JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In 1926, Montauk State Park was formally established as a state park. To celebrate this milestone, the park will host several special events throughout the season. Kicking things off will be the annual Old Mill Days on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. This celebration features guided and self-guided history […]
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Top harvest counties were Osage, Franklin, and Gasconade. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 5,255 birds over the past youth weekend, April 11-12. Top harvest counties were Osage with 121 birds harvested, Franklin with 119, and Gasconade with 107. Perry
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Log Your Burn through Missouri Prescribed Fire Council website at moprescribedfire.org. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Prescribed Fire Council (MPFC) encourage landowners, land managers, and others who conduct prescribed burns on private land to “Log Your Burn” through the MPFC website at moprescribedfire.org. MDC and the Missouri
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April is National Gardening Month. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Of all the things growing in a garden, children are the most important. April is National Gardening Month and an ideal time to discuss the need to teach youngsters about what unfortunately is becoming a lost art, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-11, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events coming to Kansas City this summer. Under this order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to expedite assistance.
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JEFFERSON CITY – Donovan Tarter remembers all too well the basement of his dark past. Born of drug-addicted parents in Branson, Missouri, and raised in a series of foster homes, he landed in prison at age 22 following convictions for marijuana distribution and related offenses. After completing his first sentence, the bad decisions mounted
JEFFERSON CITY, MO– The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 17. The 2026 event will be held on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Approximately 1,000 children from schools across Missouri are expected to visit Jefferson City for this
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Public safety support includes local communities JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Millions of visitors travel to Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites every year for recreation and serenity. A specialized team of professionals works hard to keep those parks safe and protected. Missouri state park rangers serve a challenging, unique dual role, combining law enforcement with
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The Missouri Bar If you were in the hospital and couldn’t speak, who would be your voice? Would they know what your health care wishes are? No one likes talking about death or end-of-life matters, but on April 16, The Missouri Bar is encouraging individuals to do just that as part of National Healthcare Decisions Day.
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ST. LOUIS – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who were recognized for their actions at the annual Patrol Awards ceremony on April 11, 2026. This year’s awards ceremony took place at the Ameristar Casino in St. Louis, MO. The Fred M. Mills MASTERS Public
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