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State marks third consecutive year of declining traffic fatalities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri leaders have announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.   Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety […]

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St. Louis woman charged in pet health not-for-profit scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office has filed felony charges against Constance K. Kruse, for allegedly defrauding consumers in connection with a pet health not-for-profit scheme. “The injury or illness of a family pet can be devastating,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “It is unacceptable that a scammer would prey on Missourians

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Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for February

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573

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Registration open for Feb. 18-19 Grain Marketing Workshop

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension, with support by Missouri Corn Producers and their checkoff, is offering corn and soybean producers a opportunity to strengthen their marketing skills through the “Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop,” set for Feb. 18-19 at the Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia. This two-day workshop is designed for growers who want

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Real estate market statistics report – December/Year-End 2025

COLUMBIA, MO – Missouri REALTORS® has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for December 2025. Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,209 residential properties in December. The median sales price increased by 6 percent compared to last year, coming in at $272,000. The average residential sale price also increased 4.4 percent from last year to

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Raja maintains lead in Illinois senate race

SPRINGFIELD – As the leading Democratic candidates for US Senate participated in the first official debate of the primary, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leads the field with 32.1 percent, with Lt. Governor Juilana Stratton in second place with 20.7 percent, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in third place with 11.4 percent. In the previous Illinois Poll conducted

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Missouri in 1861: The Rise and Fall of John and Jessie Fremont

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will host a presentation by Gregory Wolk entitled “Missouri in 1861: The Rise and Fall of John and Jessie Fremont” at 6:30 pm on February 10, 2026 at The Orris at 265 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO. Members of

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MDC cancels Eagle Days event in Puxico due to weather

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Due to inclement weather, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has cancelled the Eagle Days event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 in Puxico.   Currently, there are no plans to reschedule the event for this year.   MDC encourages the public to attend other Eagle Days events around the state.   Find

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Illinois responds to federal WHO withdrawal

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing its intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).   The withdrawal, which the federal government recently finalized, will disrupt long-standing systems for global disease detection, emergency coordination, and the rapid sharing of life-saving

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Hunters reminded to remove tree stands on MDC areas by Feb. 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that portable tree stands must be removed from conservation areas by Feb. 1. This applies to areas where black bear, deer, or elk hunting is allowed, allowed by special-use permit, or except as otherwise authorized in the Wildlife Code of Missouri.   According to rule

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