JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for June 2026 decreased 9.5 percent compared to those for June 2025, from $1.28 billion last year to $1.16 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 2.8 percent compared to June 2025, from $13.43 billion last […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following the severe weather that impacted communities across Missouri over the holiday weekend, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) reminds Missourians who have questions or concerns about their insurance coverage to contact the department’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov/consumers. DCI encourages consumers to remember three important steps as they begin
SPARTA – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Illinois 4/Illinois 150 between Illinois 4 to the Perry County line in Randolph County on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, weather permitting. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Motorists should
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ALEXANDER COUNTY – The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police to investigate a death in rural Alexander County. On July 6, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an Alexander County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a domestic battery in McLure, IL. When the deputy attempted to take the
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CHESTER – On July 3, 2026, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling South on State Route 3 after observing multiple traffic violations, including speeding and improper lane usage. The driver failed to stop and fled from law enforcement, leading deputies on a pursuit through
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Harvesting wild edibles and meditation are among a few activities to take part in this summer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Nature Center. Summer is a time to discover, soak in the sunshine, and relax. MDC invites the public who meet the minimum age requirements to join Cape Nature Center staff for these upcoming programs in July: Discover Oak Hickory Forests July 9 from 5:30-7
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Cape Girardeau County man who led investigators to two pounds of methamphetamine in 2025 on Tuesday admitted possessing and selling the drug. Billy R. Davis, 66, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. As part of his plea,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The northeast corner of Ste. Genevieve Drive and Rozier Street appears a bit different now. BP has demolished the building just east of their convenience store. Future plans are uncertain, according to Robert Sullivan the city’s community development director. He said the building was in bad shape with the roof falling in.
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By Jim Beers KASKASKIA, Illinois – The 2026 “Let Freedom Ring” Patriotic Ceremony took place Saturday July 4th at the Kaskaskia Island Immaculate Conception Church. Dangerously high and humid temperatures forced the event to be moved inside the church where air conditioning saved the day. As it turned out the heat wasn’t the only culprit
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UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is
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