MO State News

WASHINGTON — Amid agitators trying to sow chaos in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor to defend the Trump administration’s deportation efforts and condemn Democrats’ inflammatory rhetoric, which is fueling an unprecedented rise in violence against ICE.   In his speech, Senator Schmitt argued that the unrest in Minneapolis was the predictable consequence […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Registration will be open April 1-30.   In preparation for the 2026 MBC, join MDC and

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Wednesday, February 4 for closed executive session and regular open meeting.   Meeting Tentative Agenda Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. – Closed Executive Session Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting Both at Commission Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City  

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Land management practices continue year-round, and a healthy ecosystem begins with individual landowners. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to Runge Conservation Nature Center on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn about tree trimming and care practices that can be done seasonally.   Healthy trees enhance

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, January 29, Missouri agricultural leaders joined Governor & First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate in the State Capitol to pack 15,000 meals for food insecure Missourians. The event was an element of the year-long Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids, presented

JEFFERSON CITY, MO  – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for Source Water Protection Project Grants from eligible public water systems Feb. 1, 2026. The grant offers up to $25,000 to eligible community water systems that produce all or a portion of their drinking water from a raw water source, such

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Want more wild turkeys on your land? Habitat is key. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a free Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m.   MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley and MDC Private Land Conservationist Meagan Duffee-Yates will discuss creating

JEFFERSON CITY—As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) seeks to recognize individuals and groups performing outstanding work detecting and controlling invasive plant species in Missouri with its Invasive Plant Action Award Program. MoIP is accepting award nominations now through April 30, 2026.   Nomination categories

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2026 spring turkey managed hunts during February at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. Spring turkey hunting opens