JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Adrian Plank of Boone County has issued a forceful condemnation of House Bill 2711, calling the proposal a “slap in the face” to working families and local communities across the state. Speaking on the House floor, the lawmaker said the bill would hand a massive tax break to […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In 1988, a small group of anglers became fed up with unsightly trash disrupting their fishing in Roubidoux Creek in Pulaski County. These conservation-minded Missourians decided to clean this section of stream, thus forming the first Missouri Stream Team in 1989. Among the 2025 Stream Team accomplishments was a litter
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) held its first annual Telecommunicators Graduation and Promotion Ceremony today, administering the ISP Telecommunicators (TC) Oath to 30 graduates and recognizing the recent promotions of an additional nine Tcs. “Telecommunicators are the calming voice on the line when people need emergency help the most,” said ISP Director
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library. SIU Carbondale School of Education Dean Victoria Groves-Scott will give a presentation honoring Cricket Magazine founder
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The annual garden walk and plant sale sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners will feature 20 gardens 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16-17 in Ste. Genevieve’s historic district, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kate Kammler. The annual garden walk and plant sale sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is set for 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on April 29
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Briana Pfaff has been named Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for April. Briana is the daughter of Christina and Lawrence Pfaff, Jr. Briana’s scholastic honors include: ranking 17th in her graduating class, earning Summa Cum Laude for one year and Magna Cum Laude for two
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Abigail Woodard has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for April. Abigail is the daughter of Matthew and Sheila Woodard. Abigail’s scholastic honors include ranking 7th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class for three years, earning
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STE. GENEVIEVE – This year’s Ste. Genevieve High School 2026 Prom was a great success! The theme this year was A Night Under the Stars. Beneath twinkling lights and a starry backdrop, students danced in a dreamlike setting that felt pulled from the pages of a storybook. It was in this magical
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts. KT and SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety officer Morgan Lyerla. KT is the department’s first community service mental health advocate K-9, (Photo by Russell Bailey)
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