MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has announced that a record-breaking 95.4% of recent Mizzou graduates have found successful career outcomes within six months of spring graduation, according to the annual career outcomes survey — a significant milestone that puts MU one year ahead of schedule for meeting career outcome goals from the Strategic […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Throughout Missouri’s history, courthouses have stood at the center of our communities as a place residents can take their disagreements to be resolved in a neutral forum. While more focus tends to be placed on the judges making the decisions, the courts simply could not fulfill their duties without the people

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $20,000 to fund a 12-month self-advocacy project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The overall goal is to support innovative approaches to self-advocacy in the state of Missouri. These approaches will remove barriers for people with I/DD. The MODDC will host a

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – FFA members from across the state will meet in Columbia, April 20-21, at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers, and participate in leadership workshops. Ignite, Embrace, Empower is the theme for this year’s annual convention, which is expected to

Getting the IRS off the backs of hardworking families Every April when Americans file their taxes, they’re reminded just how much of their hard-earned money goes straight into Uncle Sam’s pocket. On top of that, they have the added headache of having to worry that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will come after them if

by Caleb Jones   Note: This column by Caleb Jones is from the May 2023 edition of Rural Missouri magazine   I have never been considered the classiest dresser on the block. In fact, when my wife and I were dating, I firmly believe Lindsey thought I was colorblind. Maybe she saw a diamond in

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – One organ donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 or more.   In FY22, 94 living donors and 416 deceased donors made organ donations in Missouri, saving or enhancing hundreds of lives.   Donors and their families were recognized last week by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. –The Women In Nature program is expanding to include backpacking events. At these classes, women can join other like-minded women who want to experience the hobby of backpacking in a safe and judgment-free environment. These programs are intended to empower participants to be able to set off on their own adventures with

  JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD), the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, MDHEWD Commissioner Dr. Bennett Boggs, Gov. Mike Parson, as well as a host of higher education leaders, state leaders, and other dignitaries celebrated the investiture of Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith as the first African American

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are at an all-time high according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nationally, there has been a 74% increase in syphilis over five years, as well as more than 2,800 congenital syphilis cases in 2021, with 220 resulting in stillbirths and infant deaths. This STI Awareness