Ste. Genevieve News

Spotlight: A garden renewed through generosity

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital’s Friends Foundation Donates Major Gift to Restore Oncology Healing Garden.     Left: Mary Bleckler, Foundation Director Right: Katie Hogenmiller, RN, Director of Outpatient Services     Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is celebrating the return of a cherished space thanks to a transformative gift from […]

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Route N in Ste. Genevieve Co. closes for bridge replacement

SIKESTON—Route N in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed as construction crews replace the bridge over Little Saline Creek.    This section of roadway is located near Coffelt Road. A signed detour will be in place.     Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 a.m. with completion anticipated Monday, Dec. 21. While work is underway, this section of roadway will remain closed.    The work zone

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Fire Departments battle structure fire on Washington Street

Official release from Ste. Genevieve County Fire DistrictSTE. GENEVIEVE — On Monday, July 20, 2026 (shortly after our department training) at 10:01PM, a first alarm residential fire was dispatched on Washington Street east of Main. Ste Genevieve Fire District, SteGenevieve County Fire District stations 1 & 8 were dispatched along withSte Gen Ambulance and SGPD.

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Survey indicates Ste. Genevieve residents prefer one trash hauler collecting trash in the city

STE. GENEVIEVE — The city of Ste. Genevieve has announced the rersult of its survey of city residents on having a single trash hauler serve all residents rather than the current system of each resident contracting with a waste hauler to serve their residence.   The results of the survey indicate that by 77-23 percent

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Rhodes will be ‘Serving Up Thanks’ to first responders Friday

CAPE GIRARDEAU – On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who selflessly serve their communities around the clock. This year, Rhodes Convenience Stores will offer a free order

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Amended agenda released for tonight’s R-II school board meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – An amended agenda has been released for tonight’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education.   Regular Open Session Meeting 07/21/2026 – 06:30 PM Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room 1200 Maple Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670   Agenda   Agenda amended 7/20/26, 4:17 PM cg

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MoDOT set to begin improvements on Hwy 61-Rte Y intersection

SIKESTON – Contractor crews for the Missouri Department of Transportation will soon begin an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61/Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. The project will include upgrades to the existing Route 61/Y intersection in Bloomsdale, Missouri to improve turning movements. This will be accomplished by widening and increasing some of the radiuses at

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