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Justice Department announces results of Operation Spring Cleaning

WASINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the FBI to combat gang-related threats and enhance public safety. The operation coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement and targeted the illegal flow of firearms and narcotics in our communities. The operation began […]

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Hawley provision to fight child trafficking passes senate

WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) provision to combat child exploitation passed the Senate. The provision, as part of the broader reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, will provide DHS with $108.5 million to hire 200 new child exploitation investigators and analysts. DHS currently employs only 7 full-time specialists to identify these victims. “The Senate

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Hawley keynotes American Compass New World Gala: ‘Artificial Intelligence will not choose moral Liberty’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered the keynote address at the American Compass New World Gala, presenting on the foundation of our country and its moral covenant. He contrasted our founding with the dangers of artificial intelligence that threaten to unravel the very fabric of this nation.   Senator Hawley said, “For we are confronting now

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday, June 11

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday, June 11.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda June 11, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Linda Schafer                                                                        Tourism-Brenda

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Average price of gasoline in Missouri falls 15.0 cents a gallon

BOSTON – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 15.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.86/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 33.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.02/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy price

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Attorney General Hanaway announces partnership with it’s a penalty to combat human trafficking

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has partnered with It’s a Penalty to combat human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026™. This campaign brings together leading cities, multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and sport ambassadors across three host nations. “As we host a

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Youth leaders gather for learning, fun at 4-H State Congress

COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 200 Missouri 4-H members and volunteers gathered on the University of Missouri campus in May for the 80th annual Missouri 4-H State Congress, a leadership event designed for youths in grades nine through 12.     The 2026 Missouri 4-H State Congress drew more than 200 Missouri 4-H members and

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Young Grovespring angler catches record redhorse

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Memphis Nelson of Grovespring on recently catching a state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of May 16 on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River in Laclede County. Memphis Nelson of Grovespring caught this state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of

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