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Farmington woman cited for DWI

JEFFERSON CITY – A 47-year-old Farmington woman was charged with driving while intoxicated Monday afternoon in Ste Genevieve County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Melissa J. Tisher was released after being taken to Mercy Hospital South.   The patrol says the arrest came after a 2:20 p.m. traffic crash on Highway 32 west […]

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IDOL publishes 2025 prevailing wage rates across Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has released the 2025 prevailing wage rates for construction trades for all counties in the State. The updated rates, which took effect Tuesday, July 15, are the result of IDOL’s annual statewide survey conducted under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. RANDOLPH COUNTY PREVAILING WAGES The Act requires that workers

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Illinois state treasurer returns record $303 million

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $303.8 million in missing money to nearly 312,000 residents, businesses and organizations through the I-CASH program during Fiscal Year 2025.   Frerichs marked the record-breaking total by presenting a check for more than $200,000 to the Orphans of the Storm animal shelter in Riverwoods. The

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Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam to close for upper miter gate maintenance

MODOC, Ill.— The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam on the Kaskaskia River will be closed again for maintenance. This time it be for the upstream miter gates from August 1, 2025, with an anticipated reopening date of September 30, 2025. During this time frame the Lock chamber will be closed to all traffic including industry and recreational vessels. Several repairs to the Lock will be ongoing throughout this timeframe to

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Mizzou releases spring 2025 graduation list

  COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the University of Missouri, students dive into their interests, uncover their passions and gain the hands-on experience needed to begin their careers. In May 2025, 5,074 Tigers earned a total of 5,452 degrees and 2,172 certificates. And Mizzou graduates put their education to use. More than 95% of recent alumni find employment,

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Registration opens for 14th Annual SEMO Food Bank Golf Classic

SIKESTON, Mo. – Registration is now open for the 14th annual Southeast Missouri Food Bank Golf Classic, taking place Monday, Sept. 22, at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.   The four-person scramble begins with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. All proceeds support SEMO Food Bank’s mission

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R-II school board to meet in Early Childhood Center

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 in the multi purpose room of the Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center, 1200 Maple Drive.   The tentative meeting agenda:   Regular Open Session Meeting 07/22/2025 – 06:30 PM Ste. Genevieve Early

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