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Free biosecurity webinars for dairy and poultry producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Dairy Producers Poultry Operations of All Sizes Each webinar will cover practical steps producers can take to strengthen […]

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Extreme cold brings increased fire and carbon monoxide risks

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – As winter weather brings extreme cold across Illinois, fire safety officials are urging residents to use extra caution when heating their homes. Frigid temperatures often lead people to rely more heavily on heating systems and alternative heat sources, which can increase the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases 2025 property tax rates review

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released his office’s annual review of local property tax rates. The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed rates each year since 1985 to determine whether they are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law. The office

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$50 Million Rebuild Illinois Grant Program to support community health centers in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has announced a $50 million grant opportunity is available through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. The funding will support the Community Health Center Construction Grants for Federally Qualified Health Centers and look-alikes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting critical healthcare funding.   The grant opportunity expands access to

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Barbara Ellen Bohnert

Barbara Ellen Bohnert, 69, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born July 4, 1956 in St. Charles, MO to Lee A.and Norma J. (Berry) Myers. Barbara and Kenneth Ray Bohnert were married June 11, 1990 in Marble Hill, MO. They were blessed

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Great St. Louis Fire of 1849 is topic of next museum presentation

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesWednesday, January 28 – 6 pmOrris Theater in Ste. GenevievePresenter – Barney BradshawWhat started out as a beautiful May day in 1849 would, by dawn the next day, see the City of St. Louis become a smoldering ruin. Hear about this harrowing night and learn about the causes and

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AG Hanaway secures Medicaid fraud conviction in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Dominique Clark pled guilty to Medicaid Fraud and was sentenced to pay more than $33,000 in restitution. The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)’s investigation showed that Clark provided care to several Medicaid recipients despite being ineligible to do so due to her

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AG Hanaway warns Missourians identity theft is on the rise

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning Missouri consumers that identity theft is one fastest growing crimes in the U.S. As Identity Theft Awareness Week is now underway, Attorney General Hanaway shares tips to help Missourians prevent identity theft. “The Missouri Attorney General’s Office continues working to safeguard Missourians from identity theft,” said

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