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Five local students named to Missouri State Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 1,100 students were named […]

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Falls Prevention Awareness Month helps older adults in Missouri stay falls free

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is committed to empowering older adults in Missouri to reduce their risk of falls, which is one of the most significant causes of severe injuries and death among people over age 65. This September, DHSS is partnering with the National Council on Aging to bring

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DED awards nearly $11 million to 22 communities

JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Tuesday it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects.   “Maintaining infrastructure is vital to keeping Missourians safe and communities strong,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community

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Construction on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge begins this week

SIKESTON—Missouri Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin construction work on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River this week. The design-build project, will construct a new bridge that spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route 150. In March 2023, the Missouri

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   William J. Welmon 45, Sparta, arrested August 28, 2023 by Chester Police for driving while license revoked or suspended and operating uninsured motor vehicle.  Bond amount is $1,500.  Is incarcerated.   Randy E. Edwards 63, Homeless, arrested August 28, 2023

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MSHP releases Labor Day Holiday statistics

JEFFERSON CITY – Twelve people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and no one drowned during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. The Patrol investigated nine of the traffic fatalities. The Joplin (MO) Police Department investigated two traffic fatalities, and Springfield (MO) Police Department investigated one traffic fatality during the

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Boil water advisory issued for a portion of Ste. Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE – There is a 48-hour boil water advisory issued for Rozier Street, between Cedar and Park. This will be effective today, September 5th, through Thursday, September 7th. From the Missouri Department of Natural Resources: What is a boil water advisory? A public water system may issue a boil water advisory when there is

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