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Ste. Genevieve R-II releases Board Briefs from Dec. 17, 2024, Regular Meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Dec. 17, 2024, Regular Meeting. A district official stated. “This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found […]

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Route A in Ste. Genevieve County to close for railroad crossing maintenance

SIKESTON—Route A in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed as contractor crews perform railroad crossing maintenance. This section of roadway is located from Zell Road to Lime Kiln Road near Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 a.m. with anticipated completion on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. The

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More than 82,000 deer harvested during Illinois firearm deer season

SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8. Comparatively, hunters harvested 76,494 deer during the 2023 firearm season.   Randolph County: First 2024: 1565, Second 2024: 734, Total 2024: 2299, Total 2023: 2183   The preliminary harvest for the second

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Missouri State Beekeepers Association launches “Bee Friendly” license plate to support pollinators

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) is excited to announce the launch of the “Bee Friendly” specialty license plate, a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the vital role of bees and provide crucial support for beekeeping activities throughout Missouri. This initiative will directly benefit beekeeping in Missouri by funding research

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Merry Christmas!

Jason Smith, member of CongressMerry Christmas! It’s that very special time of year where we get together with loved ones and celebrate our long-time family traditions. Christmas is a joyous time, but it can also be stressful – whether it’s driving long hours to visit family, running to the grocery store to pick up a

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Illinois State Police expands move over alerts to protect drivers and troopers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is expanding the number of ways drivers receive alerts when ISP activity is up ahead and they need to slow down and move over. ​ ISP and the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, (DoIT) are partnering with HAAS Alert to expand notifications to select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz,

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Attorney General Bailey slams Biden Administration for disregarding property owners

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect Missourians’ property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to President Biden’s Department of Energy urging them to halt their $4.9 billion loan to aid the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners. Attorney

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TG Missouri to expand in Perryville with nearly $100 Million investment following trade mission to Japan

JEFFERSON CITY – TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, has announced that it will expand in Perryville, investing approximately $97 million over the next three years. The announcement comes following Governor Mike Parson’s Trade Mission to Japan last year. The company’s expansion includes a commitment to maintain at least 1,600 full-time jobs, with benefits, in Perryville.

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Representative Brad Christ announces legislative priorities for 2025 session

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Brad Christ today announced his slate of bills for the 2025 legislative session, focusing on public safety, economic growth, and consumer protection. The comprehensive legislative agenda reflects Rep. Christ’s commitment to addressing critical issues impacting Missouri residents.   “These bills represent solutions to some of the most pressing challenges

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