MO State News

September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record

It was hotter than in July in some parts of the state. COLUMBIA, Mo. – September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record, says University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor. “It was exceptionally warm and generally dry across Missouri,” he says. With an average statewide temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the month was […]

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 2027 Recruit Classes

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that it is now accepting applications for its 2027 recruit training classes. The Patrol encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity to serve Missouri citizens with professionalism and integrity. All applicant testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Candidates who successfully complete the required

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Trump Administration Announces New Funding to Support Rural Healthcare Workers and Expand Maternal Care Across Missouri

Federal investment will expand childcare support for rural healthcare workers and launch nurse midwife training to help address maternal care gaps across Missouri Today, the Trump Administration announced more than $2.3 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to strengthen Missouri’s rural healthcare workforce and expand access to maternal care. This investment supports

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Hunters took 6,524 deer during firearms Early Antlerless Portion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 6,524 deer during the state’s firearms Early Antlerless Portion of deer season, Oct. 9-11. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 203 deer harvested, Howell with 181, and Jefferson with 177. Last year’s Early Antlerless Portion harvest total

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MoDOT conducts annual statewide winter weather drill

JEFFERSON CITY – Cooler temperatures and falling leaves are a tell-tale sign that winter is on its way. In preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill now through Oct. 15. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT trucks on state routes during the drill. With turnover rates and

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Sues Temu for Malicious Data Collection and Deceiving Consumers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to keep Missourians’ personal information out of the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a suit against Temu, an e-commerce platform based largely in China. Using aggressive and misleading data collection practices, misleading pricing, false statements about product quality, and other harmful

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Governor Kehoe Expands Executive Order Providing Transportation Cost Relief to Missouri Farmers and Truckers

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-20, expanding his Executive Order 26-19 issued last week, allowing the highway use of dyed diesel fuel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose. This action aligns state regulatory relief and enforcement discretion with President Trump’s Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel Executive

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Lawn & Order: Plant crocus in lawn now for new season

COLUMBIA, Mo. – October is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs for them to establish a good root system before the soil cools, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. While tulips and daffodils take center stage when planting bulbs at this time of the year, other species such as crocus should not

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Treasurer Vivek Malek Announces Over 10,000 Students Funded Through MOScholars Program

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Treasurer Vivek Malek today announced that the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (MOScholars) has funded 10,235 Missouri students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The State of Missouri has awarded $68.7 million in educational funds for these students, reaching a historic milestone for the program. The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office is partnered

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