COLUMBIA, Mo. – Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, good weather and delicious food with family and friends. But before you head outside, make sure foodborne illness doesn’t spoil your day, said Kantha Channaiah, University of Missouri Extension food safety expert. “Outdoor settings can present food safety challenges due to […]
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PERRYVILLE – The Addams Family Musical is playing at Perry Park Center on Friday, July 10th at 7 PM, Saturday, July 11th at 7 PM, and Sunday, July 12th at 2 PM. The cast includes over 40 people. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Based on characters created
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 July Board of Education meeting has been moved to Wednesday, July 15. The agenda for the July meeting will be posted and available on the district website by Friday, July 10. Board meetings are held in the District 32 Central Office on the lower level
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1–31 for a shot at more than 140 managed deer hunts throughout the state. There are hunts for archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at designated conservation areas, parks, national wildlife refuges, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A small, hard-to-spot insect is making a big entrance in Missouri. The Asian needle ant, with its painful sting and potential impacts on both people and forests, has now been confirmed in the state. For many Missourians, including University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff, it was a relatively unfamiliar
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U.S. SENATE — Last week, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, held a hearing titled “Protecting American Citizenship IV: America 250 and Reclaiming American Citizenship.” Senator Schmitt highlighted how our nation’s Founding Fathers risked everything to declare American independence and establish our nation. 250 years later, Senator Schmitt
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SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route DD in Ste. Genevieve and Washington counties. This section of roadway is located from Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County to Route T in Washington County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. While work is underway, a 10-foot width restriction will be in place, and a pilot car will be used to direct
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Beginning July 1, Missouri State Parks is offering visitors to state parks and historic sites the opportunity to honor the men and women who have served our country through our Veterans Roundup Program. Visitors will have the chance to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the funds
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FREEBURG, IL – Join us and donate blood at the 20th annual American Red Cross blood drive honoring former Belleville Police Sergeant Jon Brough and all first responders on Tuesday, July 7, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S Route 159 in Freeburg. This drive is proudly sponsored by the September 11
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: James P. Lobisch 34, Steeleville, arrested June 22, 2026 by Steeleville Police for criminal sexual assault. Pretrial Release. Michael P. Zaccheus 47, Ellis Grove, arrested June 22, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of
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