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Side-by-side crash injures three teens in Ste. Genevieve County

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — A single-vehicle crash of a sport utility side-by-side left three teenagers injured Monday night in Ste. Genevieve County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Smith Road near Highway D. The report said the 16-year-old boy, who was driving a 2022 Can-Am Commander XT side-by-side, slid off

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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Funds Available

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant funds. A competitive grant program, the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant will fund projects that demonstrate economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation.   Examples of projects include developing small agribusinesses, implementing production infrastructure,

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President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Missouri’s request for a major disaster declaration for 34 Missouri counties heavily impacted by dangerous flash flooding, tornadoes, and intense straight-line winds from June 4-18, 2026. “We thank President Trump for approving Missouri’s major disaster declaration for communities across

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Attorney General Hanaway Obtains Medicaid Fraud Guilty Plea For Over $37,000 In Services Not Provided

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) obtained a Medicaid Fraud conviction against personal care attendant (PCA) Darrell Carr, who submitted false statements and time records in order to receive payments from Missouri Medicaid. Carr was a PCA for his father-in-law, the Medicaid recipient, where

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Annual Balloon Glow Taking Place at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing their plans to host the 2021 Balloon Glow event Thursday, Sept 23 and Friday, Sept 24. This annual event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Children and pets are welcome, and admission and parking are free. “We’re thrilled to be

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Illinois State Police Opens Another Kiosk to Help with FOID and Concealed Carry Applications

EFFINGHAM – The Illinois State Police (ISP) opened its newest Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) kiosk, providing real-time, in-person assistance to Illinoisans who need help with their Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) cards and Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL). The newest kiosk, located at the ISP Troop 9 headquarters in Effingham, was created to assist individuals experiencing difficulties

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Branson to Attend 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally

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