July 2026

Sedgewickville man hurt in three-vehicle crash on Mo 51

JEFFERSON CITY — A 51-year-old Sedgewickville man received minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Missouri Highway 51 in Perry County Monday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the man was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.   The patrol says the crash happened when a northbound 2016 Nissan Rogue […]

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Sign up for Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, IDOT training, networking workshop

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are hosting a free training and networking event on Wednesday, July 29, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale. The workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, is for contractors, consultants, engineering and architectural firms, suppliers,

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Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent

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The blueprint to rebuild Perryville High School is ready

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Following the devastating tornado, the school district has been working around the clock to map out a safe, efficient path forward.   On Tuesday, the district shared this official rebuilding timeline—but they can only stay on track if Proposition K.I.D.S. Passes. This timeline is the district’s road map back to normalcy

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University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected the University of Missouri System Critical Materials Crossroads as an awardee of the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program, which comes with up to $160 million in funding.   This monumental achievement marks potentially the largest award in Missouri higher education history and

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Update on juveniles charged following Saturday’s homicide investigation

HILLSBORO – With permission from the Jefferson County Juvenile Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released the charges which have been filed again three juveniles stemming from this weekend’s homicide investigation.   Neither the Juvenile Office nor the Sheriff’s Office will provide any kind of identifying information about the alleged juvenile offenders.   Juvenile

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Gary Wayne Weber

Gary Wayne Weber, 73, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Elton and Evelyn Weber. Gary and Patricia “Pat” (Sticht) Weber were married on February 17, 1973 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. They were blessed with 53 years

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American Red Cross distributes supplies and begins damage assessment in Southeast Missouri after devastating floods

ST. LOUIS – The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Southeast Missouri, providing support to communities affected by flooding. Current response efforts are focused on assisting first responders and distributing emergency supplies to residents in impacted areas.   Over the weekend, Red Cross teams distributed more than 130 disaster relief and cleanup kits

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