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Register for 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge by April 30

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Register by April 30. MBC participants will compete alone or on teams in five categories based on

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Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest reports:   Dale K. Tieman 18, Baldwin, arrested April 20, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Released after charges dismissed.   Rachel L. Sonsoucie 35, Sparta, arrested April 21, 2026 by Sparta Police for home invasion and domestic battery.  Is incarcerated.  

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May 7 ceremony in Springfield honors Illinois police officers killed in line of duty

SPRINGFIELD, IL. – The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including two who died during 2025, will be held Thursday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield.   “The

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Mark your calendars for Mayfest 2026 in Perryville!

PERRYVILLE – From May 6–9, Perryville comes alive with four days of family fun, community celebration, and classic festival favorites. Enjoy a carnival full of rides and games, explore a craft fair featuring local makers, grab delicious eats from food vendors, and catch live music throughout the event.     Mayfest is a longtime Perryville

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Farmington boy hurt when Kawasaki 220 overturns on top of him

JEFFERSON CITY — An 11-year-old Farmington boy was airlifted to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries following Ste. Genevieve County crash Sunday.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the boy was operating a 2001 Kawasaki Bayou 220 when it overturned on top of him.   The accident happened in

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