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Missouri convenes Environmental Crimes Task Force

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – After a roughly 25-year hiatus, Missouri has reconvened an Environmental Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute violations of state and federal environmental laws. Missouri’s task force combines local, state and federal law enforcement, prosecutors and environmental regulators who will focus on crimes like illegal dumping, hazardous waste disposal, illegal discharges into […]

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Jefferson Co. 911 starts citizen feedback, engagement program

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Missouri – Jefferson County 911 Dispatch has launched a citizen engagement and feedback program designed to strengthen communication and transparency within the community it serves.   The new system, called PowerEngage, uses text messaging to allow residents to share their feedback after both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The program officially launched

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Illinois OSFM and ‘Camp I Am Me’ unite to promote burn safety

More than 398,000 people sought medical care for burns in the United States in 2021   SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and ‘Camp I Am Me’ by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance are partnering to raise awareness about the importance for burn prevention during this week’s Burn Awareness Week.  

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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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