JEFFERSON CITY – On Wednesday April 1, firefighters from across Missouri will gather at the Capitol for Fire Fighters Day, an annual recognition of the importance of the fire service in protecting Missourians and their property. This year’s ceremony will call special attention to the importance of professional development training and the certified instructors who […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911). NG911 upgrades the traditional 911 service from voice-centric networks to secure, IP-based infrastructure designed to support today’s communications. “This milestone reflects years of
DU QUOIN, IL – Rising country stars Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke will bring an unforgettable night of country music to the Du Quoin State Fair as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30, performing on the Grandstand stage. “Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke are two of the most exciting voices in country music today,” said Illinois Department
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, in partnership with ServMO, is proud to announce the creation of the Lieutenant Governor’s Civic Light Award. This prestigious honors program has been established to recognize Missouri students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service and civic engagement, measured by the number of hours served. “The Civic Light
BOSTON – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.44/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 76.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 50.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According
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PERRYVILLE – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) will host a special Founders Plaque Dedication Ceremony Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the MNVM Welcome Center. This meaningful ceremony will honor the individuals whose leadership, generosity, and unwavering belief in the mission of MNVM helped bring the Memorial to life. The Founders
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JEFFERSON CITY – Four persons were hurt in a three-vehicle traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Sunday night that began when one of the vehicles hit a deer. The patrol says the crash began when a southbound 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer driven by a 19-year-old Kirksville woman struck a deer and became disabled
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Jonah S. Vuichard 40, Sparta, arrested March 23, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for assault and battery. Pretrial release. Kristina M. Orr 30, Red Bud, arrested March 23, 2026 by Red Bud Police on a Jackson County warrant for driving
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nationally recognized political violence and international security affairs expert Robert A. Pape will present the spring 2026 Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture on Friday, April 3, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Bob Pape An author and political science professor at the University of Chicago, Pape will present “Iran, the Escalation
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ST. MARY – The minutes of the March 26 meeting of the St. Mary Board of Aldermen have been released. THE CITY OF ST. MARY, MISSOURI Board of Alderman Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00 PM Be it Remembered: A regular meeting of the St. Mary Board of Aldermen was called to order by the
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