News

Highway 60/62 bridge between lllinois and Missouri to close temporarily

CAIRO, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling in the Cairo area that the US 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River will be closed to all traffic for four days starting March 20, and then again for four days starting Monday, March 27.   The closure is scheduled to […]

Highway 60/62 bridge between lllinois and Missouri to close temporarily Read More »

Legislation would aid victims of hazardous waste in St. Louis region

JEFFERSON CITY – State Rep. Tricia Byrnes will hold a press conference in the House Lounge of the Missouri State Capitol Building to discuss efforts to protect citizens and seek answers as to whether victims of atomic bomb and hazardous waste in the St. Louis and St. Charles Counties could receive compensation from the United

Legislation would aid victims of hazardous waste in St. Louis region Read More »

MU announces new Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources made a joint announcement featuring the launch of its new Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems today.   “Clean water and healthy aquatic systems

MU announces new Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems Read More »

Retiring superintendent leads Drive Your Tractor to School Day

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated National FFA Week with Drive Your Tractor to School Day on Monday. Retiring R-II Superintendent Julie Flieg     Eight students brought their tractors to Yank’s Field in the early morning and then began their parade with a Ste. Genevieve Police escort.

Retiring superintendent leads Drive Your Tractor to School Day Read More »

SIU becomes first university-based mortuary science program in U.S.

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A love of science and the desire for a career that really helps people drew Emily Bender toward a career in mortuary science. With the decision made, she knew her educational preparation “could only be Southern Illinois University Carbondale” as SIU offers the state’s only mortuary science and funeral

SIU becomes first university-based mortuary science program in U.S. Read More »

Sixth Annual SGHS Polar Plunge raises nearly $22,000 for R-II Special Olympics

STE. GENEVIEVE — The sixth annual Ste. Genevieve County Polar Plunge was held Saturday, March 4, 2023, and this year, the total amount of funds raised was $21,989.58. Recent rain forced a change of plans, and the event was moved to Ste. Genevieve High School. Thanks to the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department, our teams and

Sixth Annual SGHS Polar Plunge raises nearly $22,000 for R-II Special Olympics Read More »