JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an annual informational meeting for both Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and Jay Nixon Backcountry at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the facilities and their […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Ryan Young of Buffalo for swiping the latest state record for black buffalo. Young was fishing at Stockton Lake Oct. 13 when he caught a 55-pound, 9-ounce fish with his rod-and-reel. The previous state record under pole-and-line was a 53-pound black buffalo caught from Wappapello
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JEFFERSON CITY — Interactive maps at MOLottery.com have now been updated to reflect Missouri Lottery proceeds spent on public education in Missouri last fiscal year. These maps highlight the education programs that benefitted from Lottery funds, as well as the specific schools or school districts that received Lottery proceeds, in each of Missouri’s 114 counties and the
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host a hybrid (in person and virtual) stakeholder meeting on October 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Missouri Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) and review the highlights of the efforts that have occurred over the last 10 years. Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. — Closed Executive Session at Fountain Grove Conservation Area, 32988 Blackhorn Drive in Meadville and Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting at Comfort Inn & Suites, 250 Business Hwy 36 in Chillicothe Background documents related to open
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By Holly Thompson Rehder, State Senator Hi y’all! I hope everyone had a fantastic end of summer and that you are enjoying the fall temperatures and colors as much as I am. It is impossible not to love this amazing state in the fall, especially if you are a fan of the outdoors and are
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Elephant Rocks State Park’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period began Oct. 19, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the park’s recreational opportunities, infrastructure and amenities will help guide
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Building our American Communities (BOAC) grant funds today. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities. Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants
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COLUMBIA – Mizzou researchers are devising a way to demonstrate how rubber-based asphalt reduces greenhouse emissions. Roads made with rubber-based asphalt mixtures are proving to be more durable than traditional asphalt, and they’re better for the environment by providing an effective way to recycle discarded tires. But do they also help reduce greenhouse gas
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 900 jobs in September 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 3.9 percent. Private industry employment decreased by 1,300 jobs and government employment increased by 400 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 86,500 jobs from September 2023 to
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