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SEMO joins National Fraternal Order of Police to expand educational opportunities for law enforcement professionals

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law. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University has become the 16th university nationwide to join the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) University program, a partnership that will expand access to affordable, flexible higher education for law enforcement officers, corrections professionals and other public safety employees across the country. The FOP University program collaborates […]

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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District board meeting minutes

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the March 16 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District Board of Trustees meeting have been released.   STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT Regular Open – Board Meeting Minutes Place: Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District House 1 3 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 March 16, 2026  

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Superstar Trio The Chicks to take the Illinois State Fair grandstand stage

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair announces Superstar Trio The Chicks to take the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 22, 2026, bringing their powerhouse vocals and award-winning catalog to an already stacked Grandstand line-up.   Earning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums

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The City of Chester announces ‘Chester Cruise-In’ events

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CHESTER, IL — The City of Chester is proud to announce the Chester Cruise-In, a recurring family-friendly social gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community. Starting in April 2026, the event will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October.    Held at the Cohen Recreation Complex (Field 1 Parking Lot) from 4-8 p.m., the Cruise-In

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They’re Back! Peregrine falcons return to their nest – live on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam

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ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now streaming live on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam. After last year’s successful fledging, the stage is now set for another season of

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Treasurer Michael Frerichs opens 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest for young Illinois residents

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is calling on young Illinois photographers to submit their agriculture-related photos for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. Winners in three different age categories will be awarded Bright Start college savings account scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000.   The contest entry deadline is June 12, 2026.

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Voters narrow field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois

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  SPRINGFIELD – With nearly 80,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the seventh annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament in which voters will decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.   Presented by

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Cedar Hill, Mo. woman, six juveniles accused in break in at Ruma religious site

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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrestof a Ceder Hill, Missouri resident and the ticketing of six others inconnection to a February 14th/15th, 2026 Criminal Damage and CriminalTrespass at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ facility located at 2Pioneer Lane, Ruma, Illinois. Adorers of the Blood of Christrepresentatives reported the

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