Arlan E. Steffens, 96, of Farrar, Missouri passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. He was born September 27, 1929 in Farrar, MO to Ernst and Rosa (Versemann) Steffens. Arlan and Ruby J. Lorenz were married May 29, 1954 at Salem Lutheran Church, Farrar, MO. She preceded […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to safeguard children from the harms of dangerous, psychoactive substances, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Pressure STL will immediately halt operations and destroy all products, including intoxicating cannabinoids that deceptively mimic well-known candy and snack brands enjoyed by children. “This is a win for Missouri consumers. Pressure STL
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CENTRALIA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 21-year-old Shavonte D. Samuels of Centralia, IL following a deadly shooting in Centralia. On April 19, 2026, the Centralia Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a shooting investigation in the 900 block of Kell Street. Four total victims were
Artists, Little Big Town and Walker Montgomery will perform Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 pm at the Missouri State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance Tickets are $65 – $80 (includes potential fees). State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies and most trusted advocates for children and families, has named Chris Gearin as its new chief development officer. Gearin joins the LFCS executive team with more than 30 years of leadership experience. As chief development officer,
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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College is proud to announce that History and Political Science Instructor Rodney Wilson has been named a recipient of the 2026 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award. This national honor recognizes exceptional community college teachers who make a difference in the classroom, demonstrate passion,
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has released its May calendar of events. The MVAG has lots of classes lined up for May. For kids, on May 2, 1-3 p.m., for ages 6+, there will be a Birdhouse Party. Join our wonderful Megan Schoenherr to create your own birdhouse. On May 9, 1-3pm, for
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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on March 28, 2026, to join the 126th Recruit Class. The class began their training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 20, 2026, and will conclude
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CHESTER – Isabel Carron, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist at Memorial Hospital’s Therapy & Sports Rehab Center in Chester, IL, has recently completed the SPEAK OUT® Therapy Program Certification Course. The SPEAK OUT® Therapy Program, developed by the nonprofit Parkinson Voice Project®, is a specialized, evidence-based approach designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) set an intervention deadline of May 11, 2026, in a case filed by Spire Missouri Inc. d/b/a Spire seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, install, own, operate, maintain, and otherwise control and manage a natural gas distribution system in Christian County,
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