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2026 Missouri Wine Competition winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition was held in Columbia, Missouri, July 14-16. Our 8 esteemed judges spent two days blind tasting wines entered from across the Show-Me-State. 277 wines were entered in this year’s competition. Prestigious judges with a variety of different skill sets, experiences and qualifications from across the

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Fire Departments battle structure fire on Washington Street

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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Rhodes will be ‘Serving Up Thanks’ to first responders Friday

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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Youth Peace & Justice Foundation to Honor Gabbriana Boyster Through Trees for Peace Memorial Initiative

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

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Senator Burger’s Sovereign Immunity for Private Contractors Bill signed into law

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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MoDOT set to begin improvements on Hwy 61-Rte Y intersection

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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