JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. […]
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lanesent the following message to the campus community this afternoon. “With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, we have adjusted our plans for spring semester. Upon return to campus, all on-campus employees and students, including those who are fully vaccinated, must be tested for COVID-19 to ensure
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WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Jerry Moran (Kan.) issued the following statement in response to the release of documents, including emails between the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and organ procurement organizations, regarding the national liver allocation policy. The emails released are in response to a November 17,
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PERRYVILLE — A boil water advisory has been issued for the Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Perry County effective through Thursday, December 23.
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights WASHINGTON—Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the Department of Justice rescission of the Trump-era Office of Legal Counsel memo that would have returned people released from prison under the CARES Act once the
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has weatherization assistance available to increase energy efficiency and improve the health of your home. As families spend more time at home during winter, they tend to use more energy, which means energy efficiency benefits become even more critical. The department’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is critical
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CHESTER — Memorial Hospital of Chester held its bi-annual DAISY Award® Ceremony on December 14, 2021. L-R: Susan Diddlebock, Chief Nursing Officer; Jerina Reese, RN; Kaitlynn Smith, RN; Lisa Wingerter, LPN; Marci Klein, RN; Kim Fedderke, RN; Heide Knop, RN; Amy Eggemeyer, Patient Coordinator Manager. Not pictured, Lane Gibbs, RN; Austin Gendron, RN; Audrie Otten,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to remind motorists that the most important gift they can give to friends and family is their safe arrival. During this busy travel time, law enforcement will be increasing its lifesaving efforts
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Justin Basler is the Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School. He is the son of Tammy and David Basler of Ste. Genevieve. He has a 3.89 GPA and is on the high honors list. During his Valle High School days he has selected to be Chief Touchdown and
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SPRINGFIELD — At approximately 11:20 a.m., the Illinois Emergency Management Agency was made aware of a large noise and shaking felt by many residents throughout central Illinois. This kicked off an immediate collaboration between federal, state and local officials to identify the impact and source of the incident. Upon further review, it was determined that
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