JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office, alongside the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and the Park Hills Police Department, executed an illegal gaming search warrant leading to 13 criminal charges against Robert John Orr in St. Francois County. The operation, conducted at Sit-N-Spin in Park Hills, […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – Bloomsdale Elementary received an unexpected and generous gift this week when community member Dennis Walker donated $10,000 to support the school. Walker surprised school leaders with the contribution during a visit to the school. Bloomsdale Elementary Principal Nate Kingery and Assistant Principal Andrea Fritsch accepted the donation on behalf of Bloomsdale Elementary.
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, has released a request for proposals to identify a contractor to deliver two Home Energy Rebates Programs to Missourians. The request for proposals is open until 3 p.m. July 2. The department is seeking a qualified contractor
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – Five students from the River Region were among 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama who were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The local students include: Stella Murry of
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) held its May 2026 Mobile Market Wednesday May 27 at the Chester Cohen Recreation Complex. Approximately 110 automobiles gathered at the main parking lot of the complex to take their turn in the food distribution line. Pictured are the volunteers from the First
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Native wildlife depends on healthy habitat, and Missouri landowners play an important role in creating and maintaining those spaces. For years, Tom Karl and Christopher Donze, co-owner of Devils Den Falls LLC, have worked with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff to improve habitat on their properties. Recently, those efforts paid off with a sound Karl hadn’t heard in decades. Karl reached out to MDC
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey is partnering with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority and Guidehouse, a global consulting firm, to develop a new Missouri Critical Minerals Plan. The department and the authority will work with Guidehouse to develop a plan that will align collaborations among state, federal, university
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 33-year-old Lashanic R. Patterson of Ferguson at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Perry County on the following charges out of Lincoln County: failure to appear on charges of driving while revoked or suspended, failure
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not cool to be hot,” Funkenbusch
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