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Mineral Area College to hold public surplus auction on July 11

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College will host a public surplus auction on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to clear out a large volume of campus inventory. The auction will begin promptly at 10:00 am in the Innovation Bay at the Industry and Technology Center on the college’s Park Hills campus, located at 5270 Flat River Rd, Park Hills, MO […]

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MHTC approves FY 2027-2031 STIP

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031. The five-year program is one of the largest to date and includes additional funding from General

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Mercy will soon offer an expanded walk-in care option in Perryville

PERRYVILLE – Mercy Convenient Care – 1508 Edgemont will close effective end of day Friday, July 17, to make way for the expanded walk-in format to be located at Mercy Primary Care – 212 Hospital Lane Suite 101B.   This walk-in care option — designed to better serve patients by improving access to quality care

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Men sentenced in drug conspiracy with a Perry Co. connection

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced two California siblings to decades in prison for supplying dozens of kilograms of methamphetamine and other drugs to a criminal enterprise in southeast Missouri.   Judge Limbaugh sentenced Lorenzo A. Marquez, 32, to 360 months in prison and Adam A. Marquez, 28, to

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Join MDC and NDA July 28 for hunting for venison webinar

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free Zoom webinar on R3 (Recruit, Retain, Reactivate) deer hunting programs and venison donation.   The Hunting for Venison webinar will be held

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Independence Day fireworks meet high-speed motorcycle racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds to celebrate America’s birthday

DU QUOIN, IL — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4.   For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track

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Governor Kehoe takes action on FY27 state budget bills

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state operating and capital improvement budget bills totaling $50.7 billion, delivering a responsible, balanced budget that invests in Missouri’s priorities while preparing for the years ahead and protecting taxpayer dollars.   “I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for

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Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across Illinois. Beginning in March and continuing through June, Illinois experienced record-breaking severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail, and straight-line winds. Illinois has led the nation in tornadoes this year, with approximately

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Driver examination stations closed statewide on July 3, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the observance of Independence Day.   Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.   For more news, follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol

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