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 […]
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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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
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit blue from sunset on Friday, May 1, 2026 until sunrise on Sunday, May 3, in honor of Missouri’s fallen law enforcement officers. “The Missouri Capitol dome will shine blue this weekend as we
CHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), today held its fifth public hearing to reveal further findings from the investigations on the misconduct of federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz, including the names of various rogue Border Patrol agents the administration protected by offering preemptive immunity. “In
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has introduced the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local (REAL) Housing Act. This proposal is designed to lower housing costs, provide property tax relief and maintain decision making at the local level. “At a time when housing affordability is a top concern for Illinois residents, this proposal focuses on
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PERRYVILLE – Mercy Health Foundation Perry will host its 33rd Annual Mercy Golf Classic in June benefiting its Educational Advancement Fund. This year’s tournament will take place Friday, June 19, at the Perryville Country Club, 1111 Big Spring Boulevard, Perryville. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. All teams
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JEFFERSON CITY – Amtrak is adding railcars to provide more capacity across Missouri during the World Cup matches in Kansas City this summer on the Missouri River Runner service sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation. The additional cars, transferred from Illinois and Michigan, will be added to both daily roundtrips between St. Louis and Kansas
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has said it supports preference for Missouri-grown natural hardwood in Missouri state park construction, including cabin flooring. “This is good for both the environment and the economy,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “Hardwood flooring lasts longer than plastic, so not
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The academic achievements of nearly 2,100 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2026 commencement exercises May 8-9. Festivities start with the SIU Simmons Law School commencement on Friday, May 8, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 9, Banterra Center will host two commencement ceremonies (see the schedule,
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