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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

SPRINGFIELD, IL – December has arrived with its usual charm, weather, and holiday zeal. Now is the time for gatherings, celebrations, meals and conversations, and a reminder to plan ahead throughout the winter season.    December is recognized as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month,” an awareness campaign for the dangers of driving while under the […]

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New troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2025.   The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 124th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 1, 2025.

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Perry County courthouse announces holiday hours

PERRYVILLE – Perry County Commission extends Christmas wishes and announces holiday office closures The Perry County Commission has determined that in observance of the Christmas holiday, Perry County Administration offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Friday, December 26. This closure aligns with the State of Missouri and the federal

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Perry County Solid Waste Board announces rate adjustments

PERRYVILLE, MO. — The Perry County Solid Waste Board is announcing an adjustment to service rates at the Perry County Transfer Station, effective January 1, 2026. The rate changes were made necessary after the Board opened bids for waste hauling and disposal services on November 13 and saw  significant cost increases in both areas.  

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Ste. Genevieve woman perishes in traffic crash, three others hurt

JEFFERSON CITY – A Ste. Genevieve woman died and three other Ste. Genevieve residents were injured in a traffic crash on Highway 32 east of Joggerst Road.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the 50-year-old woman who died was the driver of one of four vehicles involved in the crash. She was pronounced at

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U.S. Drought Monitor:  Conditions worsen for Sainte Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE – Conditions for Sainte Genevieve  worsened from No Drought to Abnormally Dry (D0), according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor.   The Climate Prediction Center’s December Drought Outlook, released on November 30, 2025, predicted that drought conditions would not develop in December.   Drought and its impacts vary from region to region—due to differences

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Tara Johnson files for one-year term on PCSD No. 32 school board

PERRYVILLE – Newcomer Tara Johnson has filed for a one-year term on the Perry County District 32 Board of Educationon.   Previous filers include:   Newcomer Caleb Streiler who filed for a three-year term   Incumbent School Board Member Nancy Voelker who is seeking re-election.   Newcomer Linda Buerck for a three-year term.   There

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