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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests, incidents

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests, incidents for week ending May 30.    Arrested Person: 8  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 8 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: 1 Animal Control: 16 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary: Careless […]

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River Region students named to Westminster College Dean’s List

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FULTON, Mo. — Two students from the River Region have been named to the Westminster College Spring 2025 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance.   The list of 226 students includes 64 freshmen, 51 sophomores, 52 juniors and 59 seniors.  The list includes freshman Mabry Wingerter of Chester and sophomore Noah Tepe from Red Bud.

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MDC reminds people to “Be BearWise” to avoid conflicts with black bears

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Editor’s Note: The recent sighting of a black bear in Ste. Genevieve City and County has prompted us to repeat this article which we ran earlier this year. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that Missouri is home to an estimated 1,000+ black bears with most being in the southern

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MDC private land conservationist brings local knowledge to job

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DONIPHAN, Mo. – Kirby VanDover has a new job with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), but he is working in a part of the state he knows well. VanDover is MDC’s new private land conservationist for Ripley and Carter counties. In addition to making one-on-one contacts with landowners in his counties who are seeking conservation

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Magic Mile Showdown: Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile Caps Independence Week Racing on July 5

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of flat track’s most fabled battlegrounds is ready to light the fuse on America’s birthday bash when the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile rockets into the Magic Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 5. The Mile’s sweeping clay, legendary draft-passes, and century-old coal-mine roots have produced icons for generations—and 2025 promises another fireworks

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Illinois reaffirms policy to preserve access to ‘life-saving emergency room treatment’

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SPRINGFIELD – In response to action by the Trump administration to restrict access to life-saving care in hospital emergency rooms, the State of Illinois is reaffirming that pregnant women in the state have the right to the full range of life-saving care, including abortions, when they are in Illinois emergency rooms. The Trump Administration’s recent action rescinded guidance

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Governor Pritzker awards 27 Equitable Energy Future Grants, Launches Application for Round Three of Program

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 27 awards totaling $23 million through the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program as part of a larger strategy to equitably grow the clean energy workforce in Illinois through the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Additionally, the Governor announced

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Governor Kehoe amends call to special session

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Today, Governor Mike Kehoe amended his call to convene the One Hundred Third General Assembly in the First Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session to include legislation that provides additional tools and funding for disaster relief, new property tax relief, a tax incentive program for economic development, and additional funding for critical budget

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Got photos? Snap, Enter, Vote! IDOT’s photo contest showcasing transportation in Illinois returns

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SPRINGFIELD – It’s back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering you an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects communities with a photo contest. The public is invited to submit original photos that demonstrate why transportation is important to them.   “Countless modes of transportation are available throughout the entire state,

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