MO State News

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Webster County flock

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Federal officials have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a chicken flock in Webster County, Mo. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic influenza (HPAI) in the chicken layer flock. Samples were delivered to the NVSL in Iowa for testing after a […]

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MDC reports 197,724 deer harvested during November portion of firearms deer season; Perry Co. had 2,206, Ste. Gen Co. had 1,724

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 197,724 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 12-22. Of the 197,724 deer harvested, 102,633 were antlered bucks, 16,929 were button bucks, and 78,162 were does.   Top harvest counties were Franklin

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources shares green tips for a tree-mendous holiday season

JEFFERSON CITY – ‘Tis the season to be giving. This holiday season, give a gift back to the environment by being mindful about how you celebrate. Americans typically generate the largest amount of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. As you plan your holiday events and gatherings, add a bit of “green” to your

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$23 Million matching grant will establish Regional Intelligence and Information Center and Law Enforcement Training Complex in St. Louis County

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson today announced the Missouri Department of Public Safety has awarded $23 million to St. Louis County as a matching grant to establish a regional intelligence and information center and law enforcement training complex. In order to utilize the award, St. Louis County has agreed to also invest at least $23 million

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Help MDC with Audubon Christmas Bird Count

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 through Jan. 5, 2023. MDC needs experienced birders to help with the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count between Dec. 14

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Spring break dates set for 2023 Legislative Session

JEFFERSON CITY — In her role as incoming Senate majority floor leader, Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, announces House and Senate leadership have reached an agreement on the dates for the 2023 legislative spring break. The General Assembly’s mid-session recess is set to begin upon adjournment on March 9, 2023. Lawmakers will return to the State

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Daughter wants to attend her father’s execution, despite Mo law

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Corionsa “Khorry” Ramey, the 19-year-old daughter of Kevin Johnson, is asking a federal court to allow her to be present for her father’s execution.   The American Civil Liberties Union filed an emergency motion on behalf of Ms. Ramey today in the United States District Court for the Western District of

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