June 2026

Hawley presses postmaster general for accountability for undelivered mail in Missouri

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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled the postmaster general of the United States Postal Service, David P. Steiner, in a Senate Homeland Security hearing over his agency’s dismal service and untimely mail delivery in Missouri.   Senator Hawley also questioned why Postmaster General Steiner has accepted large bonuses for himself while Missourians’ mail fails […]

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MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire FIREWORKS: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an approved fire extinguisher

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway leads multi-state effort to protect election integrity laws

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation’s elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana’s voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitutional rights of states to enact

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Mo State Fair – Senior Appreciation Day August 19

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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair will  celebrate  senior citizen fairgoers on Senior Appreciation Day, Wednesday, Aug. 19. Special events just for seniors on Aug. 19 include:   Senior eventsin the Mathewson Exhibition Center including BINGO, line dance lessons, vendors and exhibits. Missouri Waltzand Other Dance contests featuring music by the County Liners.   Missouri Rehabilitation

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National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75/gal

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DALLAS – GasBuddy, the fuel savings platform empowering drivers to choose their road to savings, today released its 2026 Independence Day gas price forecast, projecting the national average price of gas will fall to approximately $3.75 per gallon on July 4 – the second most expensive Independence Day on record behind the all-time high of

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New Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes In Early Childhood’ reports

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SPRINGFIELD – Launched in 2021, Birth to Five Illinois works in every community in the State to: Continually assess the Early Childhood programs available in each Region. Understand what is available versus what local families say their children need. Bring together community members and civic leaders to bridge the gap between what exists and what families need.

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Perryville Police report

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following report:   18-year-old Juan Pastor Oxlaj of Perryville was charged with DWI-alcohol, operated without a valid license and operated without proof of insurance following a traffic stop at 11:44 p.m. Sunday, May 31 on Hume Street near Bruce Street.

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SEMO Food Bank welcomes new members to board of directors

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SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Kailen Trowbridge of Procter & Gamble and Jim Gadberry of Nationwide Insurance to its Board of Directors.     Kailen Trowbridge     Jim Gadberry   “We are excited to welcome Kailen and Jim to our Board of Directors,” said Joey

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Team Missouri’s Lauren Cook sweeps four gold medals on best day yet at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.  — Team Missouri turned in its biggest medal day yet Wednesday at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, highlighted by a four-gold sweep in powerlifting, a gold-medal finish in tennis doubles, a clean sweep of the medal stand in Unified pickleball — every Missouri pickleball team brought home a medal — and an undefeated

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