MO State News

Stay in a ‘yurt’ at Table Rock State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Table Rock State Park is excited to announce the opening of five new premium yurts, which are part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects.     The five new premium yurts are now available for reservations with arrivals beginning today.. Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at 877-422-6766 from […]

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PSC grants Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois a CCN for North Central Missouri Project and orders route modifications for landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an order for a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) relating to the first phase of transmission investments in North Central Missouri.   Commissioners also approved ATXI to transfer an undivided 49% interest in certain transmission facilities

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Missouri Corn Scholarship applications now available

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Corn Foundation is continuing the longstanding tradition of awarding seven deserving students $1,000 scholarships in 2026. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available online for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agriculture.   “Investing in the future of our industry goes beyond

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Learn how animals survive in cold conditions with MDC Dec. 16

BRANSON, Mo. – Staying warm isn’t just a priority for people during the winter. It’s important for animals as well.   The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn how animals survive in the winter during a virtual program Dec. 16.   Join the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center for “Animals in Winter” from 6-7

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PSC sets intervention deadline for Spire Missouri request to change infrastructure system replacement surcharge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of December 23, 2025, for a case filed by Spire Missouri Inc., d/b/a Spire, for approval to implement changes in its Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS).   On November 21, 2025, Spire filed an application and petition requesting that the

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NFIB survey says small business optimism edged up in November

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, six increased, three decreased, and one was unchanged.   An increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed most to the rise in the Optimism Index.

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Missouri Division of Drug and Crime Control investigation led to discovery of child sexual abuse material; arrest of Bloomsdale residents

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) says the arrest of 38-year-old Charles R. Massa and 35-year-old Kristen R. Massa of Bloomsdale, Mo, followed an investigation into their alleged involvement child sexual abuse material.   According to a news release the Special Victims Unit (SVU), the State

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MDC, Ozark Land Trust partner to acquire Perry County habitat for endangered grotto sculpin

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ozark Land Trust (OLT) have partnered to acquire an ecologically critical 80-acre tract of land located immediately adjacent to the City of Perryville.     MDC, Ozark Land Trust partner to acquire key habitat for endangered grotto sculpin (pictured above).   The property — containing eight

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Stop the Ban Missouri issues statement on Amendment 3 ballot language ruling

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that ballot language describing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban abortion “fail(ed) to sufficiently advise voters” of the proposed amendment’s fallout. The ruling highlights that anti-abortion politicians continue to try to deceive voters as they work to ban abortion and take away Missourians’ right to

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