KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released County Employment and Wages in Missouri — Fourth Quarter 2025. The report shows national rankings of wage levels, wage growth, and employment changes for the seven large counties in Missouri compared to the 372 largest counties in the United States. […]
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By Jason Snith, Member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, my Republican colleagues and I did what Democrats spent 115 days trying to prevent and ensured that resources would be available for President Trump to continue securing the border through the end of his term. I’m glad we got it done, but let’s
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – In the afternoon of Saturday, June 6, a concerned citizen notified the Missouri Department of Natural Resources of the presence of dead fish in a tributary to the West Fork of the Black River located in Reynolds County. The department immediately notified the Missouri Department of Conservation and began an investigation into
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Almost every family has special recipes handed down from generation to generation, from Grandma’s Thanksgiving sweet potatoes to Aunt Betty’s Christmas green bean casserole. And sometimes, someone tweaks the recipe – a not-always-welcome modification. (Above) Niki Davis (left to right), Stephanie Rhodes and Benjy Jeffords producing an
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CHESTER – St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites all children ages three through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School! VBS will be held July 8, 9, and 10th from 6-8:20 pm. Our closing service will be July 11th starting at 5pm and will include worship, a light meal, and attendance prizes. All
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SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin major construction with lane and ramp closures at I-55 and Route Z in Jefferson County beginning the weekend of June 19 Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, MoDOT will shift southbound I-55 traffic onto newly constructed median pavement north of Route Z to north
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 28-year-old Jake A. Shipp of Old Appleton at 9:22 p.m. Saturday on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released.
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report arrests and incidents. 44-year-old David Secoy of Perryville was charged with violation of an order of protection at 10:15 a.m. June 4th in the 700 block of Feltz Street. 66-year-old Joseph Adams of Perryville was charged with animal nuisance, resisting arrest and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve R-II Band Program has extended its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from the community during the 2025-2026 academic school year. “Local businesses, service organizations and families generously supported 2026 local scholarships to summer band camps and our annual SGHS Marching Band Festival. Your investment in our students’
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STE, GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met Thursday for an open session followed by a work session. Aldermen Robert Donovan and Joseph “Joe” Prince did not attend the meeting. City Administrator David Bova presented his report. -Bauman is scheduled to begin work on Prop S Phase II asphalt streets
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