MO State News

Winter care of native gardens

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Grow Native! program offers a native plant care calendar to guide your native landscaping stewardship each season, keeping it attractive to you and also providing benefits to wildlife throughout the year. This means during winter too! Don’t fear the cold—native garden winter care activities will warm you up, […]

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Samaritan’s Purse celebrates 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts

MISSOURI – Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025, sharing the love of Jesus with children in need around the world.   The milestone reflects the generosity of millions of shoebox packers helping to fill shoebox gifts with toys, school supplies and personal care items. Across the

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MoDOT urges drivers to prepare ahead of significant winter storm

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging Missourians to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel as a winter storm is expected to impact much of the state this weekend.   According to the National Weather Service, significant snowfall is expected across southern and central parts of the state beginning Friday evening, with the

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Governor Kehoe announces appointment to 24th Judicial Circuit 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the 24th Judicial Circuit.   Todd Smith, of Farmington, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for St. Francois County in the 24th Judicial Circuit.    Mr. Smith is an attorney with Lauber Municipal Law. He previously served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Miller County. He

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Corn growers frustrated over lack of movement on E15

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) joins other corn organizations and biofuel groups in expressing frustration with today’s decision by leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance a funding bill that omits language allowing year-round, nationwide access to E15 fuel. The following statement is from MCGA President Brian Lehman, a

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AG Hanaway joins coalition challenging Biden-era EPA fraud

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in challenging potential Biden-era grant fraud and supporting the EPA’s cancellation of billions of questionable grants. Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of its “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,” a program that had little

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Senator Schmitt praises Trump Administration’s efforts to acquire Greenland on Fox News

WASHINGTON — Recently Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ Hannity to discuss Greenland’s strategic importance to the United States and praise the Trump administration’s efforts to acquire the Arctic island.   Watch the full interview: https://ciosenus.app.box.com/s/pajdv6ny9inrvsohih6kmt1th6d14m01   Senator Schmitt on Greenland’s Strategic Importance:   “Look, they’ve gone through the process of

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MDC will hold virtual care and cleaning classes for shotguns

By Dan Zarlenga St. LOUIS, Mo.— Many shooters focus on improving their shooting accuracy and safety when using their firearms.  While both are vital, properly caring for and cleaning firearms are just as important.  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding online programs for both shotgun and rifle shooters which will address both of

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Hawley chairs judiciary hearing uncovering Biden Administration’s failure in Afghan vetting process

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) recently chaired a hearing on the Biden Administration’s failure to properly vet Afghan nationals, leading to the shooting of two national guardsmen in Washington, D.C. in November. During the hearing, Senator Hawley exposed that millions of taxpayer dollars were funneled through non-profit organizations with known terrorist ties. Senator

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