MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) held its 61st Annual Convention and Tradeshow Nov. 12–14 in St. Charles, marking the largest gathering in the event’s history. The three-day convention brought together community college professionals from across Missouri for learning, collaboration and celebration.   This year’s theme, “Learning, Leadership & Legacy,” set the […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Do you love Missouri state parks and historic sites? Are you looking for a way to introduce the fun to someone else? Now is the perfect time to purchase a Missouri State Parks gift card for yourself and receive another card you can use as a holiday gift. The hard-to-buy-for person

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell As we near the end of another year, I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to all who make our courts – and our communities – strong, resilient, and hopeful. This season offers many ways to pause, reconnect, and reflect on the people and moments in our lives

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0) funding, a federal U.S. Treasury program to advance technology-based economic development. The second round of funding includes more than

WINONA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to tune in for a virtual program that explains how to tan a deer hide using tree bark.   The webinar, “Introduction to Bark Tanning a Deer Hide,” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. This online event

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.   Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area,

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Drivers who use northbound Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M should be aware the interstate will close overnight this week for bridge construction.   Weather permitting, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 nightly from Tuesday, December 9 through Saturday, December 13 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. to

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational fun—by participating in the 2026 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.  

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – Closed Executive Session  and Friday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting.   All activities will be at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City.   Background documents related to open meeting agenda items are available for public