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100 Miles, 100 Days challenge begins June 16

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension invites Missourians to get moving this summer through the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge, a free program that encourages participants to stay active.   The program challenges Missourians to log 100 miles of physical activity over 100 days—from June 16 through Sept. 24. Participants can choose how they move—walking, […]

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Auditor warns Mo on track for painful, emergency budget cuts

JEFFERSON CITY — As Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe prepares to take action on the Fiscal Year 2027 state operating budget, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is urging him to take steps to proactively balance the budget now before more painful cuts are needed in the future.   Despite a warning from Fitzpatrick before the 2026 legislative

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Cadet man hurt in Route EE crash in Ste. Genevieve County

JEFFERSON CITY – A 32-year-old Cadet man received minor injuries in a traffic crash on Route EE in Ste. Genevieve County Tuesday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Parkland Health Center in Farmington for treatment.   The patrol say the crash happened when the northbound 2017 Nissan Versa

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Demolition to begin soon on damaged PHS Building

PCSD No. 32 PERRYVILLE – Demolition will begin soon on the Perryville High School building that was damaged during a tornado that hit the Perry County School District 32 campus in March 2025.     District 32’s construction manager at risk, Brockmiller Construction, has advised a crew from Marschel Wrecking LLC will mobilize the week

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Jefferson College Theatre Program to host opening night gala event and performance of ‘The Producers’

HILLSBORO, MO — The Jefferson College Theatre Program invites community members, alumni, supporters, and theatre enthusiasts to an elegant evening of entertainment at a Black-Tie-Optional Gala Performance of The Producers on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Jefferson College Fine Arts Center.   The special event will begin with a cocktail reception featuring drinks and

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Lane closures on northbound I-55 in St. Clair County

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lane closures will be in place on northbound Interstate 55 between St. Clair Avenue and Exchange Avenue in East St. Louis from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily beginning Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12, weather permitting, for bridge maintenance.   Motorists should expect

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Memorial Community Pharmacy partners with Randolph County Health Department to expand free sharps disposal program

CHESTER – Memorial Community Pharmacy is proud to partner with the Randolph County Health Department to expand access to a vital public health initiative offering free sharps containers and safe disposal services to Randolph County residents.     Constantine Charalab, Health Educator and Public Information Officer for the Randolph County Health Department and Amy Kloos,

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New NFIB survey: Small businesses report reduced optimism

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.6 points in May to 95.3, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index rose 3 points from April to 91, remaining well above its historical average of 68.   As reported in NFIB’s monthly Jobs Report, the NFIB Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering

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