Ste. Genevieve County Commission meets this morning
STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agenda for today’s 8:15 a.m. meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission has been released.
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May 2026
Turning data into disaster readiness
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Geospatial analysis by University of Missouri Extension researchers can help planners and emergency managers better understand how social vulnerability shapes disaster impacts and recovery. By mapping both exposure to disaster impacts and community-reported needs, the research can aid in prioritizing investments in preparedness, mitigation and recovery, says Michael Sunde, an MU Extension
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Two persons hurt in a crash on Route D in Ste. Genevieve County
JEFFERSON CITY — Two persons were hurt in a traffic crash Saturday morning on Route D in Ste. Genevieve County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 45-year-old Potosi man received minor injuries and was taken to Parkand Health Center in Farmington by a Ste. Genevieve County ambulance and a 40-year-old Pilot Knob woman
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches Love Your Levee campaign to highlight levees and flood risk across the region
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As communities in our region continue to face seasonal flood and severe weather risks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in partnership with the Kaskaskia Island Drainage & Levee District, will launch the Love Your Levee campaign in April 2026 to increase public understanding of levees and flood
River Region Sports Wrap
SGHS will host Class 2 District 2 Softball Tournament STE. GENEVIEVE – The seeds and quarterfinal games are listed below for the Class 2 District 2 Softball Tournament. All games will be at Leon’s Field in Ste. Genevieve. Good luck to all teams. Admission is $6 for students and adults, cash only. 1. Clearwater
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Margaret ‘Jane’ Kipp
Margaret “Jane” Kipp, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though her family deeply mourns her passing, they take peace in knowing she is now at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jane was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on July 19,
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Bryant Wolfin votes no on massive omnibus bill
JEFFERSON CITY – 145th State Representative Bryant Wolfin voted no recently on a 377-page, 87,000-word omnibus bill. He said, “If it takes 10+ hours just to read it out loud, there’s no way the final version has been properly vetted in less than 24 hours. “We’re already fixing a bill we passed earlier
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Erik Otto selected as April 2026 State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Erik Otto, an interpretive resource coordinator with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks, is the State of Missouri and Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month for April 2026. He was selected for his service to the department and for his actions immediately following a
French Heritage Festival Returns June 13 in Ste. Genevieve
STE. GENEVIEVE — The annual French Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, June 13, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich traditions and the future evolution of one of Missouri’s oldest communities. Held in the heart of Ste. Genevieve’s National Historic Landmark District, the festival celebrates the region’s deep French and Creole roots
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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes outstanding volunteers with the Thanks Badge II and Honor Pin Awards
GLEN CARBON, IL –Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois presented the Thanks Badge II and Honor Pin to two outstanding volunteers at the annual Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony. Kathy Arend from Highland was awarded the Thanks Badge II while Carrie Davitz from Belleville was awarded the Honor Pin. The Thanks Badge II honors a previous