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Purchase your state fair grandstand concert and event tickets

SEDALIA – Tickets to all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, are still on sale!   These tickets are available through Etix.com, by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849 and for purchase at the Missouri State Fair Box Office, located on the Fairgrounds in Sedalia.    Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m.

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Prairie Du Rocher girl dies in Monroe County shooting

WATERLOO – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old female.   On July 21, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m., the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS were dispatched to 5925 State Route 3 in Waterloo, Illinois, for a medical emergency involving the girl.   Within minutes, Monroe

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Friess Frame

By Illinois State Representative David Friess RED BUD, Illinois – As we move through a busy season here in the 115th District, I’m reminded every day what an honor it is to serve as your State Representative! Whether it’s connecting with constituents at local events, tackling critical issues in Springfield, or working directly with community

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Perry County School District No. 32 announces 2025 open house information

PERRYVILLE – District 32 schools are offering traditional open houses this fall to allow students and their parents/caregivers to meet teachers, obtain schedules, arrange transportation and daycare, and have students’ fall school photos taken. District administrators will also be available at all Open Houses to answer questions and receive feedback related to the storm recovery

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   59-year-old Kenny L. Tarver of St. Louis was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Perry County on a Cape Girardeau charge of failing to appear for violation of financial responsibility and contempt of court and on

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Equine shows starting this week for the 2025 Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA – The 4-H and FFA Horse Show kicks off on Wednesday, July 23, marking the start of an exciting lineup of equine shows and competitions at the Missouri State Fair!   The 4-H and FFA Horse Show runs July 23–27 in the Mathewson Exhibition Center, Donnelly Arena, and Coliseum. For full details, including classes

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