JEFFERSON CITY — A 66-year-old man from Ensenada, Mexico received minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when the 2023 BMW XS he was driving south on I-55 ran off the right side of the highway, struck a tree and overturned, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The man was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by a Ste. […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Squirrel hunting is a rewarding and accessible hunting activity with deep roots in Missouri. This abundant game animal was an important resource for many throughout Missouri’s history. While hunting squirrels may not be as popular as deer or turkey today, squirrels still provide enjoyable hunting and excellent table fare for those who pursue
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has resolved multiple investigations involving alleged violations of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, ensuring employees received access to paid leave benefits required under state law. The investigations involved employers across Illinois in a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, and home services. In each
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Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Naomi Meinertz, extension state specialist in aging; Candace Rodman, assistant extension professor, MU College of Health Sciences; Steve Ball, extension state fitness specialist and curators distinguished professor, MU College of Health Sciences; and Kelsey Weitzel, associate extension professor, MU College of Health
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CHICAGO – On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $5 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs: the Route 66 Grant Program ($2 million), the International Tourism Grant Program ($1 million), and the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2 million). Eligible entities can apply
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PERRYVILLE – To raise awareness about food insecurity in Perry County, the University of Missouri Extension Office in Perry County and the Perry County Extension Council are inviting the community to participate in the fourth annual Feeding Perry County Food Drive. The food drive will be held until July 31 with specific nutrient-dense food items
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a man who used stolen identities to fraudulently apply for pandemic loans, file tax returns and seek state benefits to 39 months in prison. Judge Limbaugh also ordered Myles Benjamin Depew, 35, of Cape Girardeau, to pay $25,000 restitution to the
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by Caleb Jones Last weekend, Lindsey and Charlie headed out of town for a dance competition. Max and I had other plans. While they were packing dance shoes and hair spray, we were loading turkey decoys, camouflage and enough shotgun shells to make every gobbler in Audrain County nervous. We headed up to our
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Missouri unanimously ruled in favor of Missouri FIRST Map and Governor Mike Kehoe’s authority to call an extraordinary session: “This opinion represents yet another win for the people of Missouri and the Missouri FIRST Map, and another loss for
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Board will meet tonight for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room, 165 S. 4th Street, Ste. Genevieve Mo. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: AGENDA STE. GENEVIEVE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MAY 27, 2026
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