MO State News

Rep. Ray Reed issues statement on the passing of Ray Hartman; Missouri House to observe moment of silence

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Ray Reed requested that the Missouri House of Representatives will observe a moment of silence in honor of Ray Hartman, the longtime journalist and commentator whose work helped shape civic life across St. Louis.   “For decades, Ray Hartman was a steady and trusted voice in our region,” […]

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Governor Mike Kehoe proclaims May as ‘Beef Month’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, acting on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, proclaimed May as Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation to members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and local beef producers during a ceremony at America’s Heartland Packing in

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Edible flowers-Beauty you can eat

However, choose carefully before you plate it. COLUMBIA, Mo.— For centuries, people around the world have used flowers for cooking, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “The popularity of this culinary practice peaked during the Victorian era in England, and then waned until recently,” Trinklein said. “Today using flowers in meal preparation is

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Drones can help diagnose ailing crops

University of Missouri Extension MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. – Rusty Lee, a University of Missouri Extension agricultural systems technology specialist, used artificial intelligence and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands.   Rusty Lee, MU Extension field specialist in agricultural systems technology, used AI and drone technology last season to diagnose irregular corn stands

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Supreme Court of Missouri’s civic education committee publishes new activity, coloring book for children

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri’s civic education committee has published Kids in Missouri Courts, a new activity and coloring book designed to help children learn about and become more comfortable with our state courts.     “Missouri’s courthouses are open and inviting to all, but going to court can be intimidating

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Severe-weather resources from MU Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has a variety of resources to help you prepare for and respond to severe weather, including storms, tornadoes and flooding. Resources from MU Extension Publications In-depth information is available from these MU Extension publications, which are available for free download. EMW1026, Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency G6867, First

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MSHP announces promotions and transfers to General Headquarters

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions. Sergeant Bryan J. Hamerle, Troop A, will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Human Resources Division, General Headquarters, where he will serve as an assistant director. Hamerle was appointed to the

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