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Ste. Gen, Perry Counties among higher paying counties in Mo

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released County Employment and Wages in Missouri – First Quarter 2025.   The report shows national rankings of wage levels, wage growth, and employment changes for the seven large counties in Missouri compared to the 372 largest counties in the United […]

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New law enacts penalties for interfering with first responders

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is drawing attention to a new Missouri law which took effect last month.   The department says Senate Bill 669, which officially took effect on August 28, 2025 creates a new offense under Missouri Revised Statute Section 574.207, titled Interference with a First Responder.   The law

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Illinois Treasurer Frerichs marks Bright Start’s 25th Anniversary

SPRINGFIELD – As Bright Start 529 turns 25, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing record asset growth to more than $14 billion for Illinois’ flagship 529 college savings plan.   The news comes as the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office kicks off College Savings Month, which falls in September. Sponsored and launched by the State of

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Eleanor McKlin is September Elks Student of the Month at SGHS

STE. GENEVIEVE — Eleanor McKlin has been named the Elks Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Eleanor is the daughter of Athena and Mark McKlin.   Eleanor’s scholastic honors include: being ranked No. 1 in her graduating class; being in the Top 10 Percent of her class; and

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DESE recommends removing 177 child care licensing rules

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo— The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Childhood completed its recommendation of changes to the Missouri child care licensing rules, as required in Executive Order 25-15.   The order called for a 10 percent reduction of the state’s child care licensing regulations to reduce duplication, improve clarity, and

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United Way of SEMO receives AmeriCorps Grant

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) has been awarded a $250,000 AmeriCorps grant to launch the region’s only Childcare Resource Center.   The regional hub is dedicated to strengthening childcare access and support for families across Southeast Missouri. While the center will not provide direct childcare, it will support and expand

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