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EPA approves Missouri’s 2024-2026 303(d) List of impaired water bodies

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KANSAS CITY – On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took action on Missouri’s combined 2024-2026 303(d) List of Impaired Waters. In their decision, EPA approved all listings and delistings as approved by Missouri’s Clean Water Commission.   EPA’s approval letter and decision document as well as the final Missouri EPA approved 303(d) list are available […]

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Illinois 13 lane closures at Kaskaskia River Bridge begin June 8 in St. Clair County

News, Randolph County News /

NEW ATHENS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be in place on Illinois 13 at the Kaskaskia River Bridge north of New Athens in St. Clair County beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, June 8, weather permitting.   The lane closures are required for navigation lighting repairs on the bridge and will be

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance reports over $2.9 billion in claims paid statewide following catastrophic 2025

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One year after the catastrophic events of the 2025 severe weather season – including the tragic May 16 tornado in St. Louis – the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance continues to closely monitor the insurance industry’s ongoing response and support consumers still navigating the claims process.    “Disaster recovery is long, layered and challenging, and we fully empathize with the dire circumstances that

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Missouri responds to New World Screwworm detection in U.S.

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JEFFERSON CITY – The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) has confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. On June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed NWS in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife and less

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MSHP report

News, Ste. Genevieve News /

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of a 32-year-old Ste. Genevieve man Thursday afternoon in St. Francois County.   Devon C. Allen is named in a Jefferson County warrant for a moving traffic violation. He was taken to the St. Francois County Jail where he was being held pending

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MSHP reports two Perryville teens hurt in a traffic crash

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two Perryville teens were taken to Mercy Hospital Perry following a traffic crash on Highway 51 north of Perry County Road 706 late Thursday afternoon.   The patrol reports the 17-year-olds were in a 2012 Ford Fusion which attempted to pass a slow-moving farm implement and

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Pavement repairs begin today on Route Y in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve counties

News, Ste. Genevieve News /

SIKESTON—Route Y in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.   This section of roadway is located from Route D to Interstate 55 near Bloomsdale, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place  today, June 8 through Friday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.   The work zone will be marked

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Perry County Commission appoints new members to Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees

News, Perryville News /

PERRYVILLE — During its regular meeting on June 4, the Perry County Commission appointed two individuals to fill vacancies on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Section 205.170.6 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), the Commission appointed Robin Sims to fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Joe Hutchison.

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Perry County officials continue planning for Senior Property Tax Relief Program implementation

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County officials are continuing efforts to implement the Perry County Senior Property Tax Relief Program following overwhelming voter approval of the measure in the April 2 election. The Senior Property Tax Relief Program is designed to provide qualifying senior homeowners with relief from certain increases in real property taxes on their primary

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Perry County seeking applicants for Health Department Board of Trustees vacancy

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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The Perry County Commission is accepting applications to fill a Commission-appointed position on the Perry County Health Department Board of Trustees following the resignation of board member Gwen Schweiss on Thursday, June 4. In accordance with Missouri State Statute 205.170.6, which states ”any vacancy in the board of trustees occasioned by removal,

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