May 2026

Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters to perform at the 2026 Missouri State Fair

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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 19 through Etix.com. All concert seats are reserved. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. Bailey Zimmerman Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars, […]

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Board of Directors of the Community Center Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County issues statement

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The Board of Directors of the Community Center Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County (hereinafter, the “Foundation”) is a Missouri nonprofit organization and 501(c)(3) corporation established in part to steward and administer the endowment of the Marjorie C. Bussen Revocable Trust. The Foundation affirms its commitment of carrying out the intent of Mrs. Bussen’s Three Million

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Chester Personnel and Insurance Committee meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Chester Personnel and Insurance Committee will have a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The notice of the meeting and tentative agenda:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER PERSONNEL & INSURANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the

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Governor Kehoe announces partnership with CMS to strengthen Medicaid integrity

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the State of Missouri has officially notified the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of its intent to launch an accelerated, off-cycle re-validation of high-risk Medicaid providers. This initiative, part of a coordinated “War on Fraud” alongside federal partners, reinforces Missouri’s longstanding commitment

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ICC recommends tips for hiring intrastate household goods movers

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CHICAGO – With the spring moving season approaching, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to look for red flags before handing over their belongings to a potential moving company.    “Before packing up your household, check the ICC website for a company’s complaint history, and confirm the mover holds a valid state license. A

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Illinois engineering firms win industry excellence awards 

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CHICAGO – Six American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) member firms will receive national recognition at the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC National) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) to be held May 5 in Washington. The national Engineering Excellence Awards are an annual celebration of engineering excellence, honoring projects worldwide that demonstrate innovation, creative problem-solving,

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Illinois Housing Development Authority seeks public input to help guide future of housing

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is asking local community members, residents, and leaders to participate in the development of the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) through two opportunities: (1) take the resident survey and/or (2) attend a Community Listening Session. The Blueprint is a forward-thinking, grassroots planning initiative designed by IHDA to provide a deeper

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Local students receive honors at Southeast Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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CAPE GIRARDEAU — Several students from the River Region have earned a place on the Southeast Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences President’s and Dean’s Lists during the fall 2025 semester.   Students on the President’s List achieved an outstanding GPA of 3.89 or higher, while those on the Dean’s List earned a GPA

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MDC reminds hunters and other shooters to practice range safety

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JEFFERSON CITY– Beautiful spring weather prompts people to get outside for a variety of recreational activities – including shooting sports. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers hunters and recreational shooters five staffed shooting ranges and more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. MDC’s five staffed shooting range and outdoor education centers have trained

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Mickey Soltys, ‘silent wizard’, receives SIU’s Civil Service Staff Excellence Award

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CARBONDALE – Described by colleagues as a “silent wizard of the institution,” Mickey Soltys works quietly in the background at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, fixing problems before anyone realizes they could become problems.     Mickey Soltys (center) receives the 2026 Staff Excellence Award from Nick Wortman, assistant vice chancellor of human resources, (left) and

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