JEFFERSON CITY – As directed by Governor Mike Kehoe in Executive Order 26-18 to respect constitutional boundaries and protect privacy concerns, the Department of Public Safety today published guidance for Missouri law enforcement agencies on best practices related to the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) in the state. The Governor issued EO […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, to support Missouri’s agriculture industry amidst rising input costs, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19, authorizing a temporary suspension of motor vehicle fuel restrictions and a temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limitations. With extraordinary conditions this year having greatly increased input costs such as fertilizer and diesel
In Loving Memory Steve Francis Ringwald Sr. 68 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO March 22, 1958 – September 30, 2026 Life is good because God is great…and there are always blessings to be found in everyday, even when there are more clouds than sun. Every life has meaning, and now the focus is on
In Loving Memory Erna Rose Kist 91 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO May 8, 1935 – September 26, 2026 Survived By: Children, Patricia “Pat” (Roy) Mueller, Jane (Dave) Werner, Bill (Shari) Kist, Gerrie (Mark) Hurley, Tom (Nancy) Kist, Stephanie (Gerry) Schafer, Mary Ellen (Tony) Roungon; Grandchildren, Kelly Mueller Schwent, Brian Werner, Erin Herdler, Matthew
Wanda M. Emmendorfer, 78, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was born April 20, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Leo and Doris (Reddick) Bishop. She and Linus Emmendorfer, who preceded her in death, were married on July 29, 1983 in Paducah, KY. Wanda
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Elizabeth “Betsy” Franklin, 73, of Oak Ridge, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at The Villas of Jackson. She was born January 14, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Chalmer Joseph and Zelma Veronica (L’Hote) DuBois. Betsy and Cecil Franklin were married April 8, 1972 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. He
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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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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
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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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
