COLUMBIA, Mo. — There is nothing quite like the pure bliss of biting into a crisp slice of ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering July day, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “As the summer heat bears down, that first refreshing crunch delivers an instant, hydrating burst of sweet, ruby-red nectar that washes […]
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MISSOURI – Fifty-six state legislators from Iowa [1], Kansas [2], Montana [3], Missouri [4], and Wisconsin [5], including Missouri Senator Tracy McCreery and Representative Ben Keathley, have submitted letters to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject a complaint filed by incumbent utilities seeking a five-year moratorium on transmission competition in the MISO and SPP regions. These letters make
SEDALIA – State Fair exhibitors – Check out the following deadlines so you don’t miss your chance to participate in the Missouri State Fair! A complete list of deadlines can be found on the Fair’s website. Deadlines: July 13 • 4-H/FFA Livestock • Open Livestock • Equine July 15 • Queen July 21 • Fine
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published A Multi Year Look at Maternal Mortality in Missouri: 2019-2023 Annual Report on behalf of the state’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Board, a multidisciplinary board of experts from across the state tasked with examining the causes and contributing factors associated with maternal mortality and ultimately
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Melanie’s Law and Bentley’s & Mason’s Law strengthen impaired driving prevention, accountability, and support for victims’ families JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) applauds Governor Mike Kehoe for signing two landmark impaired driving bills that strengthen prevention efforts, increase accountability for offenders, and provide greater support for victims’ families. Together, Melanie’s Law (HB 1740)
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – A comprehensive economic impact analysis conducted by the University of Missouri revealed Missouri’s state park system is a powerhouse for the state’s economy, generating about $1.5 billion in total business sales and supporting nearly 12,000 jobs. “We’ve always known Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites are a tremendous asset to the
SEDALIA – The final day of the Missouri State Fair is always very bittersweet because it’s the last day to enjoy all there is to experience at the Fair! Thanks to the Missouri Department of Public Safety – State Emergency Management, fairgoers can enjoy Family Preparedness Half Price Day on Sunday, Aug. 23. Enjoy discounted gate admission
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SEDALIA – State Fair exhibitors – Check out the following deadlines so you don’t miss your chance to participate in the Missouri State Fair! A complete list of deadlines can be found on the Fair’s website. Deadlines: July 13 4-H/FFA Livestock Open Livestock Equine July 15 Queen July 21 Fine Arts: Missouri Junior Top 50, Photography,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for June 2026 decreased 9.5 percent compared to those for June 2025, from $1.28 billion last year to $1.16 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 2.8 percent compared to June 2025, from $13.43 billion last
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following the severe weather that impacted communities across Missouri over the holiday weekend, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) reminds Missourians who have questions or concerns about their insurance coverage to contact the department’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov/consumers. DCI encourages consumers to remember three important steps as they begin
