JEFFERSON CITY – On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will participate with local officials in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) of public infrastructure in 29 counties following a stretch of severe storms that have heavily impacted several regions of the state beginning […]
By Gwen Moore Schweiss Published at the author’s request Disclaimer : these are my opinions and my right of freedom of speech. Please Read and come to your own conclusions PERRYVILLE – Here we have our local newspaper reporting my resignation of the Perry County hospital board and also the Perry County
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SPRINGFIELD – The late Chester native Don Welge is among those being inducted into the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Hall of Fame Thursday, June 25, which will recognize the people, products and companies that have made an enduring impact on the state’s manufacturing industry. Established in 2024, the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates more
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has fulfilled its constitutionally required responsibility to transfer funds generated by Missouri’s medical and adult-use marijuana programs for Fiscal Year 2026, as authorized by the General Assembly, to the agencies outlined in Article XIV, Section 1 and Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution.
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Sponsors include American Legion Post 487, Buena Vista National Bank, Camille Fieschi Chappius Memorial, Chester Chamber of Commerce, Chester Eagles 3252, Chester Educational Association, Chester High School Alumni, and Chester Masonic Lodge No. 72 By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals
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JEFFERSON CITY—Native pollinating insects are a diverse group that includes bees of all sizes, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies, and moths. Without them, life as we know it would cease to exist. The State of Missouri recently joined a growing list of entities acknowledging and educating others on the vital role of pollinators to life
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives the Office of Lieutenant Governor while it was under the watch of current Governor Mike Kehoe a “good” rating. The audit is one regularly conducted by the State Auditor’s Office when a statewide officeholder leaves office. The review of Kehoe’s time
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has released the following statement after Judge Zhang issued a ruling in Comprehensive Health v. Missouri: “My heart is broken by today’s ruling. This is exactly the Pandora’s box we warned of, and the women of Missouri will pay the price. “This radical decision gives abortion providers a free pass to
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff at several libraries across southeast Missouri in July for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no registration required. July 7 at Regional Riverside Libraries Jackson -9:00 – 10:00
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not cool to be hot,” Funkenbusch
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