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Missouri farmers undermined by Senate proposal on Clean Fuel Tax Credit

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Policy Chairman Ryan Wilson released the following statement in response to the Senate Finance Committee’s proposed language for the Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit:   “Missouri soybean farmers were encouraged by last week’s EPA announcement supporting increased domestic biofuel volumes. The move was a clear signal […]

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July 4th at Kaskaskia will focus on the Liberty Bell of the West

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CHESTER – The celebration on July 4th, 2025, at Kaskaskia, Ill., will again proudly present the LIBERTY BELL OF THE WEST as an honored 1741 historic 650 pound bell that rang in liberty to the Illinois Country when in 1778 George Rogers Clark and his Long Knives arrived and captured the British garrison stationed there. 

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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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Perry, Ste. Genevieve County air quality is good so far

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PERRYVILLE – The Missouri side of the River Region has had good air quality so far in 2025 with the first official day of summer nearing.   Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Comission Executive Director Jeremy Tanz reported the figures this week.   “We have hit the halfway point of June with the first official day

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MSHP report

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JEFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   56-year-old Sherry A. Kettlekamp of Dittmer at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a Jefferson County charge of failing to appear on a charge of expired license. She was being held

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Missouri monthly jobs report

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 3,700 jobs in May 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 3,600 jobs and government employment increased by 100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 10,900 jobs from May 2024 to

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MDC, Mineral Area College partner for invasive Callery pear tree removal

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PARK HILLS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with Mineral Area College in Park Hills for the recent removal of invasive Callery pear trees on-campus, through MDC’s Community Conservation Cost-Share program.     Mineral Area College in Park Hills (shown here) before the removal of invasive Callery pear trees on-campus, through MDC’s

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