JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Wines team is introducing a limited-time incentive to the Rewards Uncorked program. Between now and Sept. 30, check in at any 10 participating wineries and receive a limited-edition Missouri Wines blanket. You do not want to miss out on this incentive, as it will only be offered […]
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SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to build its ranks, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is updating the pre-employment requirements for people applying to become a trooper. Recently signed into law, Public Act 103-0312 makes changes to the Illinois State Police Act, effective January 1, 2024. The new “Option Three” allows for current law enforcement officers with three years
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SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day last week, Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie renewed her call for bipartisan cooperation to address the opioid epidemic impacting communities all across Illinois and highlighting recent progress she led that will help prevent fentanyl-related deaths. “Every death resulting from fentanyl poisoning or opioid abuse
CHICAGO – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) recently recognized National Hotel Employee Day, celebrating the service and dedication of thousands of employees who work in hotels throughout Illinois. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and National Day Calendar established National Hotel Employee Day in 2022 to honor the nearly two million employees
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 10-16, 2023, as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater treatment professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong. The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The fall season is a great time to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors. To help kids and adults discover nature this season, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is again partnering with the Agents of Discovery mobile gaming app for its Missouri Explorer 3.0 Campaign. MDC is again partnering with the
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 51-year-old Ste. Genevieve man has died in a traffic crash on Route O in Ste. Genevieve County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Justin T. Lea was the driver of a southbound 2019 Ford F150 which ran off the left side of the road and struck several trees. He was
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COLUMBIA – University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle grazing pastures with Johnson grass and other sorghum species. Cattle producers in several drought-stressed parts of Missouri have recently reported cattle deaths from suspected prussic acid or hydrocyanic acid (cyanide) poisoning, says Time Evans, an MU Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology.
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PERRYVILLE – VFW Post 4282 in Perryville will be collecting donations for the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, Sept 9th, for its annual “Buddy Poppy” drive, at various businesses around Perryville.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wants Illinois boaters to be aware that Boating under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) can be hazardous for passengers and swimmers, as well as other vessels on the water. With Illinois experiencing record high temperatures, boating on Illinois lakes and waterways has become a popular way for
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