JEFFERSON CITY – Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many Missourians already experienced 90-degree temperatures during a historic early-season heat wave in mid-March. It is important for everyone to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they spend more time outdoors in the coming months. […]
CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Neal Adams its 2026 Citizen of the year, honoring the work he has done on documenting the construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, which is due to open in July. Adams spent many hours of time and dedication doing what he loves to do
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SEDALIA – Join us on Thursday, Aug. 13, as tigers take center stage for Mizzou Day, presented by University of Missouri, during Opening Day of the 2026 Missouri State Fair. From agriculture and research to traditions that unite Missourians across the state, Mizzou Day is a celebration of the University of Missouri’s impact on communities, families
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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — Something BIG is stomping into Ste. Genevieve this summer. The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center is thrilled to unveil its NEW, life-sized Allosaurus on Saturday, June 6th. Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the official Jurassic June Kick-Off Party, featuring Big AL, the Allosaurus! The excitement begins at
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RED BUD – “Just a reminder that my office is hosting a Shred/Recycling Event in Pinckneyville this Saturday. Hope to see everyone there!”
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By: Christi Mathis CARBONDALE — In a few short years, Marquitta Bowman, director of training and assistant director of Student Health Services’ Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), has already made quite an impression on her colleagues at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her leadership and service to students, faculty, staff and the community — and
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — For Dawn Murtaugh, becoming a textile artist has been a “circular adventure.” It began when she was a child watching her mother and other women creatively quilt and sew — often with old clothing and bits of leftover fabric — and her father transforming bits of wood into decorative
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking the public to help it monitor the state’s wild turkey population this summer by reporting wild turkey sightings through the MDC Wild Turkey Brood Survey. MDC has conducted an annual Wild Turkey Brood Survey every year since 1959 to determine the success of the
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CHESTER – These are the three Sharp Family Scholarship Recipients for 2026. The honors were bestowed Wednesday May 13 at Chester High School Honors Night. Making the presentations (at far left) was Jeremy Blechle, CHS Principal. Recipients from left to right were Callie Davis, Roseanna Sharp-Myers Scholarship; Ethan Colvis, Jake Sharp Scholarship;
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – Traveling deep into the South American rainforest where sunlight is blocked by a canopy of treetops, medical crews are days away and reached by a satellite signal, and the occasional jaguar paw print is a reminder that danger is lurking in the shadows. Jason Brown, associate professor
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