MO State News

Lt. Governor David Wasinger and ServMO launch ‘Civic Light Award’ to honor Missouri youth service

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

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Firefighters gather in Jefferson City Wednesday for Annual Fire Fighters Day at the Capitol

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

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Valles Mines man arrested for sexual trafficking of a child

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

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Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for March 26, 2026

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

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Missouri REALTORS® Market Statistics Report | February 2026

COLUMBIA, MO. – Missouri REALTORS® provides this monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for February 2026.   Missouri REALTORS® sold 4,795 residential properties in February. The median sales price increased by 6.7 percent compared to last year, coming in at $269,000. The average residential sale price also increased 9.1 percent from last year to $320,939.   

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – March Meeting

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met March 26 for an open workshop and a closed executive session and March 27 for its regular open meeting. All activities were held at Commission Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person were:   Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Raymond

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MDC sets upcoming migratory game bird and waterfowl seasons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its March 27 open meeting in Jefferson City for upcoming 2026 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2026-2027 waterfowl-hunting seasons, pending final federal approval.   2026 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1

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