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Raja maintains lead in Illinois senate race

SPRINGFIELD – As the leading Democratic candidates for US Senate participated in the first official debate of the primary, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leads the field with 32.1 percent, with Lt. Governor Juilana Stratton in second place with 20.7 percent, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in third place with 11.4 percent. In the previous Illinois Poll conducted […]

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Real estate market statistics report – December/Year-End 2025

COLUMBIA, MO – Missouri REALTORS® has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for December 2025. Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,209 residential properties in December. The median sales price increased by 6 percent compared to last year, coming in at $272,000. The average residential sale price also increased 4.4 percent from last year to

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Registration open for Feb. 18-19 Grain Marketing Workshop

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension, with support by Missouri Corn Producers and their checkoff, is offering corn and soybean producers a opportunity to strengthen their marketing skills through the “Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop,” set for Feb. 18-19 at the Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia. This two-day workshop is designed for growers who want

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Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for February

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573

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St. Louis woman charged in pet health not-for-profit scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office has filed felony charges against Constance K. Kruse, for allegedly defrauding consumers in connection with a pet health not-for-profit scheme. “The injury or illness of a family pet can be devastating,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “It is unacceptable that a scammer would prey on Missourians

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State marks third consecutive year of declining traffic fatalities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri leaders have announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.   Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety

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Women Legislators of Missouri announce scholarship opportunity for young women

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.   The WLM scholarship program was established to support the higher education goals of female high school seniors. Each year, the program awards

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You could win a $1,000 scholarship for early FAFSA completion

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Southeast Missouri State University is encouraging new first-time undergraduate and new first-time transfer undergraduate students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by offering a special scholarship incentive. To promote early financial planning, SEMO will award through a random drawing, 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to eligible students

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State offers guidance to Missourians impacted by winter weather

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following this weekend’s winter weather impacting much of the state, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds Missourians who have questions or concerns about their insurance coverage to contact DCI’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov.     “Insurance is not always the first thing people think about when they’re preparing for winter

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