MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO  – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for Source Water Protection Project Grants from eligible public water systems Feb. 1, 2026. The grant offers up to $25,000 to eligible community water systems that produce all or a portion of their drinking water from a raw water source, such […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Want more wild turkeys on your land? Habitat is key. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a free Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m.   MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley and MDC Private Land Conservationist Meagan Duffee-Yates will discuss creating

JEFFERSON CITY—As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) seeks to recognize individuals and groups performing outstanding work detecting and controlling invasive plant species in Missouri with its Invasive Plant Action Award Program. MoIP is accepting award nominations now through April 30, 2026.   Nomination categories

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2026 spring turkey managed hunts during February at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. Spring turkey hunting opens

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released his office’s annual review of local property tax rates. The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed rates each year since 1985 to determine whether they are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law. The office

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that portable tree stands must be removed from conservation areas by Feb. 1. This applies to areas where black bear, deer, or elk hunting is allowed, allowed by special-use permit, or except as otherwise authorized in the Wildlife Code of Missouri.   According to rule

COLUMBIA, MO – Missouri REALTORS® has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for December 2025. Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,209 residential properties in December. The median sales price increased by 6 percent compared to last year, coming in at $272,000. The average residential sale price also increased 4.4 percent from last year to

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension, with support by Missouri Corn Producers and their checkoff, is offering corn and soybean producers a opportunity to strengthen their marketing skills through the “Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop,” set for Feb. 18-19 at the Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia. This two-day workshop is designed for growers who want

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri leaders have announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.   Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.   The WLM scholarship program was established to support the higher education goals of female high school seniors. Each year, the program awards