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Weingarten firefighter dies in traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 21-year-old Ste. Genevieve man who was a volunteer firefighter, died Wednesday morning in a head-on traffic crash on Route Z in Ste. Genevieve County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Billie R. Nickelson was pronounced at the scene by Ste. Genevieve County Coroner Eric Basler. The patrol says the crash happened […]

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Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Nov. 15 – 19

JEFFERSON CITY – In addition to frigid temperatures and snow and ice, winter brings dangerous driving conditions and the potential for damaging and deadly storms. That’s why the National Weather Service, the State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri’s local emergency managers are teaming up to promote Nov. 15-19 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri. “Most Missourians have

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American Legion Auxiliary collects Kleenex for schools

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer ​    CHESTER — The American Legion Auxiliary in Chester is conducting a Kleenex drive to help out local schools. Farida Hollaway, Auxiliary member, said, “The Chester American Legion Auxiliary is collecting packages of 3-or-4 Kleenex boxes to be distributed to all four schools in Chester.” “There is a big collection

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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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