COLUMBIA, Mo. – A small, hard-to-spot insect is making a big entrance in Missouri. The Asian needle ant, with its painful sting and potential impacts on both people and forests, has now been confirmed in the state. For many Missourians, including University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff, it was a relatively unfamiliar […]
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U.S. SENATE — Last week, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, held a hearing titled “Protecting American Citizenship IV: America 250 and Reclaiming American Citizenship.” Senator Schmitt highlighted how our nation’s Founding Fathers risked everything to declare American independence and establish our nation. 250 years later, Senator Schmitt
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SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route DD in Ste. Genevieve and Washington counties. This section of roadway is located from Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County to Route T in Washington County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. While work is underway, a 10-foot width restriction will be in place, and a pilot car will be used to direct
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Beginning July 1, Missouri State Parks is offering visitors to state parks and historic sites the opportunity to honor the men and women who have served our country through our Veterans Roundup Program. Visitors will have the chance to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the funds
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FREEBURG, IL – Join us and donate blood at the 20th annual American Red Cross blood drive honoring former Belleville Police Sergeant Jon Brough and all first responders on Tuesday, July 7, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S Route 159 in Freeburg. This drive is proudly sponsored by the September 11
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: James P. Lobisch 34, Steeleville, arrested June 22, 2026 by Steeleville Police for criminal sexual assault. Pretrial Release. Michael P. Zaccheus 47, Ellis Grove, arrested June 22, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. Arrested were: 20-year-old Richard E. Peterson and 18-year-old Milee F. Pate, both of St. Mary, on June 17th for stealing and fourth degree assault at a Perry Plaza business. 52-year-old Clinton Chandler of St. Mary for possession of a controlled substance
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 53.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 66.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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SEDALIA – Join us for a day of fun on the last Friday of the Missouri State Fair Fair, Aug. 21, Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Day! Special promotions and activities are planned for the day from MEC, including: Visit the MEC Building for exhibits featuring green initiatives, kids’ activities, prize drawings and Rural Missouri’s “People from our
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JEFFERSON CITY — With Independence Day coming up in July and other semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the U.S.) celebrations, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourage people to look for red, white, and blue in nature through a holiday hike, bird watching, backyard fun, fishing, and other outdoor activities. MDC offers some suggestions to get started finding
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