MO State News

U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T’s critical minerals Tech Hub

Posted by Greg Edwards ROLLA – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Missouri S&T’s Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) $38 million to help rebuild America’s domestic critical minerals supply chain.     Drs. Michael Moats, left, and Lana Alagha work in a Missouri S&T laboratory. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri […]

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MDC hosts dove hunt for beginners, mobility- impaired hunters Sept. 1 in East Prairie

MDC hosts dove hunt for beginners, mobility- impaired hunters Sept. 1 in East Prairie CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in cooperation with National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), invites new hunters and mobility-impaired individuals to participate in a combined hunting event on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the opening day of dove season in

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Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY– A snapshot of a farmer bucket-feeding cows has been named the 2026 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Best in Show. Jordan Crozier of Rich Hill, Mo., submitted the photo, which was chosen from more than 700 entries to the contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.   “Once again, this year’s Focus

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Veterans encouraged to apply for managed deer hunts at Mark Twain, Crowder state parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Are you, or do you know, a Missouri veteran who enjoys deer hunting? Veterans are encouraged to apply to be one of the 35 lucky winners to participate in special managed deer hunts at Mark Twain State Park or at Crowder State Park. The application period is now open, and veterans can

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MoDNR updates flood and drought app to include 93 state park and historic site boundaries

JEFFERSON CITY  – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has updated the Missouri Flood & Drought app to include Missouri’s 93 state park and historic site boundaries and labels, making it easier for users to identify locations on the platform. Missouri’s Division of State Parks maintains comprehensive emergency response protocols developed in coordination with local

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2026 Missouri Wine Competition winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition was held in Columbia, Missouri, July 14-16. Our 8 esteemed judges spent two days blind tasting wines entered from across the Show-Me-State. 277 wines were entered in this year’s competition. Prestigious judges with a variety of different skill sets, experiences and qualifications from across the

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University of Missouri Extension releases factsheet on Cyclospora

COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri Extension has released a fact sheet on Cyclospora.   Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes intestinal illness through consumption of contaminated food or water.   Prevention requires proper hygiene, safe produce handling, sanitation practices and effective controls throughout farming, processing and food preparation.   Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is

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ServMO announces AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants

JEFFERSON CITY – ServMO is pleased to announce the availability of AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants to enable organizations to plan a proposed AmeriCorps program in Missouri. From January to June 2027, selected organizations will use planning grants to prepare to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the subsequent 2027-2028 operational grant cycle.   Available

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