BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally […]
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Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S., scoring 62.66 out of 100 on the Driving Danger Index. The ranking is based on average annual fatal crashes from 2020–2024 weighted against bridge and road condition data, according to an analysis of NHTSA crash data and ASCE infrastructure report card data.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. There are hundreds of full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions currently available across the state. “Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – High temperatures and high humidity coinciding with one of corn’s most critical growth stages results in a condition many refer to as “corn sweat.” Corn sweat is a colloquial term for transpiration, the natural process of corn plants pulling water through their roots and releasing vapor, mostly through the stomata of their
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri, and how hunters and
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Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 32.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that he will lead a Missouri delegation to the Republic of Panama, August 5-8, to celebrate 30 years of the Missouri National Guard’s partnership with Panama, as well as promote the state as a prime destination for global business investment and expansion. “We are proud to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– What do horses named Bandit, Tater, and Duck have in common with a sno-cone machine, a dunk tank, and a go-kart? They’re all part of the wasteful spending by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office uncovered in a new report released last week by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit conducted
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Blocking Overt Attempts at Shopping By Enforcing Randomization Guidelines (BOASBERG) Act to combat judicial bias by requiring courts to implement processes that randomly assign cases among judges at both the district and circuit level. Enforcing random case assignment will promote confidence in judicial impartiality and help prevent erroneous rulings. “Judge Boasberg is
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missourians interested in strengthening their neighborhoods and communities have until Aug. 21 to register for the 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a 10-week leadership development program offered through a partnership of University of Missouri Extension and University of Missouri-St. Louis. The program runs Sept. 8 through Nov. 12 and is offered online, making
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