October 2026

Governor’s action provides harvest relief for Missouri families 

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(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.)–The Missouri Corn Growers Association appreciates Gov. Mike Kehoe’s action to help Missouri farmers manage rising fuel and transportation costs during harvest.   Gov. Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19 today, declaring a State of Emergency and temporarily allowing farmers and haulers in commercial vehicles licensed for farm use to use red-dyed diesel for […]

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Governor Kehoe, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Announce Release of Missouri State Energy Plan

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) released the newly developed Missouri State Energy Plan, following a meeting of the Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. Established by Executive Order 26-04, the Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force is charged with evaluating and guiding the state’s

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MDC stresses safety for non-hunters during hunting seasons

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons.   “Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals

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Smith Celebrates Major Win for Missouri Jobs and National Defense as Boeing Receives Contract for Navy’s Next-Generation Fighter

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – This week, the Department of War announced that Boeing has been awarded a $20 billion contract to develop the Navy’s Next-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement applauding the award for Missouri workers and one of the state’s

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Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Pink in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink, beginning at sunset on Thursday, October 1, 2026, until sunrise on Friday, October 2, 2026, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “By lighting the Capitol dome pink, the State of Missouri is affirming our support

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SIU researchers use AI to speed up, improve bacteria detection 

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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A doctor scribbles an order for antibiotics on a prescription slip and reminds the patient to take the full dosage, even if they start to feel better before the medication is gone. Sound familiar? It probably does for anyone who has been diagnosed with strep throat, an ear or

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Jackets get Homecoming win over Carlyle, 21-14

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McCartney scores twice, Worley once, to secure the victory; quarterback Alex Blechle works his magic to record 241-of-Chester’s total 343 yards BY JIM BEERS             For the second week in a row, CHS Quarterback Alex Blechle worked his magic for the YellowJackets, to orchestrate a win for Chester. Blechle was the Jacket’s leading runner with

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