JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As spring brings an increase in outdoor projects across Missouri, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding residents and businesses to take proper precautions before starting any digging work. “Every year, underground utility lines are damaged because they were not marked prior to digging,” said Commissioner John Mitchell of […]
April is National Safe Digging Month Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 86,000 farms located on more than 27 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. Help us serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and
Careers at the Missouri Department of Agriculture Read More »
Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 23 students on Thursday April 2, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff
CGS presents 23 HIVE awards Read More »
CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that
Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets today Read More »
CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. today. The meeting will be held in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 6, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
Chester City Council meets this evening Read More »
He Is Risen! “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ Then they remembered his words.” – Luke 24:6-8
Congressman Smith Capitol Report Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is
DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities Read More »
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Farmington, Missouri on Thursday admitted supplying fentanyl to a man shortly before the victim’s overdose death. James B. Link, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of distribution of fentanyl. He admitted that in messages with the victim on June 14, 2025,
Farmington man admits supplying fentanyl to man who died of overdose Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 20-year-old Festus man was hurt when a car collided with a semi truck on the southbound I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County early Saturday morning. According to the patrol’s report, the man suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by a Ste.
Festus man hurt in semi truck-car collision on I-55 Read More »
CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced an additional $30 million in funding for the Regional Site Readiness Program—bringing the total to $60 million for this round. This additional funding ensures more regions throughout the state will attract industrial economic development. The program also
Gov. Pritzker doubles funding for Regional Site Readiness Program Read More »
