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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 42-year-old Terrance R. Jones of Perryville at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday in Mississippi County on felony charges of possession of three Oxycodone pills, possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution and charges of […]

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Pelosi blocks Smith amendment to keep Ozark National Scenic Riverways National Park trails open to public

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) for blocking an amendment he offered to an appropriations bill that would prevent the National Park Service (NPS) from implementing its Roads and Trails Management Plan (R&T Plan) for Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) National Park. If implemented, the R&T Plan would

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Record-breaking unclaimed property auction returns more than $254,000

INDEPENDENCE, Mo – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced that this week’s Unclaimed Property Auction earned $254,519 for account owners. This was the largest total in program history, breaking the prior record set in 2011 by more than $6,000. The auction was held in Independence at the Stoney Creek Inn on July 18 and 19.   Thousands

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Save money, support a worthy cause at the Mo State Fair Aug 16

  SEDALIA – Missouri State Fairgoers can save money when coming to the Missouri State Fair and support a worthy cause! Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday, Aug. 16 offers big savings to benefit Feeding Missouri. Give at minimum donation of 2 cans of food or make a minimum $2 donation and pay just $2 Fair admission.

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SB I-55 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON― Southbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.     This section of roadway is located between Mile Markers 129.6 and 130.2 in Perryville, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 29 through Thursday, Sept.

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Ste. Gen County workers pave Coffman and other county roads

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Associate Commissioner Randy Ruzicka announced this morning that the Coffman Road paving project should be finished today. Photos by Randy Ruzicka Associate County Commissioner Karen Stuppy provided these photographs of county road workers working on other county roads.      

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