SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an internationally recognized gold standard in public safety excellence. On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the United States to achieve CALEA accreditation, highlighting […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, June 11, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 2637 into law. “I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for sending another important piece of public safety legislation to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “This bill includes several provisions to make Missouri safer by modernizing
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine purple beginning at sunset on Monday, June 15, 2026, until sunrise on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in recognition of June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. “Far too many vulnerable adults are falling victim to abuse, neglect, and
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — With plans to one day fly a helicopter as a search-and-rescue pilot, Ethan March believed that goal might be shattered when he fractured his spine after falling from a roof while installing solar panels — an accident that left him paraplegic. (Above) Able Flight student Austin Trzop
JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery City. Announced during a press conference with state leaders, community members, economic development and utility partners, the project is expected to create 400 new direct jobs, thousands of construction jobs, and generate
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JEFFERSON CITY — Two persons were hurt in a traffic crash on Route C in Perry County Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the 28-year-old male driver had serious injuries and a 26-year-old female passenger had moderate injuries. Both were taken to Mercy Hospital Perry, the driver by Air Evac helicopter and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Agenda Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission Ste. Genevieve City Hall 165 S 4th Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00 pm
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The agenda for today’s meeting and the minutes of the Thursday, June 4, 2026 and the Monday, June 8 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released. This morning’s agenda: Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 17th Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to
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STE, GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met Thursday for an open session followed by a work session. Aldermen Robert Donovan and Joseph “Joe” Prince did not attend the meeting. City Administrator David Bova presented his report. -Bauman is scheduled to begin work on Prop S Phase II asphalt streets
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve R-II Band Program has extended its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from the community during the 2025-2026 academic school year. “Local businesses, service organizations and families generously supported 2026 local scholarships to summer band camps and our annual SGHS Marching Band Festival. Your investment in our students’
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