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SGCMH medical staff announces 2026 scholarship recipients

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Medical Staff is pleased to announce Kennedi Fischer and Lauren Wolk as the two recipients of its annual $2,000 scholarships. Fischer graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School and Wolk graduated from Valle Catholic High School.     Kennedi is the daughter of Patrick and Jamie […]

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Scam uses Missouri State Highway Patrol’s name/image

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) is warning the public of a recent scam targeting residents. A growing number of financial fraud cases have been reported across the state and country, resulting in significant financial loss to individuals.   In a recent investigation conducted by DDCC,

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Rep. Don Mayhew calls on Governor for a special session: Highlighting protection of Missourians from AI Data Centers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Don Mayhew (R-124) has announced that he has spearheaded an effort alongside a coalition of fellow members of the Missouri House of Representatives urging Governor Mike Kehoe to call a Special Session of the General Assembly.   The proposed session is hoped to specifically address the pressing challenges and

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July at the Altenburg and Perryville Riverside Regional Libraries

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in July 2026.   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

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Dozens of Missouri Medicaid fraudsters steal more than $613,000

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that 24 defendants have been charged in connection with more than $613,000 in alleged fraud, from across the state, as part of the Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) ongoing efforts to combat Medicaid fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. “Our office is putting

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DNR issues hazardous waste permit to resource recycling facility

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a final hazardous waste permit for The Doe Run Company’s Buick Resource Recycling Facility. The permit allows the company to continue operating at its Boss facility. Doe Run operates a hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facility at the site, located at 18594 Highway

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CPSC shares fireworks safety tips as America turns 250

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation’s most enduring traditions—fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate responsibly and follow a few simple safety precautions to help prevent injuries. Every year, fireworks cause thousands of preventable injuries. 

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Attorney General Hanaway shares firework safety tips

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As our country approaches our 250th Anniversary, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging residents to use precautions to safely celebrate the Fourth of July. “It is an exciting and historical moment for our country, but I encourage Missourians to celebrate responsibly,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Independence Day brings traffic to our roads, boats to

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Here Comes the King: World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the 2026 Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA, MO – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will march into the Missouri State Fair, Aug. 13-23, in Sedalia, in partnership with County Distributing and Anheuser-Busch.   The Clydesdales will be stalled just east of the Mathewson Exhibition Center, and the eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the iconic turn-of-the-century beer wagon various times

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Team Missouri athletes open 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with wins, personal records, and acts of sportsmanship

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.— Team Missouri kicked off preliminary competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Monday, with athletes from across the state posting wins, personal bests, and moments of sportsmanship on Day 1 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine.   Missouri’s delegation

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