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Average gasoline prices rise nearly 16 cents a gallon in Missouri

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 16.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.   […]

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Attorney General Hanaway announces Missourians’ top consumer complaints in 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In recognition of Consumer Protection Week, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the top ten most common consumer complaints handled by the Office in 2025. In total, the Office received more than 104,000 consumer complaints and inquiries in 2025.  “The reports we receive from the public are not just complaints, they are

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YMCA shares updates on programs and Sports Complex use

STE. GENEVIEVE –  Families will be pleased to learn that the Ste. Genevieve County YMCA has added Child Watch, a new service designed to support parents while they focus on their wellness goals. Child Watch allows household members to bring their children ages 6 weeks to 7 years for supervised care while adults use the facility. This addition reflects the Y’s ongoing

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USDA investment will expand agricultural fertilizer access for Illinois farmers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega today announced that the agency is providing a $1 million loan to the Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative. The loan will re-lend funds to Beaver Creek Ag LLC. The company, which sells agricultural chemicals and fertilizer to the farming community, will use the funding

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Ten fire departments respond to brush fire on Martin Road

WOLF CREEK – The Wolf Creek Fire Protection District along with Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District were called out Friday by a report of a brush fire on Martin Rd.     Wolf Creek was also aided by the following departments and districts: Doe Run Fire Protection District, Leadington Fire Department, Farmington Missouri Fire

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Smith co-sponsors National FFA Week resolution, celebrates Future Farmers in Southeast Missouri

SALEM, Mo. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) is once again co-sponsoring the bipartisan National FFA Week Resolution alongside FFA Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01). This resolution recognizes the vital role the Future Farmers of America (FFA) plays in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening rural

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SIU will recognize March as Women’s History Month with a variety of events

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “Leading with Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” is the theme for this year’s Women’s History Month as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates the achievements of women and looks to the future.   (Above) The Six Triple Eight will be shown at 6 p.m. March 27 at the Student

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