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Do you have what it takes? MSHP seeks applicants for class

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 127th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson City, MO.   Those who successfully complete testing will move forward in a multi-phase selection process. This process is designed to identify […]

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Apply now for Summer Youth Transportation Conference

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in

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State seeks organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise have no access to healthy meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price

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Sparta Community Hospital expands access to care

SPARTA – Sparta Community Hospital is expanding access to primary care for families in the Trico and Steeleville areas through enhanced Mobile Health Clinic services at Trico, paired with continued, reliable clinic hours in Steeleville. This expansion reflects the hospital’s commitment to Believe in Better by making care more accessible, more convenient, and closer to

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River Region students graduate from SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Southeast Missouri State University honored all students who completed their degrees during the fall commencement ceremonies held Saturday, December 13.   River Region students are listed alphabetically by last name:   Megan Aubuchon of St. Mary Vanessa Booth of Perryville Bunny Boughamer of Ste. Genevieve Addie Brewer of Perryville Anna Brewer of

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Restoring a Health Care System that Puts Patients First

By Jason Smth, member of Congress   WSHINGTON, D.C. – For too many American families, workers, and seniors, health care is increasingly unaffordable, with double digit premium increases now going into effect on an annual basis. When many Americans think of health insurance, they think of higher costs, soaring deductibles, denied claims, and increased stress

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   66-year-old Michael J. Fiordimonda of St. Louis at 6:42 p.m. Saturday in Ste. Genevieve County for driving while suspeded or revoked, leaving the scene of a traffic crash, and possession of a controlled

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Kenneth Simpson found guilty in death of Hermann police officer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office had secured a guilty verdict against Kenneth Lee Simpson for the shooting death of a law enforcement officer.   A jury found Simpson guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon,

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