JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the July Fourth holiday: Nine persons died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, and […]
SEDALIA – The 2026 Missouri State Fair will include Military Flag Retreat Ceremony each day of the fair. It is a cherished daily tradition that honors the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our nation. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with our “Show-Me Stars and Stripes” theme, we are
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 42.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 59.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) urges consumers to take simple steps to protect their vehicles from theft and understand their insurance coverage during Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. DCI joins the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in raising awareness about ways drivers can reduce their risk of an unexpected
CHESTER — Two persons were involved in a traffic crash on Route 3 in Randolph County, Illinois Friday, July 3rd. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office the crash happened about 10:25 a.m. 3.5 miles north of Shawneetown Trail when a southbound 2004 Chevy pick up driven by 70-year-old Dennis D. Guethle of Chester
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Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park. This year, Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is bringing the 250th commemoration to the local community through special events and a new exhibit. August 8th and 9th, the park will host Celebrate America.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Red Bud, Illinois resident is one of five persons the SIU Alumni Association has selected to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Jonathan A. Tallman graduated from SIU-C in 1998. He is currently the superintendent of Red Bud Community Unit School
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 10 counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April 23-28, 2026. “Local officials have worked tirelessly and in
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Board of Aldermen will have a regular meeting Tuesday July 7 at 6:30 p.m., in the city hall council chambers, 215 North West Street, Perryville, MO 63775. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: PV Agenda 070726
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