Regional News

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 6, 2026) – From glowing jack-o’-lanterns to animated yard displays, Halloween decorations help create memorable experiences for families and neighborhoods. As customers prepare for trick-or-treaters, a few simple precautions can help keep seasonal displays fun and safe while helping avoid unnecessary energy use.  Before plugging in Halloween lights or decorations, take a […]

As students hurry through the breakfast and lunch line in school cafeterias, plates are filled with whole grains, protein foods, fruits and vegetables, all of which provide nutrients that children need every day. While children have the option to choose the specific foods being placed on their plates, one constant is served with every meal:

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — While many families have access to Christmas assistance programs, others may not qualify or may simply fall through the gaps. This holiday season, the Community Counseling Center Foundation is working to ensure children receiving behavioral health services through Community Counseling Center, along with their siblings, experience the joy of Christmas through

HILLSBORO, MO — Get ready for an unforgettable evening of hoops, hype, and high-fives! The world-famous Harlem Wizards are bringing their iconic brand of high-energy basketball, hilarious comedy, and trick-shot magic to the Jefferson College Field House on Saturday, October 24.   Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the game taking place from 6:00 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Cape Girardeau County, Missouri man who placed a hidden camera in a residential bathroom was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison.   Ross Andrew Schaefer, 50, will be on supervised release for 20 years after his release from prison. Schaefer pleaded guilty in June in U.S. District Court in Cape

ST. LOUIS (September 22, 2026) – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) supports Missouri’s new Child Welfare Task Force in developing more consistent standards for child safety and strengthening coordination across the state’s child welfare system.   Created by Gov. Mike Kehoe through Executive Order 26-17, the 18-member task force brings together representatives from state

The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus. Board of Trustees MeetingMineral Area CollegeThursday, September 24, 2026VanHerck Board RoomWork SessionExecutive SessionOpen Session9:00 a.m.At Conclusion of Work Session10:00 a.m.AgendaI. Call to Order – Mrs.

SIKESTON—Many parents are unaware of the importance of proper use and installation of child passenger safety restraints and related laws. According to 2025 data entered into the National Digital Car Seat Check Form, 69% of car seats in Missouri were found to have some form of misuse during initial installation. As part of Child Passenger Safety