JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, exactly one year since being sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities and budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Governor’s address centered on delivering a responsible, conservative […]
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region decreased 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported. Energy prices fell 2.1 percent, led by declining gasoline prices. The index for all items less food and energy remained unchanged in December, while
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CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. following a 7 p.m. bond hearing in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL. Tentative Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:30 p.m.
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Scores of high school and community college students from all over Southern Illinois will compete for scholarships and prestige at the 28th annual Accounting Challenge, set for Jan. 23 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Students from around the region enjoy participating in the thought-provoking team-building competition at
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EVANSVILLE, IN – Two Randolph County Students at the University of Evansville have been named to the Dean’s List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade point
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting held January 8, 2026 have been released.
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RED BUD – Illinois State Represenative David Friess has announced he is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring back Mobile DMV services to his district in 2026. These events will give residents a convenient opportunity to take care of DMV services close to home. Appointments can be made by
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest report. 26-year-old Dwayne L. Crawford of Cape Girardeau was arrested at 10:53 pm Monday in Perry County on a pedestrian violation out of Cape Girardeau. He was being held in the Perry County Jail pending the posting of bond.
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County is taking a proactive step toward strengthening local emergency response efforts by hosting its first training session with the American Red Cross to begin forming a local Disaster Action Team (DAT). The American Red Cross training, that was facilitated through Perry County Emergency Management, was held Saturday, January 10, at
