COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 200 Missouri 4-H members and volunteers gathered on the University of Missouri campus in May for the 80th annual Missouri 4-H State Congress, a leadership event designed for youths in grades nine through 12. The 2026 Missouri 4-H State Congress drew more than 200 Missouri 4-H members and […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Memphis Nelson of Grovespring on recently catching a state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of May 16 on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River in Laclede County. Memphis Nelson of Grovespring caught this state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of
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JEFFERSON CITY – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated every June 15th to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults. WEAAD reminds us that elder abuse has implications for all of us. It is a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities
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JEFFERSON CITY – Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many Missourians already experienced 90-degree temperatures during a historic early-season heat wave in mid-March. It is important for everyone to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they spend more time outdoors in the coming months.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), and Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. This legislation will enhance the existing national missing-person alert systems and direct states to provide specialized first-responder training and education for cases of missing individuals with
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 4, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before my Ways and Means Committee to share how the Working Families Tax Cuts have benefitted hardworking Americans with record-setting tax relief. During the hearing, he drove home the point that it was working-class folks — moms and
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The Perry County Commission is accepting applications to fill a Commission-appointed position on the Perry County Health Department Board of Trustees following the resignation of board member Gwen Schweiss on Thursday, June 4. In accordance with Missouri State Statute 205.170.6, which states ”any vacancy in the board of trustees occasioned by removal,
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PERRYVILLE – Perry County officials are continuing efforts to implement the Perry County Senior Property Tax Relief Program following overwhelming voter approval of the measure in the April 2 election. The Senior Property Tax Relief Program is designed to provide qualifying senior homeowners with relief from certain increases in real property taxes on their primary
PERRYVILLE — During its regular meeting on June 4, the Perry County Commission appointed two individuals to fill vacancies on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Section 205.170.6 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), the Commission appointed Robin Sims to fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Joe Hutchison.
SIKESTON—Route Y in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route D to Interstate 55 near Bloomsdale, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place today, June 8 through Friday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked
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