JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the July Fourth holiday: Nine persons died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, and […]
SEDALIA – The 2026 Missouri State Fair will include Military Flag Retreat Ceremony each day of the fair. It is a cherished daily tradition that honors the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our nation. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with our “Show-Me Stars and Stripes” theme, we are
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 42.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 59.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) urges consumers to take simple steps to protect their vehicles from theft and understand their insurance coverage during Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. DCI joins the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in raising awareness about ways drivers can reduce their risk of an unexpected
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 10 counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April 23-28, 2026. “Local officials have worked tirelessly and in
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago this Fourth of July, President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law. When I was writing these tax cuts, I promised the president I could deliver this bill to his desk by July 4th so our nation could celebrate the most
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above the historical average of 100.0. In
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COLUMBIA – Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for upcoming events across the state in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share the latest findings, highlight best practices and address local emerging issues. From August through October, these events offer opportunities to see research in action and connect with
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SEDALIA – Join us for a day of fun on the last Friday of the Missouri State Fair Fair, Aug. 21, Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Day! Special promotions and activities are planned for the day from MEC, including: Visit the MEC Building for exhibits featuring green initiatives, kids’ activities, prize drawings and Rural Missouri’s “People from
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, and the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Tickets are
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