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Missouri Attorney General says he will fight to reinstate critical health, safety protections for women seeking an abortion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his Office has once again filed an appeal after a Jackson County Court issued a new preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Missouri’s health and safety regulations for abortion facilities. This decision comes just weeks after the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously overturned a previous […]

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Missouri releases June 2025 general revenue report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for June 2025 increased 1.5 percent compared to those for June 2024, from $1.26 billion last year to $1.28 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date increased 0.0 percent compared to June 2024, from $13.43 billion last

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two recent River Region arrests:   28-year-old Gage R. Erwin of Perryville was arrested Monday on patrol charges of felony possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia at the River City Casino in St. Louis. He was released.   27-year-old Tayzia L. Krivohlavek of

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Newly-appointed CEO to build on SGCMH’s strong foundation

STE. GENEVIEVE – Steve Henson, the newly appointed CEO of Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, has only been on the job a few weeks, but he’s already finding his footing. “It’s been a bit like drinking from a firehose,” he admitted. “But this organization has so much going for it. The community here is absolutely

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Paper shredding, electronics recycling event slated

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess invites everyone to a recycling event Saturday at the Red Bud Sports Complex (146 Powell Road in Red Bud). The paper shredding and electronics recycling event.will run from 9 a.m. until noon.   Rep. Friess says this is a good opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft

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Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An action photo of a traditional ranching activity has been named the 2025 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Best in Show. Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo., submitted the winning photo, which was chosen from more than 700 entries to the contest. “This year’s photo entries once again vividly highlight

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IEMA-OHS recognizes Extreme Heat Safety Month

SPRINGFIELD – July is Extreme Heat Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is asking everyone to understand the danger to you, your family, and your pets.   “The best preparedness is individual preparedness,” explained IEMA-OHS Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “If you and your family are ready for extreme heat,

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Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam to close for maintenance

KASKASKIA RIVER PROJECT— Beginning Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6 a.m., through Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road) due to maintenance work on the culvert valve hydraulic cylinders.  According to a news release: “This closure is prep work for

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