Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 28 students on Friday April 24, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff […]
CGS presents 28 HIVE awards Read More »
CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is urging U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to promptly approve Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal, which would deliver $1.04 billion in federal funding to expand broadband access to more than 383,000 Illinois residents, the vast majority living in rural communities. Illinois and California are the
Gov. Pritzker urges Trump Administration to approve Illinois Broadband Expansion Plan Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered recently to honor and remember a fallen Chicago Fire Department Captain and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 33rd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. “It is my honor
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9 percent since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri. Notable changes include increases in fertilizer and chemical application rates. Since 2023, reported charges in these categories have risen
Insights from MU’s survey of custom rates for farm services Read More »
KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.8 percent in April, the Kansas City office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. The energy index was up 5.7 percent, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less
Midwest regional prices rose 0.8% in April, up 4.1% over the year Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of a 47-year-old Silex man on a Lincoln County warrant for failing to appear on a traffic charge. The patrol reports Jeremy L. Engelmeyer was arrested at 11:41 am Monday in Ste, Genevieve County. He was being held in the Ste.
MSHP reports arrest Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell four points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68. “Inflationary pressures continue to be a challenge for Main Street,”
New NFIB survey says small business optimism remains below average but stable Read More »
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Lonedell man following a traffic crash May 5th in Perryville. Police say Brandon Millsap is charged with driving while revoked or suspended. The traffic crash happened about 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Highways 51 and 61.
Perryville Police report Read More »
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Tegan Graves has signed a national letter of intent to join the Central Methodist University Theatre Troupe. He was awarded a full-tuition scholarship from CMU in March. Tegan is the son of Vern and Jamie Hill. In attendance were his parents; his siblings: Isaiah
SGHS Senior Tegan Graves signs with Central Methodist University for Theatre Read More »
MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to
SNHU announces Spring 2026 President’s, Dean’s Lists Read More »
