MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri closed out its week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Friday with a final round of medals across track and field, tennis, bocce, swimming, and golf, capped by Friday evening’s Closing Ceremony in Minneapolis. Final Day Highlights Jefferson City:Track and field athlete Joseph (Joe) Collins added bronze in the 200m […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri turned in a championship-caliber day Thursday at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, with volleyball, softball, and flag football all advancing to title matchups and earning silver medals, while swimming added another gold to the delegation’s total, on Day 4 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Fourth of July in Missouri might be hotter than a firecracker this year, according to University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor. The heat wave is forecast to blanket the state with highs in the upper 90s or even the low triple digits, according to the National Weather Service.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg, DVM have updated animal movement requirements for animals coming into Missouri from states with New World Screwworm (NWS) infested zones. Effective immediately, these changes shorten how far in advance Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must be completed and alter entry
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Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year –
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the coming days, our nation will come together to celebrate 250 years since a group of farmers, lawyers, merchants, and ministers put their names on a document that changed the world. This Fourth of July, we are celebrating 250 years of the American Dream, and
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Midwesterners are all too familiar with scorching summers. While midsummer doesn’t offer the vivid floral displays of spring shrubs, great options are available, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Gardeners willing to embrace a more subtle look can choose from several tough, drought-tolerant shrubs that continue to bloom beautifully
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri turned in its biggest medal day yet Wednesday at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, highlighted by a four-gold sweep in powerlifting, a gold-medal finish in tennis doubles, a clean sweep of the medal stand in Unified pickleball — every Missouri pickleball team brought home a medal — and an undefeated
SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair will celebrate senior citizen fairgoers on Senior Appreciation Day, Wednesday, Aug. 19. Special events just for seniors on Aug. 19 include: Senior eventsin the Mathewson Exhibition Center including BINGO, line dance lessons, vendors and exhibits. Missouri Waltzand Other Dance contests featuring music by the County Liners. Missouri Rehabilitation
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