MO State News

Recall announced for cannabis products in partnership with CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in partnership with CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC, issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products produced by CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC, MAN000016. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where any marijuana product presents […]

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Missouri REALTORS®Market Statistics Report

COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for April 2026.   Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,733 residential properties in April. The median sales price increased by 4.5 percent compared to last year, coming in at $280,000. The average sales price also increased 6.7 percent from last year to

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Learn about squirrel hunting basics with MDC virtual program June 6

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Squirrel hunting is a rewarding and accessible hunting activity with deep roots in Missouri. This abundant game animal was an important resource for many throughout Missouri’s history. While hunting squirrels may not be as popular as deer or turkey today, squirrels still provide enjoyable hunting and excellent table fare for those who pursue

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Healthy aging: Why staying connected matters

Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Naomi Meinertz, extension state specialist in aging; Candace Rodman, assistant extension professor, MU College of Health Sciences; Steve Ball, extension state fitness specialist and curators distinguished professor, MU College of Health Sciences; and Kelsey Weitzel, associate extension professor, MU College of Health

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Best Laid Plans

by Caleb Jones   Last weekend, Lindsey and Charlie headed out of town for a dance competition. Max and I had other plans. While they were packing dance shoes and hair spray, we were loading turkey decoys, camouflage and enough shotgun shells to make every gobbler in Audrain County nervous. We headed up to our

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Attorney General Hanaway comments on ruling on Missouri FIRST map, Governor’s authority to call special session

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Missouri unanimously ruled in favor of Missouri FIRST Map and Governor Mike Kehoe’s authority to call an extraordinary session: “This opinion represents yet another win for the people of Missouri and the Missouri FIRST Map, and another loss for

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Special Olympics Missouri to send athletes to 2026 USA Games

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Every four years, Special Olympics North America brings together athletes from all 52 U.S. programs for a national summer games.   This year, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place June 20–26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will be there competing on the national stage.  

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 MSHP reports eight traffic fatalities, zero drownings, and zero boating fatalities over Memorial Day holiday

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Memorial Day holiday:   Eight people died and 99 were injured in 234 traffic crashes during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, and

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Missouri Air Conservation Commission convenes Thursday

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Air Conservation Commission will convene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.   The public is welcome to observe this meeting remotely by WebEx or telephone conference, using the access information below.   The Department will attempt to correct technical difficulties as they arise, but the Department cannot guarantee

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