February 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) thank Missouri’s 937 Master Naturalists for volunteering more than 82,000 hours to conserving Missouri’s natural resources in 2025. Missouri Master Naturalists are volunteers who participate in chapter-based natural resource education and conservation programs within their communities. The program is

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Legislative Black Caucus joins the nation and the global community in mourning the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Rev. Jackson’s life was a testament to courage, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to justice. As a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and founder

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are focusing on pothole repairs as weather allows and throughout the spring to keep roads as smooth and safe as possible. The public is asked to report potholes so MoDOT’s maintenance crews can assess the damage and complete the needed repairs.   “To be proactive and efficient, we’re using

UNION, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension in Ste. Genevieve County will be holding a Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide Training. As of January 1, 2025, anyone who uses a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) in a commercial, noncommercial, or public operator setting must at minimum have an NRUP license.   NRUP license holders are not certified