MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program.   All of the River Region school districts had 100 percent approval rates:   Altenburg 48 with two buses: 100.0% Perry County 32 with 29

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) today announced continued progress in the state’s fight against opioid overdoses, highlighting strong utilization of Missouri’s Naloxone Standing Order and encouraging trends showing simultaneous declines in overdose deaths.  According to the Missouri Department of Social Services, annual Medicaid claims for naloxone dispensed through the state

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways Transportation Commission today approved the Missouri Department of Transportation’s 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan serves as a comprehensive, policy-driven guide for the development of Missouri’s transportation system through 2050 and builds upon the goals and objectives outlined in the previous plan, last updated in June 2018.   The

FULTON, Mo. – Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance.   The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors.   Those honored include the following: Chester, IllinoisMabry Wingerter, Sophomore Perryville, MissouriBrayden Moore, Freshman Red Bud, IllinoisNoah Tepe, Junior

JEFERSON CITY  – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers free recreational firearms shooting on more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. The ranges were designed decades ago primarily for hunters with most traditional use being in the spring and fall in preparation for various hunting seasons. According to MDC, range use has

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved proposed regulation changes at its May 29 open meeting in Washington from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regarding nonresident deer hunting. The approved regulation change for the upcoming 2026 deer season reduces the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners who qualify

JEFFERSON CITY – Camping is a popular activity for many people in Missouri including hunters, anglers, floaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) manages about 1,000 conservation areas around the state with more than 320 offering free camping. While camping remains a popular activity on MDC areas, campers and staff have noted

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer fun activities throughout the month of June. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site.Join us for a day of fun to celebrate the beginning of the summer season! Activities will include self-guided mill tours, food vendors, a

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – When voters approved Amendment 3 in November 2022, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was directed to establish a process for issuing a limited number of new small-business licenses, known as microbusinesses. These licenses are reserved for eligible individuals and entities and are designed to expand opportunities for