MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. –National Garden Month is observed in April, when gardeners are impatiently waiting to exercise their green thumbs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.   “Planting a garden is more than just a hobby. It’s a forward-thinking step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life,” said Trinklein. “Whether you have a sprawling backyard,

SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 62 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and will be recognized

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is emerging as a national leader in a growing movement to restore how children learn.   Following a high-impact hearing before the Joint Committee on Education (JCED), chaired by Representative Ed Lewis and Co-Chaired by Senator Jill Carter, lawmakers in the House are advancing House Bill 2230 — the “Student

BOSTON – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.44/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 76.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 50.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.   According

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, in partnership with ServMO, is proud to announce the creation of the Lieutenant Governor’s Civic Light Award. This prestigious honors program has been established to recognize Missouri students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service and civic engagement, measured by the number of hours served. “The Civic Light

JEFFERSON CITY – On Wednesday April 1, firefighters from across Missouri will gather at the Capitol for Fire Fighters Day, an annual recognition of the importance of the fire service in protecting Missourians and their property. This year’s ceremony will call special attention to the importance of professional development training and the certified instructors who

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of William “Red” Hackworth, 62, of Valles Mines, MO, for Sexual Trafficking of a Child and Enticement of a Child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Special Victims Unit (SVU). The Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – Because everyone deserves to go home from work each day, we have come together as an industry to take a stand for safety. Stand Up for Grain Safety Week is this week, March 30 through April 3, 2026. The national Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week provides a collective industry focus on and commitment

By Jamie Burger, proudly serving Missouri’s 27th Senatorial District Lawmakers returned to Jefferson City to convene the second half of the 2026 legislative session. This is the time of the year when the flurry of activities inside the building nearly matches the intensity of spring overtaking winter in the great outdoors.   Senators started off