JEFFERSON CITY – As the first snow of the winter season makes its way out of the state, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to keep their guard up for lingering impacts. The National Weather Service does not expect temperatures to rise above freezing in the coming days, which can result in refreeze […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Next up on the The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center speaker series will be Tom Greminger this Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 pm when he takes an engaging look back at the 70-plus one-room schoolhouses that once dotted the Ste. Genevieve landscape. He’ll bring you some surprising facts like the first
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JEFFERSON CITY – Step back in time and into the spirit of the season at Missouri state parks and historic sites! From festive candlelight tours to traditional German, French and Ozark customs, Missouri State Parks has it all. Whether you’re looking for a historical old-fashioned Christmas, a visit with Santa or carolers, state parks and historic
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MissouriNet provided the information for this story JEFFERSON CITY – The drought alert in Missouri isn’t ending anytime soon. The governor has extended the alert originally issued on September 22nd, which was set to expire today. The new expiration date is April 1st, 2026. When the alert was first declared, 85 counties
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STE. GENEVIEVE – A 26-year-old Ste. Genevieve man has been charged with four counts of statutory rape with a juvenile victim in his home. According to court documents Sean N. Coffey is charged with having sex with the juvenile on four separate occasions from November 3 through November 10. Media reports indicate the
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Sheriff Mike Downey Illinois Sheriffs’ Association 2nd Vice President SPRINGFIELD, Ill. How many victims will it take before Illinois’ leadership finally admits what the rest of us have known since day one? The SAFE-T Act is a disaster — not because reform is impossible, but because Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Democratic lawmakers who rammed
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest Illinois Maternal Mortality Data Report, analyzing data regarding deaths that occurred during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy from 2021- 2022. IDPH convenes two Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) to identify causes of death and determine whether a death was pregnancy-related. The
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SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois residents gear up for holiday shopping, travel, and online celebrations, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) are reminding everyone to stay alert to cyber scams that often lurk at the end of the year. With more purchases, donations, and
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for December. Dec. 1 – Jan. 31 Gnome Roam Giant City State Park Makanda | Jackson County Search the trails at Giant City State Park for hidden gnomes. Complete the challenge and earn a special Giant City Gnome Roam
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CHESTER – The Chester, Illinois city council will meet this evening at 6 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 1, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL
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