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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JEFFERSON CITY – A 38-year-old Perryville man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Route O in Perry County Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Mercy Hospital South by an Air Evac medical helicopter. The patrol says the crash happened when the eastbound 2004 Harley
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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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COLUMBIA – A Ste. Genevieve woman was among those graduating this summer from the University of Missouri. Marysa Lyn Flieg was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Rec, Sport Tourism with a Minor in Business. She was among 923 Tigers who earned degrees and a spot on the summer 2025 graduation list.
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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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STE. GENEVIEVE — Emma Gegg is the Rotary Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School. Emma is the daughter of Rodney and Kacey Gegg. Emma’s scholastic honors include being ranked in the top 10% of her class and earning Summa Cum Laude. Emma is also a member of
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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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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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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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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released a report of arrests and incidents for the week ending September 12. Arrested Persons: 6 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 5 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 2 Animal Control: 14 Bomb
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