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Missouri Freedom Caucus celebrates its showing in statewide primary elections

1 year 4 months ago
The right-wing Freedom Caucus fared well in Missouri’s GOP primaries Tuesday, grabbing its first statewide nomination and displaying the reach of its message in other races. State Sen. Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg emerged from an eight-person field to get the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. Freedom Caucus member state Sen. Bill Eigel finished second […]
Ezra Bitterman

U.S. Education Department to gradually roll out new FAFSA form by Dec. 1

1 year 4 months ago
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday it will use a phased rollout to launch the 2025-26 form to apply for federal financial student aid, which will make the application fully available two months later than usual. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — will be available to […]
Shauneen Miranda

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2024 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest

1 year 4 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said . “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.” The winning photographs will be displayed during the Illinois State Fair in the Treasurer’s Tent. You can see the photos of the top three finishers in each of the three age categories on the State Treasurer’s website . Winning entries and other photo submissions will be featured in Ag Invest marketing material, including the 2024-2025 Ag Invest calendar. A list of the winners can be found below. The contest consisted of three age groups — ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Top winners were awarded Bright Start scholarships, with first-place winners in each age category receiving

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Cold front Thursday brings no rain, reinforces cool down

1 year 4 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Clouds held on tight Wednesday and we only made it to 77 for a high, a 19-degree change from Tuesday. Skies are clearing Thursday morning, and we could see some spots of fog early in the day. We will be a bit warmer Thursday, ahead of another cold front. Mostly sunny to [...]
Angela Hutti