JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Jim Murphy is calling on Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to investigate St. Louis County’s use of revenue generated by Proposition P amid the possibility that more than 200 county police officers could be laid off because of a funding shortfall. In a […]
Due to a recent traffic accident, the Sea Lion Splash shows have been cancelled for the 2026 Missouri State Fair. While several individuals sustained injuries, we are grateful to report that there were no fatalities. The sea lions were immediately evaluated by licensed veterinarians and have been confirmed to be in excellent health.
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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers’ attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues. The 2026 Public Opinion Survey is now open and runs to the end of the
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ST. LOUIS (Aug. 13, 2026) – For the eighth consecutive time, Mercy has been named one of the best employers in Missouri. Across the country, more than 245,000 individual surveys were conducted, asking employees in numerous industries about the culture, salary, working conditions, atmosphere and development offered by their organizations. Mercy also earned the
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe joined the opening day festivities at the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, kicking off the annual 11-day showcase of Missouri agriculture. “Claudia and I hope Missourians from every corner of the state will join us in Sedalia over the next ten days
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Biological control – using living organisms to help manage insect pests and weeds – can be an effective part of an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. Many gardeners are already familiar with common biological controls, whether that means encouraging natural predators in the
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The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Occupational Employment and Wages for 8 metropolitan areas in Missouri. These reports contain employment and wage data for 22 major occupational groups within these metropolitan areas. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the mean wage for all occupations in Missouri was
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The Adventures of Quinta Scott on Route 66 by AJ Medlock Regional Director of the St. Louis Research Center Thursday, August 13, 11:00 a.m.-noon (central time) Online and free; registration is required. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, St. Louis renowned photographer and author Quinta Scott traveled extensively along Route 66 capturing this iconic road and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued an Order approving astipulation and agreement in Spire Missouri Inc.’s (Spire) accounting authority (AAO) request regarding theappropriate accounting treatment of certain costs and expenses. Signatories to the agreement include Spire, the Staff of the Commission and the Office of the Public Counsel. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 21st Judicial Circuit. Tom Smith, of Warson Woods, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Mr. Smith currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He previously served as an
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