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State Agencies Launch ‘Show Me Your Age’ Verification Tool to Combat Underage Sales

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Oct. 14, 2026 – The Missouri Office of Administration’s Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD), in partnership with three state agencies, announced today the launch of the Show Me Your Age application, a streamlined digital tool designed to help businesses and regulatory bodies enforce legal age limits for regulated products. The application, also

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MU Extension seminar series brings farm economy into focus for ag lenders

COLUMBIA, Mo. — When markets move, costs change or land values shift, agricultural lenders need context to understand what comes next and how those changes could affect their agricultural clientele. University of Missouri Extension’s 2026 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series is designed to strengthen that knowledge and help lenders make informed decisions. The seminar series will

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Ranken Technical College Brings Hands-On Learning and Career Opportunities to Perryville with Two Community Events

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — From helping prepare the next generation of IT professionals to showcasing the skilled trades, Ranken Technical College is putting technical education in the spotlight in Perryville on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Ranken will host two events that highlight its commitment to local students, industry partnerships and career opportunities: an equipment donation to the

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State Auditor’s Office releases annual audit of the State Treasurer’s Office

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (October 14, 2026) — State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has given the Office of State Treasurer (STO) a “good” rating in a new audit report that also recommends the office work with the General Assembly to ensure all investment interest income is handled in accordance with state law. The report recommends the STO

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Stink bugs, a smelly fall pest

JACKSON, Mo. – Brown marmorated stink bugs are a stinking pest that move inside to houses and other buildings, seeking shelter from cooler weather, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Anthony Ohmes. Photo by Susan Ellis, Bugwood.org Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) are native to Asia. They are notorious hitchhikers and were accidentally introduced into the

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Stay Alert For Deer This Fall

With the arrival of fall, deer are more active during the evening and nighttime hours. Drivers are reminded to watch for deer. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged

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Ste. Genevieve Spooktacular Brings Downtown Trick-or-Treating Fun

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon in downtown Ste. Genevieve! The annual Ste. Genevieve Spooktacular is set for Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the historic district. Children are invited to dress in their Halloween best and visit participating downtown merchants for an afternoon of trick-or-treating fun. Families can check out the

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