JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With no-excuse in-person absentee voting underway across the state, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is encouraging Missouri voters to use trusted sources for election related information – such as county clerks, local election boards, and the Missouri Secretary of State’s office, instead of third-party groups. County officials have reported strong early […]
LENEXA, KAN. – This is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized stronger requirements for identifying and cleaning up lead paint dust in pre-1978 homes and childcare facilities. The final standards are the latest action in President Biden’s whole-of-government strategy to protect families and children from lead exposure. Children are especially
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Parson in an effort to leave state government better than he found it, Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-11, which rescinds 177 past executive orders that are no longer necessary or applicable. These orders date back to the 1980s with many being past state of emergency declarations
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement are reminding motorists to not be an impaired driving “monster” this Halloween because the consequences could be frightening and deadly for you and others. The key messages are simple: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” and “If You Drive High, You’ll
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I recently received a sample ballot in the mail for the upcoming general election. I couldn’t believe how long it was – statewide and local candidates, state constitutional and statutory amendments, local propositions, and judicial candidates. People often tell me they are confused about voting on the judges on their ballots. I understand their
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MDC warns to not burn outdoors to avoid wildfires JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With ongoing and worsening drought conditions throughout the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that outdoor burning could cause a wildfire. According to MDC, a main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles.
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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is calling on community members to donate used vehicles to support its Automotive Technology program. These donations will serve as valuable educational tools, offering hands-on learning experiences for students enrolled in the program. Donated vehicles will be used in various ways, helping MAC students develop essential automotive skills
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle and Driver License (MVDL) division is preparing to deploy its modernized driver license and processing system at all license offices, with a launch date of Tues., Nov. 12. Installation of new equipment and the system conversion process for this vital upgrade will necessitate short license
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. Police say Adam Theodora Borys was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant out of Jackson at 2:40 p.m. October 22 in the 1700 block of S. Perryville Boulevard.
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale engineering students will test and demonstrate a medieval weapon of siege warfare, but as may be appropriate for the season, the trebuchet will be flinging pumpkins instead of rocks or flaming projectiles. Ken Anderson, director of the Advanced Energy Institute at SIU and the students’
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