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Memorial Hospital Welcomes 39 Students to Medical Explorers Program

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Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome 39 local high school students to the 2026-2027 Medical Explorers Program, continuing its mission of inspiring and educating future healthcare professionals. Now entering its seventh year, the program provides students with firsthand exposure to a wide variety of healthcare careers through hands-on experiences, educational presentations, facility tours, and job […]

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SGHS Spanish III Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve High School Spanish III students recently traveled to The Sheldon in St. Louis with Spanish teacher Mrs. Teresa Caba to experience a performance of Hispanic dances in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the performance, students experienced music and dances representing Hispanic cultures while also learning about the traditions

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SG R-II Introduces K9 Gris, New Dual-Purpose Therapy and Narcotics Detection Dog

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(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve County R-II has welcomed a new four-legged member to the Dragon family: **K9 Gris**, a dual-purpose K-9 who will support student and staff well-being while also strengthening the district’s ongoing school safety and drug prevention efforts. The SG R-II Board of Education recently approved the establishment of the district’s

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Attorney General Hanaway Investigates Nine Additional Companies Over 7-OH Products

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a significant expansion of her statewide investigation into 7‑OH and other synthetic kratom products sold in Missouri. Nine additional companies are now under investigation as Missourians continue to be exposed to highly addictive, illegally manufactured substances misleadingly marketed as “supplements” or “wellness” products. These substances

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Smith Leads Lawmakers in Urging USDA to Mitigate Impact of Theileria on U.S. Cattle Industry

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, recently led a group of lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the Department to expand and prioritize research on Theileria orientalis Ikeda and related tick-borne livestock diseases.  “We write to express our increasing

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Getting little trick-or-treaters ready for Halloween

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By Maria Calvert, MU Extension field specialist in human development. UNION, Mo. – Going trick-or-treating for the first time can be an exciting childhood milestone, but all the costumes, candy, decorations and activity can feel a bit overwhelming for little ones. Planning ahead can help set you and your child up for a rewarding Halloween.

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Work Continues on Chester Bridge Demolition and Steel Salvage

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Dee Anderson shared photos on The Friends of the Chester Bridge Facebook page documenting cleanup and steel salvage work underway at the old Chester Bridge. The photos were taken between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. yesterday from the Illinois riverfront near the Chester Water Treatment building and the Union Pacific Chester Subdivision. Crews continued working

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Pink Power: Spirit of Pink Event Unites Women Through Hope, Health and Healing

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Ladies, come out and show your Pink Power! The Spirit of Pink is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 5:30 pm at the KC Hall, 600 Market Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO. The highly anticipated signature breast cancer awareness event is on for another year with a shared theme of “Pink Power: Together We Cure”.  Women of

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MDC encourages awareness of “bird flu” as fall migration begins

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As fall waterfowl migration gets underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and the public to watch for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” in wild birds. MDC is aware of some positive cases in Missouri. Although Missouri is not currently experiencing a major

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MDC seeks public comments on proposed paddlefish regulation changes

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments on potential regulation changes for paddlefish transportation out of the state and for identifying the “taker” for when fish are taken by snagging or grabbing. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the proposed regulation changes from MDC during its

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