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Mizzou college football player diesafter medical emergency during game

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Tragedy struck the college football world on Saturday as a college running back suffered a medical emergency shortly after scoring a touchdown. MicahJo Barnett of William Jewell College (Liberty, Mo.) ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Fort Lewis College. Shortly after, the game was halted when he suffered […]

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Take Our Survey and Win Free Concert Tickets to the 2027 Missouri State Fair

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As we start planning the 2027 Missouri State Fair, August 12–22, we want to hear directly from the people who know the Fair best — you. We’re asking attendees and Fair fans to share their thoughts about the 2026 Missouri State Fair. Your feedback on what you loved, what you’d like to see improved, and

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Missouri Drivers Face Stiffer Penalties for Passing School Buses

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Missouri motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus will face tougher penalties under a new state law taking effect Aug. 28. With students returning to classrooms and college campuses across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert and watch for school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists and young

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How to keep snakes from seeking shelter in your home

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late summer and fall are good times to locate potential entry areas around your home or buildings and take action to prevent snakes, rodents and other nuisance critters from accessing these areas, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist. From late August through early October, snakes are

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2027 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round is now open

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 24, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2027 grant round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is now open. LWCF grants are available to cities, counties and public-school districts to be used for outdoor recreation projects.   For more information

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MADD Missouri & Missouri Law Enforcement Join Forces for “Saturation Saturday”

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WHAT: In a powerful nationwide initiative to fight impaired driving ahead of Labor Day weekend, MADD Missouri is partnering with law enforcement agencies for “Saturation Saturday” on August 29, 2026. In conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Missouri will be

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The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office Announces the Start of the 2026 Unclaimed Property Auction

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 Unclaimed Property Auction, beginning with the first event preview tomorrow night, August 26, at 5:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Columbia, MO. The auction preview gives buyers an opportunity to walk through the venue and get a look at the items

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Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order Establishing Missouri Child Welfare Task Force

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-17, establishing the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force to further strengthen coordination across Missouri’s child welfare system by developing recommendations for a set of unified standards for child welfare safety.  “Protecting Missouri’s most vulnerable children is one of our highest responsibilities, and the people doing this

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Outdoor rec adds more than $10B to state’s economy, MU Extension report finds

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating and other forms of outdoor recreation generate billions of dollars in economic activity across Missouri. A new University of Missouri Extension report estimates outdoor recreation contributes more than $10 billion annually to the state’s economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs in a variety of sectors, including

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