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Disability Benefits 101 website enhanced to assist people with disabilities in making informed employment decisions

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC), Department of Mental Health and Vocational Rehabilitation are pleased to release the newly designed estimator tool, Disability Benefits 101 (DB101). DB101 assists people with disabilities who are considering employment, by addressing concerns on how their Mo HealthNet and Social Security Disability benefits may be affected. Designed […]

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EPA responds to petitions to address harmful emissions from locomotives

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is responding to petitions from the California Air Resources Board, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association to address harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions from locomotives. As part of EPA’s response

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Florissant man seriously injured in Kocher Road ATV crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 34-year-old Florissant man was seriously injured in an ATV crash on Kocher Road in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Christopher A. Pierce was taken to St. Louis University Hospital by an Air Evac helicopter. The patrol says the crash happened when an eastbound 2014 Yamaha

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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs seeks additional help with Operation Purple Heart

SPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day has arrived and we honor all who have served in the Armed Forces, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urges people to assist with Operation Purple Heart, an unprecedented mission to return 11 Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners.   The military honors were submitted to the Illinois State Treasurer’s

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 27-year-old Rashad I. Williams of St. Louis at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant for sexual misconduct out of Probation and Parole. He was being held without bond in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail.

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Jefferson College MCCA Chapter to host Craft Fair Student Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 19

HILLSBORO – For those looking for unique collectible items or gifts for the holidays, the Jefferson College chapter of the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) will host a community-wide craft fair on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Field House on the Hillsboro campus.   Over 60 booths will be available to

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 18-year-old Julia Reid of Perryville was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after police responded to a report of a disturbance oln Delaney Street near Smith Street at 1:49 a.m. October 27th. 50-year-old Michael McCoy

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Responders urge motorists to slow down, move over

JEFFERSON CITY—On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. These workers include police, fire, EMS, tow truck operators and highway workers. They respond to traffic incidents, assisting drivers and helping to keep traffic flowing. By state law, drivers are required to move over or

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SG: Pere Marquette Park walking trail replacement to begin

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen received some good news at its meeting last night.   A portion of the crack-ridden four-foot wide walking trail at Pere Marquette Park will be replaced soon, thanks to the city receiving approval for an “RTP” grant. City Administrator Happy Welch said the replacement will be

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