PERRYVILLE – Two children, ages one and two, died in a house fire in the 700 block of Bruce Street Thursday morning. The alarm came in at 7:16 a.m. and the Perryville Police Department, Perryville Fire Department, and Perry County Sheriff Department responded. Upon arrival, officers were advised by family members who […]
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SPRINGFIELD – Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has one. Invest in a young person’s future by contributing to their Bright Start 529 college savings account. “Every time you make a Bright Start contribution, that kid sees that you believe in them. That’s a powerful
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission will meet in regular session Monday at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room. The meeting is open to the public and will be shown live on SteGenTV Channel 991 on the Spectrum Cable Television system in Ste. Genevieve. The tentative agenda.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Table Rock State Park is excited to announce the opening of five new premium yurts, which are part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects. The five new premium yurts are now available for reservations with arrivals beginning today.. Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at 877-422-6766 from
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CHIGAGO – Deputy Governor of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grace Hou, and Director of Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), Jim Bennett, today presented IDHR’s annual Human Rights Awards to Youth Outlook and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center in recognition of International Human Rights Day, December 10, during a ceremony at 555 W. Monroe St.,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an order for a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) relating to the first phase of transmission investments in North Central Missouri. Commissioners also approved ATXI to transfer an undivided 49% interest in certain transmission facilities
PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 has released this summary of the board of education meeting held Wednesday, December 10th. BOARD NEWS Summary of the December 10, 2025 BOE Meeting VOLUME 19 ISSUE 6.1 The open session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the pledge of
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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, in late July, which prohibits gun owners from storing their weapons
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PERRYVILLE – Incumbent Perry County School District No. 32 School Board Member Nancy Voelker has filed for re-election. She is the second candidate and first incumbent to file. Newcomer Linda Buerck filed Tuesday for one of three three-year terms. There are four open seats on the ballot as the terms of incumbents
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Corn Foundation is continuing the longstanding tradition of awarding seven deserving students $1,000 scholarships in 2026. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available online for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agriculture. “Investing in the future of our industry goes beyond
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