MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri state parks and historic sites invite visitors to kick off summer and make lasting memories outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Whether enjoying the lake, hitting the trails, relaxing or cooking out with friends, guests are encouraged to make safety part of every adventure. Come prepared with these seasonal safety reminders:             Sunshine and […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has resolved litigation with Liberty Utilities, a gas company that failed to properly mark a gas line in Lexington, leading to the death of a child, numerous injuries, and the destruction of a home.   The State’s litigation, separate from any private actions

JEFFERSON CITY — The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will begin May 19 and continue through May 29, 2026, culminating at the 2026 State Summer Games in Kirksville.   Founded 40 years ago by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA), the annual event raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in kicking off the Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force in Jefferson City last week. Task force members, including scientists, lawmakers, local leaders and utility representatives, convened to discuss the future of advanced nuclear energy in Missouri. “The need for power is

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Farmers Care is accepting applications for the 2027 Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award, honoring Missouri farmers and ranchers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to stewardship and responsible resource management. Applications are due June 30, 2026.   Presented by Missouri Farmers Care in partnership with Missouri Corn, Missouri Soybeans, The Poultry Federation, and

JEFFERSON CITY – Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at each of the five Missouri Veterans Cemeteries on May 25, 2026. Each of the ceremonies will include a keynote speaker and firing volley.   “These Memorial Day ceremonies offer a meaningful way to honor the Veterans interred on these hallowed grounds and serve as a way

JEFFERSON CITY – Two reactions to passage of SB 999: The following statement can be attributed to Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life: “The Missouri House of Representatives has passed SB 999, which includes the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”  The Missouri Senate passed the bill last week and sent it to the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout

ROLLA – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest will host a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participation is open to all kids ages 2-15. Fishing licenses are not required June 6 and 7, 2026 throughout