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As spring sets in, IDNR issues reminder to avoid handling wild animals and birds

SPRINGFIELD – As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild.    Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other […]

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Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau donates to SEMO NASV to support survivors of abuse

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau has presented a charitable donation to the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) in support of its ongoing mission to provide compassionate care and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault.     As part of Zonta’s commitment to advancing the status

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Annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest opens

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 16th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest runs through June 6th and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture, which have been

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Storm dumps copious amounts of rainfall on River Region

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve City Administrator reported Saturday on the status of the city.   He said Alliance Water Resources was out cleaning dirt and gravel off the streets Saturday after Friday night’s flash flood.  Four inches of rain fell Friday evening in addition to the 1 ½ inches we had from Wednesday &

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Saluki Remembrance Day ceremony is April 16

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will remember 10 faculty, staff and students who have passed away during the 2024-2025 academic year with a ceremony at 1 p.m. April 16, in the Student Center Ballrooms. The inaugural ceremony will provide a time for reflection, remembrance and connection with the families and friends of

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Rep. Smith, Missouri delegation urge federal disaster declaration following Missouri tornados

WASHINGTON – Missouri Representative Jason Smith (MO-08), along with Rep. Wesley Bell (MO-01), Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Reps. Ann Wagner, Sam Graves, Mark Alford, Eric Burlison, Emmanuel Cleaver, and Bob Onder led a letter to President Donald J. Trump respectfully requesting he grant Governor Mike Kehoe’s request to immediately authorize a federal disaster

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Perry County School District 32 will meet Wednesday evening

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education will meet Wednesday evening,   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Regular Meeting – Open Session Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Career Center Multipurpose Room 7:00 p.m   Open Session called to order Pledge

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NWS storm reports

ST. LOUIS, Mo. and Paducah, Kent. – The National Weather Service offices in St. Louis and Paducah passed along these reports from the Wednesday afternoon storms. A few power poles down in Dupo in St Clair County due to thunderstorm winds. 1.75 inch hail north of O’Fallon in St. Clair County. Tornado one mile from

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