JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger has announced the student winners of the “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for American Patriotism.” Launched earlier this year to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the contest invited K-12 students from across the state to reflect on their love of country and the principles […]
Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Kale Monk, state couple and family well-being specialist, MU Extension; Naomi Meinertz, state specialist in aging, MU Extension; Chiquita Chanay, education director, Community Health Engagement and Outreach, MU Extension. Across Missouri, many people are facing a problem that hides in plain sight.
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SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summer boating season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they’re on the water and to only operate boats while sober. National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22, the week leading
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STE. GENEVIEVE – – Congratulations to Gavin Zerwig, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for May. Gavin is the son of Shanna and James Zerwig. Gavin’s scholastic honors include: ranking 18th in his graduating class, earning Summa Cum Laude for three semesters and receiving a superscore of 31 on the
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DALLAS – GasBuddy, the fuel savings platform empowering drivers to choose their road to savings, Wednesday released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast, revealing that American road trip culture is showing resilience even as gas prices surge to levels not seen in years. GasBuddy forecasts the national average will reach $4.48 per gallon
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PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent Indians took second place in the Class 2 State Tournament.
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Robert Eugene Glaub, 77, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1948 in Perryville, MO to John G. and Esther M. (Ruch) Glaub. Robert and Sandra Sue Boxdorfer were married on February 5, 1966 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Perryville, MO. He was
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public starting today, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by
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CHESTER – The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center, 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: A REGULAR MEETING of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – When voters approved Amendment 3 in November 2022, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was directed to establish a process for issuing a limited number of new small-business licenses, known as microbusinesses. These licenses are reserved for eligible individuals and entities and are designed to expand opportunities for
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