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Full closure of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 intersection begins Feb. 26

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GLEN CARBON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a full closure of the intersection of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 in Madison County starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.   During the closure, traffic will not be permitted on Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 at the intersection. Both eastbound and westbound Illinois […]

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Attorney General Hanaway secures guilty plea from St. Louis Medicaid fraudster who preyed on childhood friend

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) secured a guilty plea from Darryl Harris regarding a Medicaid Fraud scheme preying on a childhood acquaintance known to be cognitively challenged. “Medicaid Fraud is often perpetrated by someone close to the victim.” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Missouri tax dollars

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Applications for the American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy are now open

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy.   The joint program between the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the American Legion is looking for young men and women ages 16-18 to join the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy for

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Speaking Dragons shine at Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons had a standout showing at the Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Each SGHS competitor earned a medal, capping a strong close to the regular season! Results include: Caiden Breeden and Tegan Graves — 1st place, Duet Acting   Lucy

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SGHS students crowned junior attendants at 2026 King’s Ball

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STE. GENEVIEVE –  Two Ste. Genevieve High School students were crowned junior attendants at the 2026 King’s Ball Saturday.     Corbin Gray and Camille Melahn were selected as junior attendants after Gray discovered the traditional bean in his slice of King’s Cake, a long-standing custom associated with the celebration.   The honor connects students

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report release

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Wyatt W. Rackley 21, Tilden, arrested February 2, 2026 by Sparta Police for battery and mob action.  Pretrial Release   Alexis E. Lopez 19, Tilden, arrested February 2, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated battery & mob action.  Is incarcerated.   Seth N.

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MSHP arrest reports

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its arrest reports.   Among those listed as arrested:   45-year-old Curtis W. Marr of Jefferson City at 2:44 p.m. Sunday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Maries County for non-support. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve  County Jail pending

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