SPRINGFIELD – Illinois retail workers are facing rising levels of in-store violence tied to repeat and organized offenders, according to new data from global retail crime intelligence company Auror. The data shows that one in seven retail crime incidents involve violence, weapons or threatening behavior, while the top 10 percent of retail crime offenders […]
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Follow the chicks’ journey from hatchling to fledgling ST. LOUIS – Peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in Franklin County, continuing a successful conservation partnership among Ameren Missouri, World Bird Sanctuary and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The public can now follow the chicks’ progress via Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam livestreamas the adult peregrines prepare them
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences awarded 52 degrees at its spring 2026 commencement ceremony, which also served to honor the retiring Dr. Steven Langdon, president of the college, on his upcoming retirement at the end of the spring semester. Grace Schremp of Perryville, Radiologic Technology, was
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Kehoe has proclaimed May 3 through May 9 as Drinking Water Week in Missouri, recognizing the importance of safe and reliable drinking water for communities across the state. The Missouri Public Service Commission is responsible for ensuring water service provided by regulated utilities is safe and reliable.
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 46 year old, Keyven Gasaway of Percy, Illinois, 39 year old Lisa Boitano of Chester Illinois, and 33 year old Justin Rettig of Sparta, Illinois. Keyven Gasaway Gasaway has been charged with 1 count of Burglary and 1 count of
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating seniors Kassidee and Kennadee Gabby didn’t need to go too far to find their niche and success in college. Twins Kassidee, left, and Kennadee Gabby of Marion will earn their respective bachelor’s degrees in SIU Carbondale’s School of Art and Design program May 9. (Photo
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — J. Phil Gilbert, a senior judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on Friday, May 8. The ceremony at 1 p.m. in Shryock Auditorium will honor 87
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PERRYVILLE — The St. Vincent Varsity Golf Team finished in 1st Place in the JCAA Conference Golf Tournament held at the Ste. Genevieve Country Club. St. Vincent shot a 339 Festus 2nd with a 345 Jefferson 3rd with a 352 St. Vincent Scores Colden Prost 82, 2nd Overall Sam Koishor 83, 3rd Overall
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By Bryan Gegg STE. GENEVIEVE – I’d like to speak about the County’s agreement with the Gateway Region YMCA and its long-term financial impact. This is not about being for or against the YMCA. This is about whether the structure of this agreement is sustainable for taxpayers. Based on the County’s 2026 budget,
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