Official release from Ste. Genevieve County Fire DistrictSTE. GENEVIEVE — On Monday, July 20, 2026 (shortly after our department training) at 10:01PM, a first alarm residential fire was dispatched on Washington Street east of Main. Ste Genevieve Fire District, SteGenevieve County Fire District stations 1 & 8 were dispatched along withSte Gen Ambulance and SGPD. […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The scorching heat of a typical Missouri summer can be hard on our garden plants, including tomato, the most popular home garden vegetable in the U.S., said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein. Poor fruit set Hot weather can make it difficult for plants to produce fruit, particularly
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess’ office is hosting a paper shredding, tire and electronic recycling event on Saturday August 1 in Red Bud. Those seeking to recycle tires are limited to either five passenger vehicle tires or two large tractor tires per person. Some of the items to be recycled
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who selflessly serve their communities around the clock. This year, Rhodes Convenience Stores will offer a free order
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TEMPLE, Texas — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation has announced that 16-year-old Gabbriana Boyster of Jefferson County, Missouri, will be memorialized through the Foundation’s Trees for Peace initiative following her death. The Foundation plans to dedicate a memorial tree in Gabbriana’s honor within Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest as a lasting tribute
JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Jamie Burger, R-Benton, announced Tuesday that the governor signed his priority legislation, Senate Bill 916, into law on July 13. The new policy grants private contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation the same sovereign or governmental tort immunity as public entities. “I am thankful for
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 is warning would-be urban explorers to stay clear of the Perryville High School Demolition Site. A district official stated “We understand the deep emotional connection our community has to the old Perryville High School building, and it is natural to want to watch
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SIKESTON – Contractor crews for the Missouri Department of Transportation will soon begin an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61/Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. The project will include upgrades to the existing Route 61/Y intersection in Bloomsdale, Missouri to improve turning movements. This will be accomplished by widening and increasing some of the radiuses at
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The McNair Scholars program is an important part of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s mission to provide undergraduate research opportunities — as demonstrated by the current cohort of nine McNair Scholars will show their work at the 23rd annual Summer Research Symposium. The Summer Research Symposium showcases the work of
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital CEO Brett Bollmann named Kenneth Stout the Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 2026 on July 15, 2026. Stout, a respiratory therapist at the hospital, has been employed at Memorial since January 1989. When asked what he likes most about working at Memorial, he replied, “I enjoy
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