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Missouri DHSS announces possible measles exposure in St. Louis

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — A confirmed case of measles from an out-of-state resident was reported to have traveled through St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) following a domestic flight between 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 7. On STL grounds, the individual was in Terminal 2, at baggage claim, and rode Parking Spot shuttle #3 to the parking area. Those potentially exposed during the individual’s flight are […]

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Missouri Black Caucus mourns death of Rev. Jesse Jackson

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Legislative Black Caucus joins the nation and the global community in mourning the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Rev. Jackson’s life was a testament to courage, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to justice. As a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and founder

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MDC and MU Extension thank Missouri Master Naturalists for 2025 accomplishments

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) thank Missouri’s 937 Master Naturalists for volunteering more than 82,000 hours to conserving Missouri’s natural resources in 2025. Missouri Master Naturalists are volunteers who participate in chapter-based natural resource education and conservation programs within their communities. The program is

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Made-in-Missouri film and TV productions spent $40.7 million in 2025

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Film Office and the Department of Economic Development’s Business Opportunities Division have announced that 54 productions that qualified for the state’s film incentive spent $40.7 million while filming in the Show-Me State in 2025. The Motion Media Production Tax Credit program authorized nearly $15.7 million in production incentives for 54

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First measles case of 2026 identified in Metro East Area

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting this year’s first confirmed case of measles in the state in an adult residing in the Metro East area. The individual recently returned from travel out of state.    IDPH is working with local, state and federal health officials to investigate all potential locations where

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Elizabeth Hall achieves CT Certification at Memorial Hospital

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CHESTER – Elizabeth Hall, Radiologic Technologist at Memorial Hospital, has officially earned her CT (Computed Tomography) certification. This accomplishment highlights her dedication to advancing her skills and providing highquality diagnostic imaging care to patients.     Elizabeth has been connected to Memorial Hospital since high school, beginning with her participation in the Medical Explorers program

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Does it matter what day of the week you fill your tank?

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BOSTON, Mass. – GasBuddy®, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, has released new analysis identifying the cheapest and most expensive days of the week to buy gasoline in all 50 states. Based on an analysis of daily statewide fuel prices over the past year, GasBuddy found that Sunday is

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Congressman Smith announces 2026 Art Competition

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries from high school students across southeast and south central Missouri.   “Southern Missouri is filled with incredibly gifted young artists, and I’m proud to highlight the creativity of the Show-Me State in the halls of

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