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American Red Cross honors veterans

ST. LOUIS – This Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, the American Red Cross is honoring veterans. Last year, in the Missouri-Arkansas Region (which includes some counties in Illinois and Kansas that border the Mississippi and Missouri rivers), the American Red Cross provided nearly 10,000 emergency case services to military members and families. Emergency cases involve […]

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Cops and Kids at Christmas applications due December 1st

STEELEVILLE, Ill. — The Steeleville Police Department, Chester Police Department, and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office have once again teamed up for their 4th annual Cops and Kids at Christmas program! Cops and Kids at Christmas provides families in need this holiday season the opportunity to go holiday shopping with a member of local law

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Forest Service seeks applicants for fire grants

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region is requesting applications for the 2022 Cohesive Fire Strategy grant program. These competitive grants support local wildfire management initiatives on non-federal land in the 20 Northeast and Midwest states. Over the past six years, the region has distributed nearly $18 million through these grants and anticipates

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Gov. Parson: Balanced approach delivers strong economic recovery in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson celebrated Missouri’s strong economic position as the number of Missourians on unemployment decreases, businesses continue to invest and expand in Missouri, and the state earns several economic recognitions.  “Throughout the pandemic, we took a balanced approach that protected the health and safety of Missourians without sacrificing their livelihoods,”

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MDC shares key deer-hunting info for upcoming firearms season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the most popular weekend for most Missouri deer hunters coming up Nov. 13 and 14, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says deer numbers look good and reminds hunters of key regulations. The second weekend in November marks the opening of this year’s November portion of the firearms deer season,

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Missouri State Parks offers free tours and night of camping to veterans and active-duty military

JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service with two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation, all veterans and active-duty military members camping at a Missouri State Parks campground on Thursday, Nov. 11, will receive a voucher for a free night of

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Perry County Sheriff’s Office seeks burglary suspect

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 34-year-old Kole Anthony Wingerter on a warrant for the charges of second degree burglary, first degree property damage and second degree property damage.   Wingerter also has several misdemeanor warrants for his arrest by the Perryville Police Department. If you know the whereabouts of Wingerter

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