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Missouri gasoline prices rose more than a dime a gallon last week

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri rose 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g Monday, Dec. 23, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 3.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. […]

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Governor-Elect Kehoe announces Major Michael A. Turner as Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced Major Michael A. Turner as the 25th Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Major Turner will assume the role of Superintendent following the retirement of Colonel Eric T. Olson, effective February 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation. “Appointing the next Superintendent of the Missouri

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Valle Catholic grad named to Drury Fall 2024 Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD – A Valle Catholic High School graduate has been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Drury University. Justin Basler earned the spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List by obtaining a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester

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Missouri farmers set soybean yield records with annual contest

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri soybean farmers have once again achieved record-breaking yields, as highlighted in the Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Yield Contest. The competition celebrates the state’s soybean producers and their remarkable accomplishments, with entries regularly boasting triple-digit yields. The contest, which includes participants from grower districts across the state, emphasizes the impressive versatility and

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Finishing the Race

By  Holly Thompson Rehder, State Senator Merry Christmas y’all! I hope y’all are as excited as I am about this festive season of spending time with family and the message of God’s love for us through the birth of Jesus being everywhere. Christmas is such a special time! No matter the season of life I

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Mississippi Valley Art Guild offers activities, classes

CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild will offer several classes and activities in January. January 4th, Sat, 1-3pm, Kid’s Snowman party, ages 6+, free but must register.    January 11th, Sat, 1-3pm,Teen Art Guild class & meeting, ages 10+. Free   January 14th Tues & January 16th Thurs. 5:30-8:30pm, Stained Glass Creations. Beginners welcome.

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Federal government announces significant efforts to reduce homelessness

WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties for affordable housing and homelessness services, making resources available to a select number of

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Ste. Genevieve teen suffers minor injuries in crash on Zell Road

JEFFERSON CITY – A 17-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman received minor injuries in a traffic crash on Zell Road Friday evening.   According to the report prepared by Missouri State Highway Patrol Master Sergeant W. B. Sevier a 17-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman who was a passenger was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.   Msgt

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Merry Christmas!

  By Jason Smith, member of Congress Merry Christmas! It’s that very special time of year where we get together with loved ones and celebrate our long-time family traditions. Christmas is a joyous time, but it can also be stressful – whether it’s driving long hours to visit family, running to the grocery store to

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