By Caleb JonesMissouri was home for the first stretch of Route 66 to ever be paved, but Route 66 changed lives for many people all across the country. Growing up in Moniteau County, my world consisted mostly of gravel roads, neighboring towns and good fishing ponds. It wasn’t until I took a trip along Route […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Mental Health Director and NASDDDS Board President Valerie Huhn has been selected to serve on the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a new federal advisory body comprised of leaders from across the healthcare system who will provide expert recommendations to help improve patient care and modernize the U.S. healthcare system.
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PERRYVILLE – Downtown Perryville Advancement has been awarded a grant of $5,500 from the Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) in support of the project titled “A Story of Place, People, and Progress.” The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages and has served as a
SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois observed Illinois Trooper Day yesterday. The Illinois State Police (ISP), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation announced every ISP Officer killed in the line of duty will be honored for their sacrifice for the people of Illinois with a memorial sign along
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JEFFERSON CITY – From beloved small-town restaurants to can’t-miss destinations, the 2026 Best of Rural Missouri Readers’ Choice Awards highlight the people and places Missourians say define the Show-Me State. Now in its 23rd year, the annual contest conducted by Rural Missouri, a monthly magazine serving Missouri’s rural electric cooperative members, drew nearly 40,000 votes across 14 categories, celebrating
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Access and affordability are major barriers to dental care. In response, Delta Dental of Missouri—a nonprofit organization and the state’s leading dental benefits provider—has released its 2026 Dental Care Resource Guide. This online directory, available at www.deltadentalmo.com/resourceguide, provides information about low-cost and free options for those who cannot afford dental services.
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Attorney General Hanaway files suit against American Shaman for unlawfully manufacturing and selling deadly opioid 7-OH JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Due to the devastating harms of the opioid epidemic, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed suit against CBD American Shaman (American Shaman) and a web of companies connected to it. The action arises from
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Register April 1-30. Join experienced and new birders for the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge
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SPRINGFIELD – The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament that celebrates
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County voters will consider a six percent lodging tax on the April 7 ballot that would apply only to visitors staying in local accommodations. The tax would be collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels, short-term rentals, and RV parks, ensuring that those who visit and enjoy the area
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