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Mums burst with big, beautiful, bold color

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful display for weeks when other flowers have clocked out for the season.     Different colors of chrysanthemums. Public domain image, via Wikimedia Commons.   […]

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Mo Attorney General secures felony indictments in four major Medicaid fraud cases in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a grand jury in Cole County has returned indictments in four major cases of alleged Medicaid fraud in the St. Louis region. Collectively, these cases account for more than $230,000 in fraudulent claims, demonstrating the Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) ongoing commitment to

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Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index falls 7.3 points

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 was 47.1, a decline of 7.3 points from the August level of 54.4.     In comparison, the Mid-America Region index dipped to 49.8 in September.   The monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Survey conducted by Creighton University is considered a key economic indicator.  

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Illinois Department on Aging to honor long-term care residents during Residents’ Rights Month

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility staff and others across the country, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October. Designated by the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice), Residents’ Rights Month highlights

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IDPH, Illinois Department of Agriculture announce Illinois ‘unaffected’ by H5N1 Avian Influenza in dairy cattle

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by H5N1 avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to keep the illness from impacting

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IDOT announces Airport of the Year awards

SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and strength of the Illinois aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented this week during the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena.     “Our airports connect us to the world, one of the many reasons

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Governor Kehoe announces two judicial appointments

JEFFERSON CITY— Governor Mike Kehoe has announced judicial appointments to the 24th and 32nd judicial circuits.   Joseph Murray III, of Farmington, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Murray is an Associate Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit which includes Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Madison Counties. He was previously the principal and

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Fire officials stress importance of having smoke alarms in every home

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- State and local fire safety officials gathered recently at the Springfield Fire Department to emphasize the lifesaving importance of working smoke alarms and to promote a free installation program available to Springfield residents. As part of the 2nd Annual Statewide Smoke Alarm Blitz, the Springfield Fire Department joined agencies across Illinois in ensuring more

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