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Route Y in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties reduced for pavement repairs

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SIKESTON—Route Y in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve counties will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.    This section of roadway is located from Route D in St. Francois County to Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County.    Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 27 through Thursday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.     The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the […]

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Special Olympics Missouri to send athletes to 2026 USA Games

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Every four years, Special Olympics North America brings together athletes from all 52 U.S. programs for a national summer games.   This year, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place June 20–26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will be there competing on the national stage.  

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Michael L. Long

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Michael L. Long, 67, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 pm, Monday, May 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born to the late Charles J. and Wanda K. (nee Heuman) Long on November 7, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois. Michael was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. He enjoyed

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2026 Legislative Session Wrap Up: Practical wins for Missouri communities

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By Mike  Henderson, State Senator With the 2026 legislative session all wrapped up, I was proud to get several bills across the finish line that came straight from real concerns I hear from folks back home. These were straightforward, common-sense solutions focused on protecting families, strengthening public safety and making sure our laws work the

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Bryant’s Bulletin

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By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator, 58th District   Lawmakers Enter Final Two Weeks of Session   With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close.   The biggest task ahead will be passing the

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Designate a ‘Water Watcher’ this summer to prevent child drownings

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CHICAGO – As warm summer days approach and families gear up for backyard pool parties and trips to the beach, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Safe Kids Illinois and Lurie Children’s Hospital are teaming up to promote a simple life-saving strategy everyone can use to keep children safe when they are in

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Governor Kehoe places four constitutional amendments on August primary election ballot

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO –  On Friday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on August 4, 2026.   “With several significant issues set to appear

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Governor Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for 12 Missouri counties in response to tornadoes, hail, and severe storms from April 23-28

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, May 22, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 12 counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April

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