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Colorado man sentenced to four years in prison for scamming military veteran in Pettis County, Mo.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Consumer Protection Team obtained the conviction of Nicholas Fontinelli, the owner of “Squared Up Structures,” for deceptive business practices, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and stealing by deceit. The judgment also won nearly $70,000 in restitution for Fontinelli’s victims, who include a […]

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Conservative businessman Scott Sattler announces run for state representative in 145th District

PERRYVILLE, MO – Conservative businessman and veteran Scott Sattler has announced that he is running in the Republican primary for the 145th State House District.   “As a local business owner, I care deeply about our community and the people who call it home.  I share this region’s values and believe our government should reflect

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Donjon named Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER, IL. – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Jennifer Donjon Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2026 on April 8, 2026.     Jennifer Donjon and Brett Bollmann, CEO   Jennifer Donjon, Lab Lead Rural Health Clinic Phlebotomist at Memorial Hospital, has been employed at Memorial since November 2011. When asked

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E.T. and The Haunting of Hill House star Henry Thomas headlines SIU’s Saluki Con

CARBONDALE, IL— Saluki Con, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual celebration of science, technology, arts, humanities, and the comic world, returns to SIU on April 18th and 19th, 2026, featuring an all-star roster of celebrity guests. Headlining the event is Henry Thomas, who began his career as a child actor and played the lead role of Elliott Taylor in the film E.T.

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Free trees available in Callery pear buyback until April 16

ST. LOUIS — Free native trees are still available around the state as part of the Callery Pear Buyback program. The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, is hosting

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Governor Kehoe reports on success of Missouri’s Operation Relentless Pursuit in first year of operations

JEFFERSON CITY, MO –Governor Mike Kehoe has reported that in its first year of operations, Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) task force officers arrested or assisted in the arrests of 1,585 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. The total includes individuals arrested in connection with a total of 26 murder or homicide charges. The arrests resulted in clearing 2,699

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Herb Fallert receives Mayoral Merit Award at Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim presented a Mayoral Merit Award to longtime  resident and civic leader Herb Fallert during Thursday’s meeting of the board of aldermen.     Mayor Keim read the official proclamation presented to Fallert which included a long list of his accomplishments.   Read the proclamation here:   Herb

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Illinois State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility

PAWNEE, IL  – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Capital Development Board (CDB) today broke ground on a new K-9 training complex. ​ The $8.9 million state investment consists of two new buildings, including upgraded kennels, training areas, and office space.     “Here in Illinois, we’re proud to support our State Police as they take

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Illinois State Police welcomes new troopers of Cadet Class 153

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has welcomed eight new Troopers from Cadet Class 153 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. ​ The new Troopers will scheduled to report to five ISP Troop locations throughout the state Sunday. Cadet Class 153 marks the 24th cadet class graduation under Governor JB

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