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Falconer discusses ancient sport during MDC program

JOPLIN, Mo. – Most everyone has a hobby or two. Some specialize in painting miniature figurines while others tie flies. Some are like Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staffer, Meagan Duffee-Yates, who dedicates some—or a lot—of her free time to falconry.     Duffee-Yates, who is an MDC Private Land Conservationist along with being an avid spring turkey […]

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DOE and MURR secure critical radioisotope supply chain for medical imaging

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Department of Energy’s Office of Isotope R&D and Production (IRP), within the Office of Science, and the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) today announced the commencement of routine production of gadolinium-153 (Gd-153). This partnership positions IRP and MURR as the sole domestic supplier of Gd-153 in the United States and

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Cedar Hill, Mo. woman, six juveniles accused in break in at Ruma religious site

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrestof a Ceder Hill, Missouri resident and the ticketing of six others inconnection to a February 14th/15th, 2026 Criminal Damage and CriminalTrespass at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ facility located at 2Pioneer Lane, Ruma, Illinois. Adorers of the Blood of Christrepresentatives reported the

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They’re Back! Peregrine falcons return to their nest – live on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam

ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now streaming live on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam. After last year’s successful fledging, the stage is now set for another season of

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The City of Chester announces ‘Chester Cruise-In’ events

CHESTER, IL — The City of Chester is proud to announce the Chester Cruise-In, a recurring family-friendly social gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community. Starting in April 2026, the event will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October.    Held at the Cohen Recreation Complex (Field 1 Parking Lot) from 4-8 p.m., the Cruise-In

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MDC will discuss morels and more during upcoming virtual program

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Morel mushroom season has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and other fungi?     Learn about morels (pictured above) and other Missouri mushrooms during two MDC virtual programs on March 31 and April 7.   The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a virtual Morel

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Celebrate Missouri trees with MDC through Arbor Days in April

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care.     MDC encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting

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$5.6 million winning Lotto jackpot ticket sold in Belleville

CHICAGO, IL — Someone in Southern Illinois is celebrating a life-changing windfall after winning a $5.6 million jackpot in last night’s Lotto drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Royals Liquor, located at 1805 N. Belt West in Belleville, Illinois. “I got a call early this morning from a customer saying we sold the winning

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TG Missouri Corporation makes charitable donations to the community

PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $8,000 to eight local organizations in January and February 2026, with a focus on community and family.   The company’s Interior Exterior Vice President Michelle Patrick, Interior Exterior Vice President Chuck Agers, and Sr. General Manager of Human Resources Rhonda RuarK personally delivered the checks to

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