Perryville News

Terry Wichern takes seat on District 32 Board of Education

PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education swore in Terry Wichern as its newest member during its regular October meeting Wednesday evening at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center.     Terry Wichern is sworn in by board secretary Julie Wibbenmeyer   The board selected Wichern to fill a […]

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Perryville Police report arrests

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Among those listed as arrested are:   47-year-old David Young of Woodville, Illinois on September 26 for driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest happened about

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Perry Co. MU Extension offers free smartphone basics classes

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is helping Perry County residents get more comfortable with their smartphones by offering two free classes. On Tuesday, November 4, the Extension office will host Android Phone Basics at 10 a.m., followed by iPhone Basics at 1:30 p.m.   Both sessions will be held at

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   29-year-old Dakota C. Kasold of Perryville on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated at 10:47 p.m. Saturday in Jefferson County. He was released after being taken to the Festus Police Department.

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Legion Lake restroom, pavilion are still under construction

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Commission wants to make sure visitors to the Legion Lake understand the pavilion and restroom are not ready for use.   At its October 6th meeting (the most recent meeting for which minutes are available), the commission ask Building and Grounds employee Bryan Lorenz to post signs indicating both are

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Highway 67 crash results in minor injuries for 80-year-old Perryville woman

JEFFERSON CITY – An 80-year-old  Perryville woman received minor injuries in a traffic crash Sunday morning on Highway 67 in Butler County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center by ambulance.   The patrol’s accident report states the woman was the driver of a 2017

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to unveil new honor flag memorial statues

PERRYVILLE, MO – Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is proud to announce the dedication of two new statues honoring America’s heroes.     The Dedication Ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. in the Honor Flag Memorial in Perryville, Mo.   The event will unveil two striking new

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MSHP names new assistant zone commander for Perry, Ste. Gen Counties

WELDON SPRING – Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C in Weldon Spring, has announced a personnel promotion within the Missouri State Highway Patrol, effective October 1, 2025.   Trooper Seth Kmets has been elevated to the rank of corporal and will take on duties as the assistant zone

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