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VA health and benefits app reaches 3M downloads
 WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that its Health and Benefits mobile app has achieved more than three million downloads since its launch in 2021. The … more
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DCI, NSC emphasize safety during National Safety Month
Jefferson City – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) joins the National Safety Council (NSC) in promoting the month of June as National Safety Month. According to the … more
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A sign on a building at 12 N. French Lane has run up against the city’s sign ordinance. While the Perryville Board of Aldermen weren’t supportive of the sign remaining at its current location, there appears to be one more thing the business owner can try to keep the sign.
Potential fix found for sign that doesn't meet city ordinance
After receiving a request from a business owner seeking permission to keep a sign on top of her new exercise studio, which violates a city sign ordinance that prohibits signs extending above the … more
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MoDOT urges drivers to 'Work with Us' in busy construction
JEFFERSON CITY – As a historic construction season ramps up in Missouri, and as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21-25, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding … more
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Intervention deadline set in Ameren case
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set a deadline for intervention in an application by Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) requesting a certificate of … more
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City Clerk Lydia Rellergert administers the oath of office to Kate Martin, who defeated incumbent Ward 2 Alderman Douglas Martin for the position with a vote of 147 to 120 in the April 8 election.
Aldermen certify results from April 8 board elections
The Perryville Board of Aldermen went through the process of certifying the April 8 election when it met in regular session Tuesday, April 15, at city hall. City Administrator Brent Buerck briefly … more
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In this undated photo, voter turnout was slim, much like it was for last week’s April 8 election. Jared Kutz, Perry County clerk, said he had anticipated a low turnout
Small turnout makes big choices
Perry County Clerk Jared Kutz wasn’t surprised by the low turnout for the April 8 election, which featured only a few contested races on the ballot, along with two propositions. The first … more
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Work on the new roundabout at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 72 in Patton is set to begin on April 28, with an expected completion date of Nov. 1, weather permitting.
Patton roundabout work to begin April 28
MoDOT photo Work on the new roundabout at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 72 in Patton is set to begin on April 28, with an expected completion date of Nov. 1, weather permitting. … more
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The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety, which promotes live drunk-driving demonstrations at local high schools like the one above, recently awarded grant funding to 43 schools for Project Prom and other graduation lock-in events. Among the schools receiving funding were Perryville High School and St. Vincent de Paul High School.
PHS, SVHS receive funds for Project Prom, graduation lock-in events
SIKESTON – Perryville High School and St. Vincent de Paul High School were among 43 schools awarded grant funding for Project Prom and graduation events in the Southeast Coalition for Roadway … more
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Capt. Ryan Worthington presents Officer Morgan Woodard with the Officer of the Year award during the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting on April 1 in city hall.
Woodard named Perryville's Officer of the Year
Nominated by her fellow officers, Morgan Woodard was named Officer of the Year and presented with her award during the April 1 meeting of the Perryville Board of Aldermen by Capt. Ryan Worthington of … more
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Keith Carroll
Four candidates vie for county health department trustees
Candidates for three open positions on the Perry County Health Department Board of Trustees for a four-year term are incumbents Keith Carroll and Denise Morrison, as well as Diane M. Kohm and Brian … more
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Kate Martin
Two running for seat on Perryville Board of Aldermen
Candidates for one open two-year term on the Perryville Board of Aldermen are incumbent Douglas K. Martin and Kate Martin. DOUGLAS K. MARTIN Doug Martin, 64, was born in Perryville and is … more
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Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck gives a report to the board of aldermen at its March 18 meeting that he hopes to use volunteers from groups and cities, to help clean up the mess left after the recent EF3 tornado.
City making use of volunteers to help in tornado cleanup
The main topic of discussion at the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting on March 18 was the damage caused by a powerful storm and an EF3 tornado that struck the city overnight from Friday, March 14, … more
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Stunned Perryville citizens walk the streets surveying the damage caused by a strong storm and EF2 tornado that hit the city beginning around 10 p.m. Friday and continued through the early morning hours of Saturday.
City, county still recovering from storm, EF2 tornado hit
Perryville residents are still recovering from damage caused by an EF2 tornado that touched down near the Perry County School District campus at approximately 11:41 p.m. Friday night and followed a … more
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PCCF establishes Family Relief Fund for tornado relief
The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF) has announced the establishment of a Family Relief Fund to assist with tornado relief efforts. The fund was originally established when an EF4 tornado … more
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After work was completed last year on the Perry County Regional Airport runway, preparations began for a smaller Terminal Area Fencing project that will address security concerns identified by the city and MoDOT inspections.
Perryville board approves seeking bids for small airport project
The Perryville Board of Aldermen approved several payments on various city projects and approved the seeking of bids for a security fencing at the airport when it met for a brief meeting March 4 at … more
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Because of the passage of H.R. 82, Congressman Jason Smith, R-8th District, is announcing that certain senior adults will receive Social Security benefits owed to them. This will primarily impact state and local government employees, such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters, as well as federal government employees.
Some senior adults to receive H.R. 82 benefits owed
Congressman Jason Smith, 8th District-R, is informing his constituents that due to the passage of H.R. 82, a select group of senior adults will be receiving the Social Security benefits they are … more
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State Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Republican from Lee’s Summit, presents his bill allowing utilities to charge customers for power plants while under construction to the House Utilities Committee on Monday.
Bill loosening rules for Missouri electric rates speeding toward passage
A bill changing how utility rates are set won overwhelming approval in a Missouri House committee Monday after a hearing where backers said it is vital to the state’s economy and opponents said … more
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The dedication and commemoration of the new Perry County Joint Justice Center has been rescheduled to 10 a.m. March 22. The public is invited to attend and take tours of the new facility.
Perry County to hold justice center dedication, tours
Perry County is inviting the public to attend the official dedication and commemoration of the new Perry County Joint Justice Center (PCJJC) located at 400 W. St. Joseph St. in Perryville. Because … more
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Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected emergency rules for sports wagering. He is shown speaking as a state senator during the 2021 legislative session.
Launch of Missouri sports betting delayed until fall
A dispute over whether the Missouri Gaming Commission can issue emergency rules to implement sports wagering will delay the licensing of casinos and online operators until fall, the executive … more
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According to the National Weather Service, around 4-9 inches of snow fell throughout southeast Missouri by Wednesday morning, Feb. 12. According to city and county officials, the storm didn’t cause any major damage. By Thursday morning, the storm had moved east out of the state.
Snowstorm brings more snow, but less problems
By Kevin Jenkins editor@perryvillenews.com You might have guessed this little piece of trivia by now, but January was the coldest month in the contiguous United States in 37 years. In addition … more
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The Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry.
Comments sought on Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry
Ste. Genevieve – The Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry, which has been in operation since 1997, provides a direct connection between Ste. Genevieve and Randolph County, Ill. The ferry is utilized by … more
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Boy Scout Aiden Unverferth presents the Perryville Board of Aldermen with an idea he has for his Eagle project.
City approves four Parks Department concrete projects
At its Feb. 4 meeting at city hall, the Perryville Board of Aldermen gave tentative approval to a Boy Scout’s Eagle project and approved four Parks Department concrete projects, including a … more
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The Perryville Board of Aldermen presented several city employees with service awards at its Jan. 21 meeting. (From left) Five years: Paula Terbrak; Mayor Larry Riney; 15 years: City Administrator Brent Buerck; and five years: Ray Jackson. Not present at the meeting were: five-year employees Benjamin Favier, Michelle Priest and Jacob Ward.
Aldermen OK storm debris pick up for noncustomers
At its regular meeting held Jan. 21 at city hall, the Perryville Board of Aldermen discussed whether or not the city would be willing to provide tree cleanup services for noncustomers following the … more
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Federal funds are allowing Missouri counties to make upgrades to their 911 services.
911 coming to some Missouri counties for the first time
The average caller would never know, but dialing 911 during an emergency isn’t possible in several Missouri counties. While the call will go through, the number is rerouted to a … more
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