The grinds, the creaks, the tick-tick-ticking, and the belch of smoke are music to the ears of antique tractor lovers. It’s hard to find anyone who does not love tractors. They’re just plain cool. The Saine Genevieve Museum Learning Center invites tractor enthusiasts of all ages to the museum on Saturday, October 24th for a […]
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region increased 0.9 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index rose 0.8 percent. The index for energy advanced 3.2 percent, while the index for food was up 0.2 percent over
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CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced today an investment of more than $81 million to 13 grant recipients through the seventh round of the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative, a partnership with the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), Appalachian Regional Commission and Northern Border Regional Commission. This funding will support projects
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. Kent Scism, of Farmington, was appointed as the St. Francois County Presiding Commissioner. Mr. Scism was previously the owner and operator of Sam Scism Ford before selling in 2021. He serves as
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Just in time for Halloween, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum is hosting a reception to celebrate hidden or unknown animals and creatures that might also be a bit spooky. A Halloween Bash reception for “Spooks or Spoofs,” the museum’s national-juried cryptid-theme exhibition, is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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By Maria Calvert, MU Extension field specialist in human development. UNION, Mo. – Going trick-or-treating for the first time can be an exciting childhood milestone, but all the costumes, candy, decorations and activity can feel a bit overwhelming for little ones. Planning ahead can help set you and your child up for a rewarding Halloween.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, recently led a group of lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the Department to expand and prioritize research on Theileria orientalis Ikeda and related tick-borne livestock diseases. “We write to express our increasing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a significant expansion of her statewide investigation into 7‑OH and other synthetic kratom products sold in Missouri. Nine additional companies are now under investigation as Missourians continue to be exposed to highly addictive, illegally manufactured substances misleadingly marketed as “supplements” or “wellness” products. These substances
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(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve County R-II has welcomed a new four-legged member to the Dragon family: **K9 Gris**, a dual-purpose K-9 who will support student and staff well-being while also strengthening the district’s ongoing school safety and drug prevention efforts. The SG R-II Board of Education recently approved the establishment of the district’s
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(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve High School Spanish III students recently traveled to The Sheldon in St. Louis with Spanish teacher Mrs. Teresa Caba to experience a performance of Hispanic dances in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the performance, students experienced music and dances representing Hispanic cultures while also learning about the traditions
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