MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri WIC Approved Food List now includes fresh herbs for participants to purchase with their monthly cash value benefits (CVB).   Dried herbs, spices, pastes, seeds and plants are not WIC-approved.   The formula company Abbott announced a name and label change for Similac Total Comfort to Similac Gentle Comfort. Depending on […]

Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Office of Administration (OA) has announced a series of updates to the State of Missouri government digital platforms, mo.gov and the Missouri Citizen Portal (my.mo.gov).   These improvements represent a first step in making it easier for Missourians to find exactly what they need when interacting with state government.    As part of this effort to enhance the

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The third annual Missouri Historic Preservation symposium is set for Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, in Joplin. This year’s theme is “The Road Ahead: Fueling the Economy through Historic Preservation.” The event is presented by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office and cosponsored by the city of Joplin, Downtown

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has opened the 17th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest.   The Department invites Missourians to share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest runs through June 5th and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture,

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Michael L. Colchado, 18, of Seneca, MO. Colchado was arrested on April 3, 2026, in connection with a missing person and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigation. DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators were assisted by

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri deer hunters and others for feedback on potential regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri for nonresident deer hunting.   One regulation change under consideration for the 2026 deer season would reduce the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) issued the following statements regarding the passage and signing of Senate Bill 888, omnibus legislation that significantly modifies Missouri’s criminal justice and juvenile justice systems.   State Rep. Michael Johnson, Chairman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus said the following:   “While we

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a resolution with the Wentzville School District Board of Education that reinforces government transparency, safeguards the public’s right to open meetings and records, and affirms parents’ central role in their children’s education. The agreement fully resolves the State’s litigation concerning alleged violations of Missouri’s Open Meetings

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As temperatures rise and people begin camping, fishing and farming, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the health dangers posed by ticks, says University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff.   Increasing reports of alpha-gal syndrome, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other tick-related