June 2026

Amazon announces data center in Montgomery County

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery City. Announced during a press conference with state leaders, community members, economic development and utility partners, the project is expected to create 400 new direct jobs, thousands of construction jobs, and generate […]

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Clear skies: Able Flight, SIU Aviation offers a flight plan for student pilots with disabilities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — With plans to one day fly a helicopter as a search-and-rescue pilot, Ethan March believed that goal might be shattered when he fractured his spine after falling from a roof while installing solar panels — an accident that left him paraplegic.     (Above) Able Flight student Austin Trzop

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Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted purple in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine purple beginning at sunset on Monday, June 15, 2026, until sunrise on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in recognition of June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.   “Far too many vulnerable adults are falling victim to abuse, neglect, and

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Governor Kehoe signs public safety bill into law

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, June 11, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 2637 into law.    “I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for sending another important piece of public safety legislation to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “This bill includes several provisions to make Missouri safer by modernizing

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Illinois State Police celebrates historic 40th year as a CALEA-Accredited Law Enforcement Agency

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an internationally recognized gold standard in public safety excellence.   On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the United States to achieve CALEA accreditation, highlighting

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Jefferson College announces Dean’s List for Spring 2026

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College has announced the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, recognizing 646 students for outstanding academic achievement.   To qualify for the honor, full-time students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester.

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway sues baby monitor manufacturer for concealing links to Chinese military

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a monumental action to protect Missourians from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against Lorex Corporation (Lorex). Lorex, a major seller of home cameras and baby monitors, has concealed material ties to the Chinese military via its manufacturer, Dahua, putting

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources responds to assist city with sinkhole

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has mobilized assistance from its Missouri Geological Survey in response to a sinkhole that opened near I-70 and the Dome in St. Louis today. The large sinkhole is located at the end of an exit ramp off of 1-70.   “We’re sending Fletcher Bone, an

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Missouri Right to Life State and Federal Political Action Committees (MRL Pacs) releases its endorsements

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, the Missouri Right to Life State and Federal Political Action Committees released their list of endorsed candidates for Missouri’s August 4, 2026, primary election.   “As the political arm of Missouri Right to Life, MRL PACs take seriously our responsibility to members, as well as Missouri voters, to identify and

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