Ste. Genevieve News

R-II Transportation Department earns Fleet Excellence Award

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District’s Transportation Department continues to set the standard for student transportation safety, earning a 100 percent pass rate on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s annual school bus inspection. The department’s performance far exceeded the statewide average of 84.3 percent.     Transportation Director Mr. Ken Jones […]

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MSHP arrest reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two recent arrests in Ste. Genevieve County.   31-year-old Stephen F. Griffin of High Ridge was arrested at 11:51 p.m. Tuesday on a Manchester charge of failing to register a vehicle. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending the posting of bond.

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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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