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IFRA files lawsuit challenging gas tax suspension signs at the pump

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, representing Illinois gas stations and convenience stores, has announced it has officially filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court challenging a new state law requiring fuel retailers to post signs on gas pumps promoting temporary gas tax relief. As part of a broader tax relief package included in […]

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Jefferson County Port Authority secures $25 million in state funding for Container-on-Vessel project

HILLSBORO – On Friday May 6th the Missouri State Senate approved House Bill 3004 following its passage by the Missouri State House of Representatives. HB 3004 appropriates a grant to “a port authority located in any county with more than 200,000 but fewer than 230,000 inhabitants, for assistance in port planning acquisition, or construction within

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Joshua Brown joins Buena Vista National Bank lending team

CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank officials have announced its newest lender and vice president, Joshua Brown. Josh is a graduate of Chester High School and has twenty years of lending experience in Randolph County. “I am originally from Chester and now live between Campbell Hill and Steeleville with my wife and two boys. I’ve

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Ludwig receives medical explorers scholarship

CHESTER – Macey Ludwig has been named the 2022 recipient of the Memorial Hospital, Chester, Auxiliary Medical Explorers Scholarship. Macey Ludwig is the daughter of David and Robin Ludwig of Chester. She has been in the Medical Explorers Program since its beginning in September 2019. The scholarship opportunity was offered to High School Seniors and

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Missouri attorney general files suit against six school districts for reimposing mask mandates on schoolchildren

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed lawsuits against six school districts (Special School District of St. Louis, Maplewood Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue, Webster Groves, and Mehlville) for reimposing their mask mandates on school-age children. The lawsuits argue that the school districts, through arbitrarily set “triggers,” re-implemented their mask mandates. The Missouri

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Missouri health leaders announce plan to eliminate hepatitis C among residents

JEFFERSON CITY – The State’s first-ever hepatitis C elimination plan, Show Me the Cure, will improve access to equitable testing and patient-centered treatment services to combat the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Bureau of HIV, STD and Hepatitis is working to eliminate hepatitis C in Missouri by

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Missouri State Parks honors military service with Blue Star Museums program

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Parks values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the U.S. military and their families. To show its appreciation to active service members, Missouri State Parks is participating in the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free tours to the nation’s active-duty personnel and their families. The Blue Star

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 49-year-old Deondray L. Cook of St. Louis at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Warren County for failing to appear on a charge of child neglect/non support. He was being held

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MSHP urges ATV, UTV safety

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the public about laws pertaining to the use of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles. Colonel Eric T. Olson said Missouri laws define utility vehicles as any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for off-highway use, which is more than 50 inches, but no more

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National Weather Service Damage reports

ST. LOUIS and PADUCAH – The National Weather Service Offices in St. Louis and Paducah received the following damage reports Thursday from the River Region counties of Perry, Ste. Genevieve and Randolph. High winds toppled the canopy on this gas station on Highway 51 in Perry County, Mo., just south of the Chester Bridge. Observers

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