The day before the bridge came down….. photo by Charlie Bargman Some puffs of smoke, a loud boom and four seconds later the Chester Bridge was in the Mississippi. Shawnell Madison was on the Chester riverfront and caught some crowd audio of the historic event. The old Chester Bridge came down Monday morning as […]
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This past Tuesday evening at the City Board meeting, I had the honor of recognizing three of our officers for their actions during a serious call that, because of their quick response and teamwork, ended with a very good outcome. On August 29th, Sergeant Jeremy Tenney, Patrol Officer Joseph Boyd, and Patrol Officer Gabe DeRousse
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has launched an investigation into ActBlue, a fundraising platform that is suspected of several Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) violations, including fraud, misrepresentation of foreign contributions, and unfair practices. “When political fundraising is compromised, public trust and the foundations of our democracy are put at risk.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Kia M. Seyer, APRN, FNP-C to Cape ENT Group. Seyer graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, in 2026, and she is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Seyer will be providing otolaryngology care for patients, also commonly known
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The complete October 2026 issue of the Missouri Conservationist is now available for viewing and/or downloading at mdc.mo.gov/conmag.
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Ruth Ann Menard, 84, of Saint Mary, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Perry. She was born April 8, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Leo and Julitta (Meyer) Wibbenmeyer. She and Gary Menard were married February 23, 1963 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on July, 29, 2025.
New community marks the latest expansion of McBride’s “Next Exit” strategy into Missouri’s oldest and most historic city. St. Louis, MO – McBride Homes, Missouri’s largest homebuilder, is entering the Ste. Genevieve market for the first time with Progress Pointe, a 137-home development designed to bring attainable new construction to local buyers. The project represents
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Sept. 25, 2026 – The State of Missouri is one of 11 states to achieve a top-tier overall grade of “A” in the 2026 Digital States Survey, a national benchmark evaluating technology practices and digital governance across all 50 states.In addition to securing the premier overall grade, Missouri received a national Outstanding
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Contractor crews continue work for the intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61/Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. Starting Monday, Sept. 28 U.S. Route 61 will open to one lane with intermittent flaggers as contractor crews complete shoulder work. Additionally, Route Y will be closed for Phase 4 and 5 to improve turning movements by
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Dear Friends,Federal Appeals Court Rules for 2025 Congressional MapIn the never-ending saga of Missouri’s congressional redistricting dispute, the matter isheaded back to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court ruled that the stateshould use the congressional districts approved by lawmakers in 2025 for this November’selection.The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled September
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