Judy Kirn set the standard for keeping house. Where others would reach for a mop, she took to her hands and knees to scrub the tile floor. A dishwasher was an unnecessary appliance. Better to promptly hand wash dishes after breakfast, lunch and dinner. An old Dodge sedan had fewer spots than […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the remaining legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Third General Assembly. “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of all the legislation sent to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “I appreciate the
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.5% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 5.6%, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The index for food declined 0.1% over the month, while the index
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ROLLA, Mo. – Five students from the River Region were among more than 1,000 graduates who received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of
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The Board of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame 2026 inductees. Inductees require a Missouri connection, honorable military service, and must have contributed exceptionally to the community, the state and/or the nation. Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus one honorary inductee. All exemplify
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JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 is preparing for the return of students for the start of the 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 24. 2026-27 District Calendar Open Houses – August 20 All District 32 schools will hold Open Houses from Noon-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20. Families can attend Open
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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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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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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
