MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — ServMO held its 24th Annual Show Me Service Awards today at the Missouri State Capitol to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism throughout the state.   “Missouri is home to many extraordinary citizens who lend their time and talents to strengthen communities,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri crime victim survivors, victim advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement officers will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a ceremony today in the state capital. This year’s theme, “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities,” calls attention to the need to elevate victims’ voices to ensure their rights are upheld throughout

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), in partnership with Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG), will host the Community Care Celebration 2026. This free, inclusive event is open to the public and designed to connect individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) to vital health, educational, employment, and financial resources.   The event will feature health

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a fight for election integrity across our country, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 12 states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that provides resources to verify voter-registration lists. “The lawsuits filed by left‑wing states and activists against President Trump’s common-sense election integrity

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Arts Council is now accepting applications for FY2027 Express Grants. These grants feature a simpler application and rolling deadlines to fund arts projects, educational initiatives, and community touring taking place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. We encourage organizations to apply early, since funding is limited.   Express

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Five agricultural leaders were celebrated April 14 during the third annual Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City.   Governor Mike Kehoe met with the honorees during a private reception at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion before addressing the 400 industry leaders gathered for

JEFFERSON CITY– The Missouri General Assembly’s final passage of SB 907, will likely provide much-needed relief from lawsuit abuse for Main Street Missourians, NFIB MO Director Brad Jones thanked lawmakers for their efforts on behalf of small business owners.   “For too long, Main Street Missourians have become the target of frivolous lawsuits, with predatory trial attorneys demanding thousands

JEFFERSON CITY – As another record-breaking construction season ramps up across Missouri, and as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to “work with us” by making safe and responsible choices behind the wheel. These efforts are essential to protect highway workers and traveling motorists inside the

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 19.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 79.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.