Regional News

Two Ste. Genevieve residents are among recent graduates of the MAC Law Enforcement Academy

PARK HILLS – Fourteen students graduated from the 1,000-Hour Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program at Mineral Area College on December 12, 2024. Members of the class from the River Region are: Kristin Goggin and Isabella Zerwig, who are botrh from Ste. Genevieve. Other Graduates of Class 24-109  include Justin Barton, Desloge; Andrew […]

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Ameren Missouri ordered to pay $61M to mitigate effects of illegal emissions at Rush Island Power Plant near Festus

LENEXA, KAN.  – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has entered an order requiring Ameren Missouri to spend $61 million on projects intended to mitigate violations of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), including 14 years of unpermitted excess emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2). This order resolves years-long litigation between the

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Mercy, Southeast Missouri State University extend Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Partnership

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Mercy Southeast will extend its game-changing partnership with Southeast Missouri State University to provide high-quality care to the university’s studentathletes through 2029. Mercy Southeast and Southeast Missouri State University signed a five-year extension on its collaborative partnership in which Mercy Southeast provides orthopedic and sports medicine services for the university’s NCAA

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Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays; follow these Red Cross decorating safety steps

ST. LOUIS, Mo.  — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. “December is the

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Former postal worker admits stealing gift cards from the mail

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier on Tuesday admitted stealing gift cards from the mail.   Joseph S. Wilkins, 56, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of embezzlement of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. Wilkins admitted stealing approximately 10 to 12 gift cards

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Red Cross to host training for new local disaster response volunteers

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) serves as the first, on-the-scene, Red Cross contact at the site of a disaster. While not considered first responders in the

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Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer winter activities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Winter at Missouri state parks and historic sites provides something for everyone from tree lighting to public meetings. There’s bound to be something for fit your interest. Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Christmas Candlelight Open House at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.The public is invited Friday,

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Southeast Missouri Food Bank awards  agency capacity grants 

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank recently awarded a total of $10,000 to four of its partner agencies across its 16-county service area. The funds will allow the agencies to increase and improve their distribution process.    “Over the past year, each of these partners has demonstrated true dedication to serving their communities,” said Camille

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