STE. GENEVIEVE — The annual French Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, June 13, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich traditions and the future evolution of one of Missouri’s oldest communities. Held in the heart of Ste. Genevieve’s National Historic Landmark District, the festival celebrates the region’s deep French and Creole roots […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Erik Otto, an interpretive resource coordinator with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks, is the State of Missouri and Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month for April 2026. He was selected for his service to the department and for his actions immediately following a
Slow down when you see a turtle in the road and try to safely steer around it. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages motorists to give turtles crossing roads a “brake.” Box turtles (shown is an ornate box turtle) are a species often seen crossing roads in Missouri during spring. MDC
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, acting on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, proclaimed May as Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation to members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and local beef producers during a ceremony at America’s Heartland Packing in
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However, choose carefully before you plate it. COLUMBIA, Mo.— For centuries, people around the world have used flowers for cooking, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “The popularity of this culinary practice peaked during the Victorian era in England, and then waned until recently,” Trinklein said. “Today using flowers in meal preparation is
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University of Missouri Extension MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. – Rusty Lee, a University of Missouri Extension agricultural systems technology specialist, used artificial intelligence and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands. Rusty Lee, MU Extension field specialist in agricultural systems technology, used AI and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands
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Three action-packed days are planned for young and old alike! By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tomorrow is the first day of May 2026 and that means it is nearly time for the Annual Eaglefest in Chester. This year’s event is scheduled to take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 7,8, and 9, on the grounds
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri’s civic education committee has published Kids in Missouri Courts, a new activity and coloring book designed to help children learn about and become more comfortable with our state courts. “Missouri’s courthouses are open and inviting to all, but going to court can be intimidating
From a SGFD official statement STE. GENEVIEVE – At approximately 5:39 p.m. Sunday, April 26, the Ste Genevieve Fire District was dispatched to a vehicle fire near the intersection of St Marys Road and South Main Street. There was a large dark column of smoke visible from the station as the first trucks responded.
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A quick stop for an iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the morning commute, grabbing cutlery from the breakroom during lunch, or picking up a soda to wash down dinner. Our mostly thoughtless consumption of single-use plastic is a growing problem, inundating landfills and potentially harming our bodies.
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