JEFFERSON CITY – On December 27, 2025, the Bourbon Police Department requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) investigate a death, which occurred at a residence in Bourbon, MO. On December 27, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Bourbon Police Department responded to a residence located in the 100 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Representative Ray Reed has introduced the Missouri Safer Communities Act (HB 2519), a comprehensive proposal to protect houses of worship, LGBTQ+ community centers, and other vulnerable institutions; strengthen hate-crime prevention; and ensure victims receive the support and dignity they deserve. “At a time when fear and division too often threaten to
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair is transitioning to digital ticketing for 2026. This modernization will provide guests with a more convenient, secure, and streamlined entry process. “The Illinois State Fair is stepping into the future,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “Digital ticketing represents our commitment to
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Perry County MO Emergency Management Agency PERRYVILLE – Our community is mourning the tragic loss of two young residents in a house fire on December 11. To support the affected family, the Perry County Community Foundation, in partnership with the East Missouri Action Agency, the City of Perryville, and Perry County offices, has activated the
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ST. MARY — Through the efforts of our mayor and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) St. Mary has received a grant of $509,000 and has received a notice to proceed. Mayor Bequette began working on this Sept 24 and we were granted it Sept. 15. The grant comes from DRA, based in Memphis, TN
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CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out at 5:58 a.m. Monday December 29 for a structure fire at 1110 George Street in Chester. First units on the scene found the roof on fire at the time. At 8:20 a.m. Fire Departments from Chester, Steeleville, Sparta, and Perryville were still on scene tending
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As lawmakers prepare to return to Jefferson City for the 2026 legislative session, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is urging them to take immediate action to curb the trend of deficit spending before the state’s General Revenue Fund is drained to critically low levels and drastic, emergency budget cuts become necessary.
By Jason Smith, Member of Congress As the year comes to a close, families across Missouri’s Eighth District are doing what they always do this time of year: taking stock of household budgets and getting ready for the new year. As we turn the page into 2026, many families will start seeing relief immediately that
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PERRYVILLE – Tara Johnson has filed for a one-year term on the Perry County District 32 Board of Education. Earlier filings: Incumbent board member Terry Wichern. Wichern was selected by the Board to fill a vacancy following the resignation of Melissa Carroll in October 2025. He will serve until the April 2026
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is looking for information leading to the identification of this subject. Please contact the Ste. Genevieve Police Department if anyone has any information to help identify this individual. Dispatch – 573-883-5215 Office – 573-883-5707
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