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Tri-state area battles rising Mississippi River, level threaten July 4th tourism
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — In the tri-state area, communities along the Mississippi River are grappling with elevated water levels, resulting in widespread flooding. In Canton, the town has had to raise its floodgates and close several roads. Canton Mayor Terry Fretwell says the flooding has hit the town hard.
Winners of Knox County Fair Grandstand Passes
The Laser congratulates our winners of Knox County Fair Grandstand Passes! From all of those who had signed-up to win at Lake Storey Park during “Big Bang BOOM” Thursday (7/04) night, congratulations to:. NICHOLE HUBER of Galesburg. MATTHEW ALVARADO of Galesburg. MICHAEL KNOX of Galesburg. JOHN PILKINGTON of...
Knox County seeks short-term State’s Attorney
Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin is stepping down before his term ends later this year. Karlin – a Democrat and former Galesburg city council member – was elected to his first term as State’s Attorney in 2020. He’s leaving in September to return to private practice. He will be working for the James Kelly Law Firm, which provides general legal services to the city of Galesburg.
Business in brief: SRC stock grows 12%, MO Public Affairs Hall of Fame inductees announced
Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2024 inductees announced Missouri State University has announced four inductees into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame for 2024. They include a public servant, a former children's television host, an agriculture advocate, and an entrepreneur and community builder. Inductees were selected for their connections to Missouri and for defining the essence of public affairs, acting consistently for the benefit of others. ...
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