COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ornamental vining plants often are overlooked as a way to screen unpleasant views while adding beauty to a landscape, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “Especially in densely populated areas, they can provide privacy in outdoor settings where space is limited,” he said. “Additionally, a fence, arbor, pergola or […]
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JEFERSON CITY, Mo – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce that six of its athletes have been selected as flag bearers for a FIFA World Cup match on Friday, July 3. Chase Hitchcock, Cody Colehour, Justine Stine, Kaien Weikel, Lana White, and Oscar Salvatierra will represent the Special Olympics movement on one of
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bill Owen, R-Greene County, has been selected to serve as the next Chairman of the Missouri House Budget Committee, bringing decades of financial expertise, business leadership, and legislative experience to one of the most important positions in state government. Owen, who represents Missouri House District 131 in Greene
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump has signed the Secure America Act into law, which includes a provision authored by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to provide Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with an additional $350 million for dedicated resources to arrest criminal aliens who are released from local custody after sanctuary cities refuse to honor ICE detainers,
PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department is investigating a report of receiving stolen property. According to the report, the incident was reported 7:05 p.m. June 3rd at the 130.2 mile marker on the northbound I-55. According to the report a vehicle stop was conducted and the charges resulted from the investigation. However,
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 38-year-old Ashley M. Hughes of De Soto on a Jefferson County charge of failing to appear on charges of driving while revoked or suspended and speeding. The arrest happened in Pery County
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COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® throughout the state participated in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2026 REALTOR® Volunteer Days, May 30–June 7. This nationwide initiative encourages REALTORS® to take part in the REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors program, maximizing the impact of their volunteer time and strengthening the communities they serve. Throughout the state, more than 130 REALTORS®, brokerages, and
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KANSAS CITY — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0%, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4%, while the index for
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RED BUD — Illinois State Representative David Friess reports Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments are receiving state grants. Fries said, “I’m happy to share that both the Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments are receiving more than $9,000 in funding through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program administered by IDNR.” Friess explained these grant
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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is pleased to announce that its concurrent enrollment (dual credit/dual enrollment) program has earned re-accreditation by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). This designation recognizes MAC’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, ensuring local high school students receive a high-quality, seamless bridge to higher education. MAC is part
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