CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient care. It’s critically important that donors make an appointment to give now before heading out for summer activities to help maintain a stable blood supply […]
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ST. LOUIS – The Arts and Education Council announced Monday that 11 organizations have been awarded a total of $40,000 in PNC Program Grant funding to help strengthen the region’s arts community. PNC Program Grants – underwritten by the PNC Foundation – provide funding for arts and arts education programs that address community needs. “The
By State Senator Holly Rehder We had an incredibly eventful week this past week in the Missouri Senate as we finalized the operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year and advanced a couple of truly important pieces of legislation. Next year’s budget fully funds the school foundation formula, which pays for K-12 education in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY — A 51-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Route C in St. Francois County Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports John W. Merrifield was taken to Parkland Health Center in Farmington by a patrol trooper. The patrol says Merrifield was the driver of
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced Make the MOST of May with MOST 529, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan. Throughout the month of May, the first 1,600 Missourians who open a MOST 529 account for a beneficiary aged 0-5 and schedule recurring contributions will receive a $50 contribution from MOST 529 to
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 23-year-old Jeremiah M. Tice of Crystal City at 12:41 p.m. Sunday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Jefferson County for speeding. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County
JEFFERSON CITY – Six Missouri Department of Corrections officers and five law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2021 were honored Saturday, May 7, 2022 during Missouri’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service for those who have paid the ultimate price for their service protecting their fellow Missourians. Officers, their families and friends
ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a flood warning for the Mississippi River at Chester. At 11:30 a.m. Sunday the river was at 32.1 feet, 5.1 feet above the 27.0 foot flood stage. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.5 feet around midnight Sunday.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) has announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the 2024 gubernatorial race. A membership-based organization representing corn farmers across the state, MCGA supports candidates with proven records on policy issues impacting corn growers. “Agriculture is fortunate to have a champion like Lieutenant Governor Mike
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Senator Elaine Gannon May 8 is the birthday of Missouri’s native son, President Harry S. Truman. During his presidency, he had a sign on his desk in the Oval Office that read “The BUCK STOPS here” on one side, and “I’m from Missouri” on the other. The saying means don’t shirk your responsibilities, but the
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