by Caleb Jones Last weekend, Lindsey and Charlie headed out of town for a dance competition. Max and I had other plans. While they were packing dance shoes and hair spray, we were loading turkey decoys, camouflage and enough shotgun shells to make every gobbler in Audrain County nervous. We headed up to our […]
CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a man who used stolen identities to fraudulently apply for pandemic loans, file tax returns and seek state benefits to 39 months in prison. Judge Limbaugh also ordered Myles Benjamin Depew, 35, of Cape Girardeau, to pay $25,000 restitution to the
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PERRYVILLE – To raise awareness about food insecurity in Perry County, the University of Missouri Extension Office in Perry County and the Perry County Extension Council are inviting the community to participate in the fourth annual Feeding Perry County Food Drive. The food drive will be held until July 31 with specific nutrient-dense food items
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CHICAGO – On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $5 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs: the Route 66 Grant Program ($2 million), the International Tourism Grant Program ($1 million), and the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2 million). Eligible entities can apply
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Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Naomi Meinertz, extension state specialist in aging; Candace Rodman, assistant extension professor, MU College of Health Sciences; Steve Ball, extension state fitness specialist and curators distinguished professor, MU College of Health Sciences; and Kelsey Weitzel, associate extension professor, MU College of Health
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has resolved multiple investigations involving alleged violations of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, ensuring employees received access to paid leave benefits required under state law. The investigations involved employers across Illinois in a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, and home services. In each
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Squirrel hunting is a rewarding and accessible hunting activity with deep roots in Missouri. This abundant game animal was an important resource for many throughout Missouri’s history. While hunting squirrels may not be as popular as deer or turkey today, squirrels still provide enjoyable hunting and excellent table fare for those who pursue
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 66-year-old man from Ensenada, Mexico received minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when the 2023 BMW XS he was driving south on I-55 ran off the right side of the highway, struck a tree and overturned, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The man was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by a Ste.
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COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for April 2026. Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,733 residential properties in April. The median sales price increased by 4.5 percent compared to last year, coming in at $280,000. The average sales price also increased 6.7 percent from last year to
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Ameren Missouri has energized a new substation to support reliability and provide additional system capacity in Cape Girardeau County. The substation, located near the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, will serve approximately 3,400 customers in north Cape Girardeau and Jackson. The upgraded substation is outfitted with equipment designed to automatically
