MO State News

Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for the 128th (Accelerated) Recruit Class

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the 128th Accelerated Recruit Class—a fast-track opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals ready to take the next step.   Testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Applicants who successfully complete the testing process will advance through the selection process. The application […]

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Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue beginning at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, until sunrise on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.   “Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by a community

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Adding value, strengthening farms

By Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Jennifer Lutes, agricultural business specialist, MU Extension; Mallory Rahe, education director, agricultural business and policy, MU Extension; Kantha Channaiah, state specialist in food processing, MU Extension. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Across Missouri, farm families are navigating a complicated economic landscape.   Margins are tight.

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Rep. Ray Reed voices support for Mizzou students advocating for equity and accountability

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Representative Ray Reed (D–District 83) issued the following statement in support of student leaders at the University of Missouri who are organizing in response to recent administrative decisions impacting multicultural student organizations:   “Throughout our history, progress has often been driven not from the top down, but from the

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Largest provider of illegal gambling devices in Missouri agrees to suspend all operations to avoid prosecution

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that Torch Electronics, the largest provider of illegal gambling devices in the State of Missouri, has agreed to suspend all operations, effective Friday, April 10, 2026. This action follows an ongoing joint criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri,

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Join MDC and NDA April 28 for ‘Deer Camp Briefing’ webinar

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on MDC’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) as a management tool.    This live Zoom webinar on “Deer Camp Briefing”

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Attorney General Hanaway expands Kratom investigation to target supply chain

Attorney General Hanaway expands Kratom investigation to target supply chainJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office is expanding its statewide investigation into kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products to include 10 additional entities across the supply chain including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. This action brings the total number of entities under

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New MoDNR app innovating statewide drought and flooding awareness

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a new app to raise awareness of flooding and drought conditions across the state. Developed over a three-year period, the free Missouri Flood & Drought app uses data from MoDNR’s network of steamgages and soil-moisture sensors to display real-time conditions, as well as how

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Missouri’s tax holiday creates savings and generates business growth

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.     “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event

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