SPRINGFIELD – Do you know someone who has left a lasting mark on the outdoors in Illinois? The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class of 2025. Each year, the foundation honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to conservation and outdoor recreation across the state. Since […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – NFIB’s May jobs report found that 34 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, unchanged from April, and the lowest since January 2021. “Amid uncertainty, small business owners’ hiring plans remain subdued in May,” said Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Compensation pressures have also eased offering some much needed relief
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JEFFERSON CITY – A 38-year-old Collinsville, Ill. man was arrested Friday morning in Ste. Genevieve County on a Lincoln County charge. Raymond I. Woods was charged with failing to appear on a conservation violation. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending the posting of bond.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – MRV Banks is excited to unveil the next Starz 50+ travel experience: Discover the Islands of New England, an 8-day coastal journey through the charming seaport towns, island escapes, and historic landmarks of the Northeast. Departing May 29, 2026, this unforgettable trip is now open for reservations. This adventure invites Starz
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for May 2025 increased 4.9 percent compared to those for May 2024, from $1.47 billion last year to $1.54 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.1 percent compared to May 2024, from $12.17 billion
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Mo hospitals provide $2.7 Billion in community benefit JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missourians benefited from more than $2.25 billion in unpaid care in 2023 thanks to the charitable service commitments of Missouri’s hospitals and health systems. New data released by the Missouri Hospital Association underscores these hospitals’ commitment to individual and community health improvement and
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SEDALIA — Join us for a day of fun on Opening Day, sponsored by the University of Missouri, Thursday, Aug. 7, at the 2025 Missouri State Fair. Visit Mizzou Central, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, for hands-on educational activities and exhibits by Mizzou and MU Extension programs. Missouri Soybean
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybeans welcomed farmers, first responders and industry leaders to the Farm for Soy Innovation on June 4 for the Grain Smart Field Day—an event focused on promoting grain bin safety, showcasing innovative tools that protect lives and increasing revenue through proper management. Sponsored by Ag Growth International (AGI), the
JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2025 annual school bus inspection program. Here is how the school buses in Perry and Ste. Genevieve county districts fared: DISTRICT NAME #BUS PRESENTED % APPROVED % DEFECTIVE %
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–It’s not just two-legged loved ones who need a disaster preparedness plan. Four-legged, no-legged, and other pets will need assistance if there is an emergency. A survey by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals indicated that while 83 percent of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters, fewer
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