JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has awarded a total of $1.455 million to 108 fire departments across the state to bolster the firefighting capabilities of small volunteer departments that provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to small […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law will be in effect today(June 1) through September 30. The law was created to protect residential customers of investor-owned utilities from having their electric or natural gas service disconnected due to non-payment when electricity or natural gas is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fragrance gardening is an easy way to enhance the enjoyment of gardens, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Western honey bee on salvia Our sense of smell has the power to evoke deep emotions, Trinklein said. Fragrance is an extension of a plant’s charm, transcending its physical
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H youths helped provide 250,271 meals to families facing food insecurity through the 2026 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign, pushing the initiative past 2.5 million meals statewide since 2019. Held annually from January through April, the campaign mobilizes young people to serve their communities through volunteering at food banks, organizing drives,
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in partnership with CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC, issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products produced by CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC, MAN000016. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where any marijuana product presents
COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for April 2026. Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,733 residential properties in April. The median sales price increased by 4.5 percent compared to last year, coming in at $280,000. The average sales price also increased 6.7 percent from last year to
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Squirrel hunting is a rewarding and accessible hunting activity with deep roots in Missouri. This abundant game animal was an important resource for many throughout Missouri’s history. While hunting squirrels may not be as popular as deer or turkey today, squirrels still provide enjoyable hunting and excellent table fare for those who pursue
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Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Naomi Meinertz, extension state specialist in aging; Candace Rodman, assistant extension professor, MU College of Health Sciences; Steve Ball, extension state fitness specialist and curators distinguished professor, MU College of Health Sciences; and Kelsey Weitzel, associate extension professor, MU College of Health
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by Caleb Jones Last weekend, Lindsey and Charlie headed out of town for a dance competition. Max and I had other plans. While they were packing dance shoes and hair spray, we were loading turkey decoys, camouflage and enough shotgun shells to make every gobbler in Audrain County nervous. We headed up to our
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Missouri unanimously ruled in favor of Missouri FIRST Map and Governor Mike Kehoe’s authority to call an extraordinary session: “This opinion represents yet another win for the people of Missouri and the Missouri FIRST Map, and another loss for
