UNION, Mo. – It is fun for children to pick out or create their Halloween costumes, but make sure their costumes are not only fun but also safe. Check the fit. The fit of a costume and shoes is important. Make sure the costume is short enough to prevent tripping or snagging on objects. Look […]
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ST. LOUIS (Oct. 14, 2026) – Ameren has reinforced its commitment to strong community partnerships with $10 million in additional funding to replenish programs that help eligible customers manage their energy bills. “At Ameren, we know our strength is tied to the strength of the communities we serve,” said Gwen Mizell, Ameren senior vice president and
It was hotter than in July in some parts of the state. COLUMBIA, Mo. – September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record, says University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor. “It was exceptionally warm and generally dry across Missouri,” he says. With an average statewide temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the month was
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that it is now accepting applications for its 2027 recruit training classes. The Patrol encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity to serve Missouri citizens with professionalism and integrity. All applicant testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Candidates who successfully complete the required
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Federal investment will expand childcare support for rural healthcare workers and launch nurse midwife training to help address maternal care gaps across Missouri Today, the Trump Administration announced more than $2.3 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to strengthen Missouri’s rural healthcare workforce and expand access to maternal care. This investment supports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 6,524 deer during the state’s firearms Early Antlerless Portion of deer season, Oct. 9-11. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 203 deer harvested, Howell with 181, and Jefferson with 177. Last year’s Early Antlerless Portion harvest total
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JEFFERSON CITY – Cooler temperatures and falling leaves are a tell-tale sign that winter is on its way. In preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill now through Oct. 15. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT trucks on state routes during the drill. With turnover rates and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to keep Missourians’ personal information out of the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a suit against Temu, an e-commerce platform based largely in China. Using aggressive and misleading data collection practices, misleading pricing, false statements about product quality, and other harmful
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-20, expanding his Executive Order 26-19 issued last week, allowing the highway use of dyed diesel fuel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose. This action aligns state regulatory relief and enforcement discretion with President Trump’s Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel Executive
Farmers across Southeast and South Central Missouri have been dealing with some of the most difficult economic circumstances in a generation in recent years, which is why President Trump and House Republicans have made it such a priority to help farmers in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The legislation included the first increase to reference
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