JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 33-year-old Lashanic R. Patterson of Ferguson at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Perry County on the following charges out of Lincoln County: failure to appear on charges of driving while revoked or suspended, failure […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not cool to be hot,” Funkenbusch
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff at several libraries across southeast Missouri in July for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no registration required. July 7 at Regional Riverside Libraries Jackson -9:00 – 10:00
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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the Fair in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission. Positions are available in: Admissions Backstage Campgrounds Carnival Grandstand Hospitality Janitorial Parking Maintenance Revenue Trams Youth Crew
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 69-year-old man from Farmington suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Route EE in Ste. Genevieve County Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by ambulance. The patrol says the crash happened when the 2019 Dodge Carvan the man
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess announced last week that more grant dollars are returning to the 115th district. He said eight local fire departments, ambulance services, and fire protection districts have been awarded more than $164,000 in grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program. Departments
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WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred in response to the MLB’s warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers for referencing Bible verses on their caps during the team’s “Pride Night.” Senator Hawley is demanding MLB answer for its apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Friday June 26, from 6-9 pm, TEN art spaces in downtown Ste Genevieve will be open for the 4th Friday Art Walk! The Ste Genevieve Art Guild on Merchant Street has the current art guild member show up in the gallery. Outside, the Guild is hosting visiting artist Konstantin Kublanov,
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Working families across Cape Girardeau are facing mounting financial pressures this summer as historic childcare costs and inflation collide with the loss of school-year safety nets. With center-based care in Missouri now averaging over $1,100 per month, the summer months pose a nearly impossible math problem for low- to moderate-income parents:
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CHESTER — Memorial Hospital recently partnered with the Chester Police Department to provide an impactful Verbal and Physical De‑Escalation Training for staff, reinforcing the hospital’s ongoing commitment to workplace safety and high‑quality patient care. The training, held on June 9 at the hospital, was led by Sergeant Joe Jany and Officer Steve Laramore.
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