Fred Allen Peters, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Fred “Fritz” and Virginia (nee Gregory) Peters on November 6, 1949 in Red Bud, Illinois. Fred married Carmen Chandler on May 11, 1974 at First Baptist Church in […]
KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.6 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.4 percent, led by rising prices for shelter. The index for energy and the index for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds the Missouri Department of Conservation is well managed overall but needs to make improvements to increase its level of transparency. The audit gives the department a “good” rating while also making recommendations to improve certain controls and procedures the department has in
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 supplemental budget bill, HB 2014, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2026. “This supplemental budget ensures that critical services continue uninterrupted for Missourians, while
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.6 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.4 percent, led by rising prices for shelter. The index for energy and the index for
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri lawmakers this past week approved HCS HB 2014, providing additional funding to state agencies and programs for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Supplemental budgets are used to cover costs that exceed original projections, including program expenses, grant obligations, and required fund transfers. The legislation appropriates approximately $3.1 billion
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 75 cancer advocates, survivors and their families and caregivers from all over Missouri gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and ask them to support policies that reduce the burden of cancer, including policies that help patients better afford their medications and make it easier for adults
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ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO – Missouri State Highway Patrol reports felony arrests made regarding child sex crimes and drug possession. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of two St. Francois County residents for child sex crimes. These arrests are the results of two separate investigations
SIKESTON—Route DD in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed Monday, March 23 as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway This section of roadway is located from Gray Lane to Dry Fork Road. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the
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STE. GENEVIEVE and BLOOMSDALE – Bloomsdale Elementary, Ste. Genevieve Elementary and the Early Childhood Center celebrated Read-On Missouri Week from March 2 – 6. This week is part of the Read Across America program, which is sponsored by the National Education Association and celebrates reading and encourages students to develop lifelong reading habits! Early Childhood
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