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MDC thanks deer hunters for help with CWD sampling past weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) thanks the many deer hunters who participated in its mandatory sampling efforts in 34 counties this past weekend to test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in harvested deer. Thanks to hunter participation, MDC collected tissue samples from more than 19,400 hunter-harvested deer for CWD testing […]

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Missouri Attorney General issues statement on Eighth Circuit Decision in Student Loan Debt Lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt released the following statement following the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision granting plaintiff states’ request for an injunction pending appeal in their lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s move to cancel student loan debt: “Millions of hardworking Americans have felt the pain of increased inflation and

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MSHP: Be extra vigilant when driving in inclement weather

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s weather forecast indicated snow and snow showers were expected last night. This will be the first statewide snow of the season and whether it’s a dusting or several inches, it will affect travel. Be sure to increase your following distance as you drive, stopping quickly on wet, snowy, or icy roads

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Office of the Missouri Military Advocate releases Missouri’s 2022 Military-Friendly Guide

JEFFERSON CITY — The Office of the Missouri Military Advocate announced today the release of Missouri’s 2022 Military-Friendly Guide. The purpose of the Missouri Military-Friendly Guide is to connect military service members and their families with resources available to them across the state. It is intended to help service members learn more about the state

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Participating in college football bowl games may slightly improve players’ academic outcomes, MU study finds

COLUMBIA, Mo. — For college football teams that win six or more games in a season, their reward is the opportunity to play in a postseason bowl game on national television. While many players and fans look forward to the opportunity each December or January, speculation remains if participating in a bowl game negatively impacts

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 47-year-old John Joseph Heffner of Ste. Genevieve was arrested November 6th and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, possessiong of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid 10 grams or less. Police say the arrest came

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Howard W. Howell 52, Centralia IL, arrested November 7, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a retail theft charge. Is incarcerated. Anjelique D. Simpson 24, Percy, arrested November 7, 2022 by

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Randolph County State’s Attorney releases latest case updates

CHESTER — Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released his latest case updates: People v. Misty J. Russell (2022-CF-118) – On September 19, 2022, Misty J. Russell, 42 of Sparta, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before the Honorable Judge Richard A. Brown.  Pursuant to the plea, Ms. Russell was sentenced

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