SPRINGFIELD – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought disruption to lives in many forms. For many children and families, even routine preventative healthcare has been disrupted. This National Infant Immunization Week, the Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MOAAP) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) highly encourage parents to ensure their
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Event organizers checked and re-checked the weather forecast for Saturday and Mother Nature does not appear to want to cooperate, so the annual Fly-in will be held on its rain date of Sunday, May 1. “There’s nothing like the threat of rain and storms to dampen a fly-in,” said one of the organizers Greg Gremminger.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 7th , located at the Knights of Columbus pavilion from 7am to noon. Refreshments will be provided on opening day. Items featured this month will include spring greens, asparagus, radishes, onions, canned goods, baked goods, tamales, honey, maple syrup, herbs, potted plants, and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports for the week ending April 22, 2022. Arrested Person: 4 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Animal Control: 6 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 3 Brush Fire:
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WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for Governor Paul Schimpf says the State of Illinois should require public schools to enforce curriculum transparency in order to qualify for state education funding. The increased transparency, part of Schimpf’s “A New Start to Illinois” plan, would allow parents to know what their children are being taught and provide
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ST. LOUIS—Rotarian Ralph Zuke plans to ride from St. Louis to the Rotary International Convention in Houston, Tex. to support Rotary’s mission of eradicating polio. The ride will start on May 3rd and end the day before the conference June 3rd. The ride will be a little over 1000 miles long, though Ralph is no
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District announced this morning that Superintendent Dr. Julie Flieg has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chamber of Commerce. “Our district is incredibly proud that she has been recognized for her achievements and service to our district and to public education!” a district official
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its annual induction on Monday, April 25, 2022 in the Ste. Genevieve R-II Performing Arts Center. In addition to the strong academic records that established the eligibility for membership the NJHS chapter members are leaders in many student organizations and serve
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Biden v. Texas, the lawsuit brought by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that challenges the Biden Administration’s cancellation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), or “Remain in Mexico” policy. “When the Biden Administration refuses
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