STE. GENEVIEVE – The Gateway Region YMCA had a rededication ceremony of the Ste. Genevieve County YMCA this morning. The event marked the celebration of the Ys investment in providing more programs and services to the Ste. Genevieve community. “The rededication represents more than just physical upgrades; it is the realization of a multi-year […]
PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 is preparing for the return of students for the start of the 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 24. 2026-27 District Calendar Open Houses – August 20 All District 32 schools will hold Open Houses from Noon-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20. Families can attend Open
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JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.5% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 5.6%, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The index for food declined 0.1% over the month, while the index
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Health Department is reporting that a mosquito sample collected in the city of Sparta, IL has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first confirmed positive WNV mosquito sample in the county in 2026. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is marking a major milestone as its Lung Cancer Screening Program has screened more than 700 patients over the past decade, providing early detection, reassurance, and life-saving care to those at higher risk. Rhonda Mott, Chief Radiologic Technologist, Wesleyan Fadler and Melissa Poe, Radiologic Technologists. Since welcoming its
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ST. LOUIS, MO,July 13, 2026 — The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood. A
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PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $32,000 to eight local organizations with a focus on education, health and safety. The company’s Safety Systems Vice President, Tom Huber, personally delivered the checks to thank the organizations for their roles in the community. The level of success enjoyed by TG Missouri would
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SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital District (SCHD) and the Health and Wellness Foundation are proud to announce that Emma Batson, CNA, and Ellie Grobb, RN, have each been awarded a $1,000 Alene Holloway Nurse Scholarship to support their nursing education. (From left:) Joann Emge, Sparta Community Hospital CEO; Emma Batson, CNA; Ellie
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JEFFERSON CITY – Following hundreds of life-saving water rescues during historic flash flooding in south central Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe praised the extraordinary efforts of local and state emergency responders and the Missouri National Guard. As much as 12 inches or more of rain fell within a matter of hours, beginning overnight in the areas
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