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Attorney General Hanaway secures ‘sunshine law’ compliance from City Of Kansas City

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has secured accountability and corrective action from the City of Kansas City after the City admitted to knowingly violating Missouri’s Sunshine Law in the handling of three public records requests. The matter, filed in April in the Circuit Court of Jackson […]

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Chester Grade School presents ‘HIVE’ awards

19 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday November 21, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its sixth set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade

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Chester High School inducts 22 new members into National Honor Society

Induction ceremony took place Wednesday November 12, 2025 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2025-26 National Honor Society Summit Chapter held its annual induction ceremony Wednesday November 12, 2025. This year’s induction class was 22 members strong. Added to that number of new members were 12 former members giving the

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Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 outbreak reported in nearby states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Multiple cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EVH-1), have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma following equine events in these states.   Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Missouri.   The first cases were confirmed in horses that attended an equine event

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Governor and Mrs. Kehoe launch ‘Mansion on a Mission’

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe have announced the launch of Mansion on a Mission, a community service initiative led by the First Family and the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. The initiative’s first mission took place earlier today, Thursday, November 20, in Jefferson City, as the Governor and Mrs. Kehoe, along with the Governor’s

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High school students can get a jumpstart on college with SIU Carbondale initiative

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Starting next semester, students in 26 high schools – including Chester, Coulterville, Sparta, Steeleville and Red Bud in Randolph County – can take college courses tuition-free from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a top-tier research institution.   On Wednesday, Nov. 19, SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane and leaders at partner

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IDPH issues statement on CDC website changes

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the following statement from Director Dr. Sameer Vohra in response to changes made on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website making unfounded claims regarding vaccines and autism:   “In Illinois, we follow scientific evidence, and the science is clear: vaccines are safe,

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Illinois Capital Development Board honored with National QBS Merit Award for Excellence in Engineering Procurement

SPRINGFIELD – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) is proud to announce the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) has received the 2025 Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) Merit Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). The award recognizes organizations that promote and make exemplary use

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has some unique holiday gift giving ideas

SPRINGFIELD – As the holiday season approaches, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to find memorable gifts, including a vintage Mickey Mouse wristwatch and a 14-karat yellow gold pendant with a small diamond, during an online ICash auction which runs through Nov. 30.     Gold Coin     Mickey watch     Pocket

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