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Patrol Launches ‘Show-Me Shield’ Suspicious Activity Reporting Site

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The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol today announced the launch of a new site for the public to report suspicious activity in Missouri: “Show-Me Shield” has replaced the Missouri SafeNation app. Show-Me Shield, which can be accessed here, or by visiting www.showmeshield.mo.gov, is now available for the public to […]

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Jefferson College Renames Two Buildings to Honor Former College Presidents

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HILLSBORO, Mo. –  Jefferson College will formally dedicate the former Technology Center as B. Ray Henry Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. on the Hillsboro campus. The public is invited to attend.   Dr. B. Ray Henry, who served as the college’s president from 1970 to 1989 and remains its longest-serving leader,

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Ste. Genevieve Soil & Water Announces Lady Landowner Tour

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Ste. Genevieve Soil & Water Conservation District invites area women landowners to participate in the 2026 Lady Landowner Tour, a full‑day educational event designed to support local land stewardship and provide hands‑on learning opportunities. The tour will take place on September 3, 2026, and will highlight forest management practices, cost‑share programs, and agricultural management tools

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Lady beetles and aphids: Why releases often fall short

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Lady beetle larva. Lady beetles, or ladybugs, are among

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Highway Patrol promotes Captain Jason N. Crites

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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the promotion of Captain Jason N. Crites effective September 1, 2026. Capt. Crites will be promoted to the rank of major and will transfer to General Headquarters, Jefferson City, where he will serve as the bureau commander of the Executive Services Bureau. Crites

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Illinois State Police’s New Bicycle Response Team Increases Community Engagement

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) new Bicycle Response Team is on a roll this summer as it hits the streets of the Illinois State Fair for the first of many large-scale events the Team is expected to attend in support of ISP’s mission of protecting public safety. The Bicycle Response Team was established

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen set work session agenda

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AGENDABudget Work SessionSTE. GENEVIEVE BOARD OF ALDERMENThursday – August 20, 2026City Hall, 165 S 4th Street6:00 p.m.CALL TO ORDERAPPROVAL OF AGENDABUSINESS ITEMSDepartment Presentations1. Introduction / Overview2. Community Development3. Tourism4. Police5. Street/Parks6. Water/Sewer7. Administration/LegislativeBOARD CAN FINALIZE CAPITAL REQUESTS, INCREASES, RATE OF PAY (Step Increase or StepIncrease + 3.8%)ANY OTHER BUSINESSADJOURNMENTAny person requiring special accommodations (i.e. qualified

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