CHESTER – On July 3, 2026, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling South on State Route 3 after observing multiple traffic violations, including speeding and improper lane usage. The driver failed to stop and fled from law enforcement, leading deputies on a pursuit through […]
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ALEXANDER COUNTY – The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police to investigate a death in rural Alexander County. On July 6, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an Alexander County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a domestic battery in McLure, IL. When the deputy attempted to take the
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SPARTA – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Illinois 4/Illinois 150 between Illinois 4 to the Perry County line in Randolph County on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, weather permitting. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Motorists should
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following the severe weather that impacted communities across Missouri over the holiday weekend, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) reminds Missourians who have questions or concerns about their insurance coverage to contact the department’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov/consumers. DCI encourages consumers to remember three important steps as they begin
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for June 2026 decreased 9.5 percent compared to those for June 2025, from $1.28 billion last year to $1.16 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 2.8 percent compared to June 2025, from $13.43 billion last
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SEDALIA – State Fair exhibitors – Check out the following deadlines so you don’t miss your chance to participate in the Missouri State Fair! A complete list of deadlines can be found on the Fair’s website. Deadlines: July 13 4-H/FFA Livestock Open Livestock Equine July 15 Queen July 21 Fine Arts: Missouri Junior Top 50, Photography,
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SEDALIA – The final day of the Missouri State Fair is always very bittersweet because it’s the last day to enjoy all there is to experience at the Fair! Thanks to the Missouri Department of Public Safety – State Emergency Management, fairgoers can enjoy Family Preparedness Half Price Day on Sunday, Aug. 23. Enjoy discounted gate admission
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – A comprehensive economic impact analysis conducted by the University of Missouri revealed Missouri’s state park system is a powerhouse for the state’s economy, generating about $1.5 billion in total business sales and supporting nearly 12,000 jobs. “We’ve always known Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites are a tremendous asset to the
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today opened a call for locations for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding availability. Applications must be received by July 20. A significantly streamlined application process requires only
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SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route T in St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Perry counties. This section of roadway is located from Route OO in St. Francois County to Route BB in Perry County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Drivers should anticipate short, intermittent lane reductions in the vicinity of the work zone. Seal coats are a pavement repair process that
