JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue, beginning at sunrise today, Monday, November 10, 2025, until sunrise tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The lighting pays tribute to generations of Marines who have served […]
By Don Pritchard, Sun Times News Online/KSGM Radio STE. GENEVIEVE – The northbound I-55 was shut down from the 143 mile marker to the 150 mile marker Friday morning because of a a hazmat incident just south of the Route 32 interchange in Ste. Genevieve County. Photos by Charity Pritchard Michael
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Everyone needs a little help now and then, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Thanks “GivingBack” food drive offers the opportunity to help Salukis in need this holiday season. Faculty, staff and community members are invited to donate nonperishable food items for the Saluki Food Pantry, which has served thousands of
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by Caleb Jones cjones@amec.coopI’ve figured out the best medicine for a long day at the office isn’t found in a bottle – it’s found on a lettered two-lane blacktop. There’s something about taking the long way home, rolling the windows down and letting the wind blow the day’s worries out the window that works better
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least eleven people were recently sickened by such products. While most milk products sold in the state are pasteurized, meaning they have been treated with heat to kill viruses,
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JEFFERSON CITY – There were over 23,000 online job postings in Missouri for the Information Technology industry from January 2024 to December 2024. The top occupation was Software Developers, which made up 9.2 percent of total industry job postings for the time period. Some top specialized skills required included Project Management, Computer Science, Agile Methodology,
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – Representatives from MoDNR’s Division of State Parks invite the public to provide input for Lake of the Ozarks State Park’s conceptual development plan update. An online survey is available at mostateparks.com/page/conceptual-development-plans. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the state historic site and park’s recreational opportunities, infrastructure and amenities will
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PARK HILLS – The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) selected Dr. Joe Gilgour, President of Mineral Area College (MAC), as the recipient of the 2025 ACCT Central Region Chief Executive Officer Award. The award was presented October 24, 2025, during the ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans, LA. This distinguished regional award recognizes Dr.
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 41-year-old Rodney M. Green of Florissant, Mo. was arrested Friday at 9:38 a.m. by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on a warrant out of Cole County, Mo. for failing to appear on a
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Newswire.com) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has reopened following a $57.9 million expansion that fulfills the vision of its founders and strengthens its role as a national destination for education, reflection, and action. Leaders and supporters gathered on Nov. 4 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Arthur M. Blank, former Mayor
