January 2026

Registration open for Feb. 18-19 Grain Marketing Workshop

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension, with support by Missouri Corn Producers and their checkoff, is offering corn and soybean producers a opportunity to strengthen their marketing skills through the “Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop,” set for Feb. 18-19 at the Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia. This two-day workshop is designed for growers who want […]

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Real estate market statistics report – December/Year-End 2025

COLUMBIA, MO – Missouri REALTORS® has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for December 2025. Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,209 residential properties in December. The median sales price increased by 6 percent compared to last year, coming in at $272,000. The average residential sale price also increased 4.4 percent from last year to

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Raja maintains lead in Illinois senate race

SPRINGFIELD – As the leading Democratic candidates for US Senate participated in the first official debate of the primary, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leads the field with 32.1 percent, with Lt. Governor Juilana Stratton in second place with 20.7 percent, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in third place with 11.4 percent. In the previous Illinois Poll conducted

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Missouri in 1861: The Rise and Fall of John and Jessie Fremont

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will host a presentation by Gregory Wolk entitled “Missouri in 1861: The Rise and Fall of John and Jessie Fremont” at 6:30 pm on February 10, 2026 at The Orris at 265 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO. Members of

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MDC cancels Eagle Days event in Puxico due to weather

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Due to inclement weather, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has cancelled the Eagle Days event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 in Puxico.   Currently, there are no plans to reschedule the event for this year.   MDC encourages the public to attend other Eagle Days events around the state.   Find

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Illinois responds to federal WHO withdrawal

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing its intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).   The withdrawal, which the federal government recently finalized, will disrupt long-standing systems for global disease detection, emergency coordination, and the rapid sharing of life-saving

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Hunters reminded to remove tree stands on MDC areas by Feb. 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that portable tree stands must be removed from conservation areas by Feb. 1. This applies to areas where black bear, deer, or elk hunting is allowed, allowed by special-use permit, or except as otherwise authorized in the Wildlife Code of Missouri.   According to rule

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Free biosecurity webinars for dairy and poultry producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Dairy Producers Poultry Operations of All Sizes Each webinar will cover practical steps producers can take to strengthen

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Extreme cold brings increased fire and carbon monoxide risks

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – As winter weather brings extreme cold across Illinois, fire safety officials are urging residents to use extra caution when heating their homes. Frigid temperatures often lead people to rely more heavily on heating systems and alternative heat sources, which can increase the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases 2025 property tax rates review

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released his office’s annual review of local property tax rates. The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed rates each year since 1985 to determine whether they are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law. The office

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