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Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025.   Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted these Missouri highlights:   Missouri had 136,000 job openings in December, compared to 137,000 job openings in November. The job openings rate for Missouri […]

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Macomb Republican sounds off on Pritzker and Bears move

SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the Chicago Bears eyeing a possible move to Indiana, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker weighed in about his concern for the cost to Indiana taxpayers.   Missing from Pritzker’s comments was any concern for the Illinois families paying the billions of dollars in tax hikes imposed on them during Pritzker’s time in

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Learn about fish cleaning with MDC virtual series starting Mar. 4

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning March 4, 11, 18 and 26. Details for the Pond to Plate series include: Learn

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Jefferson College to unveil transformed fine arts center

HILLSBORO, MO – Marking 50 years since its theater’s original construction, Jefferson College will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newly renovated Fine Arts Building on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   The event, themed “Golden Opportunity,” invites the community to experience a facility reimagined for the next half-century of creativity. The extensive

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Illinois given ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 non-citizen truck licenses issued illegally

SPRINGFIELD – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently issued a written ultimatum to both Gov. JB Pritzker and Kevin Duesterhaus, the state director of driver services under Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and listed several cases of drivers were in violation of the law.    “I need our state partners to understand that they work

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Heritage Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission meeting held Monday, February 23 have been released.   Minutes HERITAGE COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve, MO February 23, 2026 5:30pm   Call to Order at 5:30 pm   Roll Call: Commissioners Casey Benner, Tom Hooper, Whitney Tucker, Mark Buchhiet, and Alderman Patrick Fahey were present

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Girl Scout earns Silver Award during American Heart Month by launching Heart Health website

ST. LOUIS, MO – In honor of American Heart Month this February, local Girl Scout Nadia Snee is helping families take charge of their heart health. Nadia has earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award for creating an educational website designed to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention for people of all ages. Heart

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Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC joins Saint Francis Pain Management Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC to Pain Management Center. Valerie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2025. She is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.     The Pain Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center helps people suffering from acute

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