JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Budget Director Dan Haug will retire effective October 1, 2026, following 11 years of service as budget director and 31 years of state government service. “Dan has served in this important role under multiple administrations with unwavering integrity and professionalism,” said Governor Kehoe. “His deep […]
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Amidst anecdotal evidence that rural areas are facing a shortage of lawyers, The Missouri Bar, the statewide organization of all Missouri lawyers, is seeking to gather more data regarding the public’s access to legal services. To gather this data, The Missouri Bar asks that residents of rural Missouri counties take a short survey about their experiences
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Valarie Moseley will serve as the next director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Moseley’s appointment will become effective October 1, 2026, upon Director Trevor Foley’s departure to serve as the state budget director, and will await Missouri Senate confirmation. “We are proud to
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office is reinvigorating the Attorney General’s Office Defenders program, adding a partnership with the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic. “The men and women who protect our country deserve strong legal advocates,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The Defenders program helps meet
The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol today announced the launch of a new site for the public to report suspicious activity in Missouri: “Show-Me Shield” has replaced the Missouri SafeNation app. Show-Me Shield, which can be accessed here, or by visiting www.showmeshield.mo.gov, is now available for the public to
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Lady beetle larva. Lady beetles, or ladybugs, are among
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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the promotion of Captain Jason N. Crites effective September 1, 2026. Capt. Crites will be promoted to the rank of major and will transfer to General Headquarters, Jefferson City, where he will serve as the bureau commander of the Executive Services Bureau. Crites
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Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 14.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 14.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 97.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 14, 2026 – According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Leadwood’s wastewater facility is beginning to make progress toward repairing its failing treatment system. Recent sampling in the Big River upstream, at the facility’s outfall and downstream, show E. coli levels are slightly improving. However, those levels are still high,
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Missouri landowners can improve forest and woodlands for birds New publication details practices that can offset declining bird populations. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Even small steps by forest and woodland owners can make a big difference in improving habitat for bird species. “Birds need our help, and private landowners can make important contributions to their conservation,”
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