BENTON, Mo. – Around the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and other conservation partners continually work to identify areas of ecological importance. Because of the diversity of Missouri’s natural landscape, there is a broad variety of habitats that MDC and its partners have marked of particular importance. Southeast Missouri landowners are encouraged […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and local public health agencies have identified two adult Missouri residents this week with clade I mpox. This type of mpox virus started spreading globally since 2024 and is different from clade II mpox virus that caused the widespread 2022 outbreak. The clade
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate Patient Safety Week by announcing the successful installation of new Pyxis MedStations; advanced medication dispensing systems now serving the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Room, Operating Room, and Infusion & Chemotherapy Departments. These upgraded systems replace older machines that will no longer be supported by the hospital’s electronic medical
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JEFFERSON CITY – In 2025, MoDOT spent $13 million and 154,000 labor hours to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along nearly 34,000 state highway miles. That might seem like a lot of numbers but it represents a lot of trash. MoDOT doesn’t put the litter on the roads, but
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – This year’s Easter lineup is something to talk about. If you’ve been ‘dyeing’ for a reason to get outdoors, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites are providing the perfect ‘egg-scape.’ Hundreds of treats have been hidden, and there’s no license needed for these hunts. Join our team members across the state for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — An amazing myriad of experiences awaits participants in the 2026 summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Youths can hone their skills, learn, explore new horizons and much more at dozens of enriching, educational and fun summer camps. The eclectic and diverse camp lineup offers something for all ages, abilities
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28 students earn HIVE Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 28 students at Chester Grade School who earned HIVE awards for demonstrating the character traits of having RESPECT; Initiating RESPONSIBILITY; valuing SAFETY; and encouraging EMPATHY. Nine students earned recognition for respect, 11 students for responsibility, 1 for safety, and 7 for sympathy. Those
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Perryville student is among the 30 high school sophomores who have been chosen participate in the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Mylee Geringer and the other selected students will spend a week in June in St. Louis exploring careers in agriculture, building leadership skills and learning more about farming, ranching and
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County officeholders welcomed students from Perry County School District 32, St. Vincent Schools, and Saxony Lutheran High School on Monday, March 16, 2026, for the annual County Government Day. The longstanding event, organized by the American Legion Unit 133 Auxiliary, brought together 36 local students who were each paired with county
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