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Mercy Perry Hospital. He was born August 10, 1940 in Perryville, MO to Gottlieb and Verna (Kassel) Mahnken who both preceded him in death. Eilert and Erna L.Weber were married
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 127th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson City, MO. Those who successfully complete testing will move forward in a multi-phase selection process. This process is designed to identify
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Items will help stock the ‘Just for Jackets’ food pantry at Chester High By Jim Beers CHESTER – For several years Chester High School has had an in-school food pantry which is located in the Dr. James F. Sharp Media Center. The pantry offers food items for those students needing an in-school “pick-me-up” before or
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More than 398,000 people sought medical care for burns in the United States in 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and ‘Camp I Am Me’ by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance are partnering to raise awareness about the importance for burn prevention during this week’s Burn Awareness Week.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Missouri – Jefferson County 911 Dispatch has launched a citizen engagement and feedback program designed to strengthen communication and transparency within the community it serves. The new system, called PowerEngage, uses text messaging to allow residents to share their feedback after both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The program officially launched
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – After a roughly 25-year hiatus, Missouri has reconvened an Environmental Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute violations of state and federal environmental laws. Missouri’s task force combines local, state and federal law enforcement, prosecutors and environmental regulators who will focus on crimes like illegal dumping, hazardous waste disposal, illegal discharges into
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.50/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 37.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Future Caucus will convene its third meeting in the State Capitol on February 4, at 4 pm, House Hearing Room 1, first floor of the House side of Capitol building, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101. This third meeting of the Future Caucus will be a part
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