May 2026

Grant opportunity available for law enforcement officials

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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 1. Regional funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that supports efforts to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Missouri’s roadways. Agencies must demonstrate how the requested equipment will improve roadway […]

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IDNR’s furbearer grant application period closes May 15

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 15.   The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit furbearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of

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Illinois Accountability Commission issues final report

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), has issued its final report in alignment with requirements outlined in Executive Order 2025-06 and submitted the report and a referral letter to the  Cook County State’s Attorney, Kane County State’s Attorney, Chicago Police Department, Elgin Police Department Evanston Police Department, and

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Illinois Department of Corrections hosts Freedom Reads for Inside Literary Prize Events at Logan and Shawnee Correctional Centers

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) welcomed the national non-profit Freedom Reads to Logan and Shawnee Correctional Centers to facilitate book discussions, voting, and author events for the third annual Inside Literary Prize. During the visit to Logan Correctional Center, Freedom Reads also opened seven new Freedom Libraries in housing units throughout the

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MDC invites kids to experience the fun of fishing May 2 at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Free Fishing Day

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LICKING, Mo. – Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish and learn about fishing at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day.   This event will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Montauk State Park. The event is being sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

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MDC reminds hunters to apply for elk and bear permits in May

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at its

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Missouri Bar seeks public input on rural access to legal services

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JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri Bar committee is asking rural residents to share their experiences accessing lawyers and legal services. Responses will help the bar identify trends and inform recommendations to combat barriers to legal services.   The Missouri Bar’s Special Committee on Rural Practice is inviting residents of rural Missouri counties to take a short survey

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Missouri Bar seeks public input on rural access to legal services

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JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri Bar committee is asking rural residents to share their experiences accessing lawyers and legal services. Responses will help the bar identify trends and inform recommendations to combat barriers to legal services.   The Missouri Bar’s Special Committee on Rural Practice is inviting residents of rural Missouri counties to take a short survey

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Missouri honors fallen law enforcement officers at statewide memorial service on grounds of Capitol

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JEFFERSON CITY – Members of Missouri’s law enforcement community from across the state gathered at the Law Enforcement Memorial Saturday to honor officers who died in the line of duty in 2025. The addition of Bernie Police Department Lieutenant Eddie Mays and Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Henry Franklin to the Missouri Law Enforcement

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