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MDC community forester encourages Missourians to get outside this summer

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in quiet lakes, paddling scenic rivers, or just enjoying a walk in your local conservation area, getting outside can refresh your […]

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Jefferson College celebrates Class of 2025 graduates

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HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College honored the Class of 2025 with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, at the Hillsboro campus field house. The events recognized students who completed degrees and certificates in fall 2024, spring 2025 and the upcoming summer 2025 terms.   A total of 706 students graduated this year, earning 589

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Hit and run traffic crash in Ste. Genevieve County injures Farmington teen

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JEFFERSON CITY – Authorities are looking for the driver of a 2009 Dodge 2500 with extensive damage which allegedly left the scene of a traffic crash that sent a 19-year-old Farmington woman to Parkland Health Center for treatment of minor injuries.   According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report the suspect truck was eastbound

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28 new troopers graduate from MSHP Law Enforcement Academy

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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The ceremony took place at 9 a.m. at the Patrol Academy gymnasium. The 123rd Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 2, 2025. The

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16 students complete Memorial Hospital Babysitting Class

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CHESTER – On June 17, 16 students completed the Child and Babysitting Safety Class at Memorial Hospital in Chester. They gained essential skills to become responsible and trusted caregivers.     Newly Certified Babysitters: Emma Bogard, Sophia Bogard, Gracelynn Cole, Reese Ebers, Josie Fisher, Kaylee Gerlach, Hailey Jaimet, Harper Jany, Elora Keyser, Lucas Maes, Camron

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West Nile Virus specimens confirmed in 17 Illinois counties

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is underway in Illinois. With this comes the risk of West Nile virus (WNV), which has been confirmed from environmental samples in 17 counties around the state so far this year. The reminder comes

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U.S. Supreme Court affirms Missouri’s right to protect children from gender mutilation

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that, six months after Missouri became the first state to successfully defend one of these laws, the United States Supreme Court handed down a major victory to Missouri and other states seeking to protect children from irreversible gender transition procedures.   In United States v. Skrmetti,

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Perryville police reports

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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest reports.   Danniel J. Stueve (age not provided) of Perryville was cited at 1:17 p.m. June 4th for allowing an animal to run at large in the 200 block of South Waters Street.   36-year-old Matthew Davis of Perryville was cited for theft by

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Perry County Coalition of Democrats & Progressives to meet

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Coalition of Democrats & Progressives will meet Thursday June 26th at 6 p.m. at Huatulco Mexican Kitchen, 308 Perry Plaza in Perryville,     The Vice Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party, Yvonne Reeves-Chong will be speaking to the Democratic Central Committee meeting/happy hour.   Ms. Reeves-Chong will talk about

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