JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average […]
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The Board of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame 2026 inductees. Inductees require a Missouri connection, honorable military service, and must have contributed exceptionally to the community, the state and/or the nation. Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus one honorary inductee. All exemplify
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ROLLA, Mo. – Five students from the River Region were among more than 1,000 graduates who received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.5% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 5.6%, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The index for food declined 0.1% over the month, while the index
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the remaining legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Third General Assembly. “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of all the legislation sent to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “I appreciate the
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted. The plains spotted
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STE/ GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the July 9th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Kirk W. McFarland 48, Chester, arrested July 8, 2026, by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Jesse T. Elder 43, Carbondale, arrested July 10, 2026, by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for DUI &
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Dylan Bledsoe of Perryville has been named to the Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Preparing for care giving often brings difficult and confusing decisions, especially when it comes to money. To help older adults and their families navigate these challenges, University of Missouri Extension is launching The Finances of Caregiving Program, a four-session virtual class designed to help participants understand key financial issues and plan ahead
