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Rankan expands aviation training to help meet growing employer demand

By Crystal Jones The region is addressing its skilled workforce short-age through strategic investments in technical education and industry-driven training. In Perryville, workforce development has become a key driver of economic growth, with career and technical education initiatives preparing students for high-demand occupations. Ranken Technical College’s Southeast campus, located in the Perryville Industrial Park, currently […]

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Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Attacks

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced that she has joined a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass S. 3798, the Safe Access to Cash Act. The legislation would strengthen efforts to prosecute organized crime rings that are robbing automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide. “Organized criminal networks are targeting ATMs in our

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PSC Announces Local Public Hearing in Ameren CCN Request

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing an additional in-person local public hearing to receive customer comments on a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) request from Union Electric Company, d/b/a Ameren Missouri to Construct Renewable Generation Facilities and Battery Energy Storage Systems.The additional local public hearing has been scheduled

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Dr. Ally Klein Recognized as Southeast Region High School Assistant Principal of the Year

– (Ste. Genevieve, MO) – New SGHS Principal Dr. Ally Klein was recognized as the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MOASSP) Southeast Region High School Assistant Principal of the Year! This will be Dr. Klein’s first year serving as principal of SGHS. She brings with her 12 years of experiences in public education. Prior

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Speaker Patterson Names Rep. Bill Owen as House Budget Committee Chair

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Speaker of the House Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, proudly announces the appointment of State Rep. Bill Owen, R-Springfield, to serve as Chair of the House Budget Committee, effective immediately.   “Representative Owen is a proven champion for fiscal responsibility and a steady hand when it comes to stewarding taxpayer dollars,” Speaker Patterson

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Smith Visits Iron County to Survey Flood Damage

IRON COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) sat down with Iron County Commissioners Josh Campbell, Jim Scaggs, and Dustin Hinkle in Ironton recently for an update on the county’s recovery from recent flooding, which the National Weather Service has classified as a 1-in-1,000-year event. Congressman Smith said, “Iron County has taken a brutal hit.

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CUW recognizes spring semester honors students

MEQUON, Wis. (August 8, 2026) – Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for the spring semester. Their hard work and pursuit of academic excellence are commendable, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment. The President’s Honors

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Chester Parks and Rec to meet

Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois  62233   August 11, 2026 @ 6 P.M.   Call to order   Roll Call   Pledge of Allegiance   Reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting.   Public Comment   Old Business   New Business             1.Election of Officers             2.Discuss

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