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Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report: Drawing New Congressional Districts

JEFFERSON CITY — One of the most important tasks before the General Assembly this session is to draw our state’s new congressional districts to correspond with the data from the 2020 Census. Congressional districts contain approximately 700,000 people, must adhere to the Voting Rights Act and are intended to be as contiguous and compact as […]

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Randolph County authorities investigate death of Sparta man

CHESTER — Randolph County Coroner Carlos J. Barbour has announced his office and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of 36-year-old Joseph A. Specogni of Sparta. Barbour says Specogni was pronounced at his residence at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday, January 25. The cause of death is pending further investigation, however, no foul play

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Perry County deputy hurt while attempting to stop fleeing vehicle

PERRYVILLE — A Perry County Sheriff’s Deputy was hurt late Wednesday night while attempting to deploy a spike strip on I-55 to halt a fleeing suspect.   Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf says the deputy suffered a hand injury when the cord attached to the spike strip became wrapped around his hand as a passing

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Missouri corn growers share priorities, recognize partners

JEFFERSON CITY –Corn farmers, industry representatives, and guests from across the state gathered in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday for the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) annual meeting and legislative day.   The morning kicked off at the Capitol Plaza Hotel with MCGA’s annual meeting, where Gov. Mike Parson provided the keynote address. Members also reviewed

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Legislation would ‘Put Trafficking Victims First’

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) released the following statement after they introduced the Put Trafficking Victims First Act, legislation that encourages state and federal agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors across the country to implement victim-centered approaches to investigating and preventing human trafficking.   “Human trafficking affects communities across

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ISP creates expressway shooting dashboard

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Police (ISP) has unveiled an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard which contains current and historical data regarding reported expressway shooting incidents on all expressways in Illinois. The ISP created this tool to provide not only data but also as context to expressway shootings reported in Illinois. One of the

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Driver examination stations close on February holidays

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, February 11, 2022, in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, February 14, 2022. Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Washington’s birthday.

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CHS inducts 13 students into National Honor Society

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER — The Chester High School Summit Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held its induction ceremony for new members.  The 2021-22 induction class totaled 13 students which brings the Chester NHS membership to a total of 25 members. The ceremony took place December 8, 2021 in the

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