MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe joined the opening day festivities at the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, kicking off the annual 11-day showcase of Missouri agriculture. “Claudia and I hope Missourians from every corner of the state will join us in Sedalia over the next ten days […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Biological control – using living organisms to help manage insect pests and weeds – can be an effective part of an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. Many gardeners are already familiar with common biological controls, whether that means encouraging natural predators in the

The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Occupational Employment and Wages for 8 metropolitan areas in Missouri. These reports contain employment and wage data for 22 major occupational groups within these metropolitan areas. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the mean wage for all occupations in Missouri was

The Adventures of Quinta Scott on Route 66 by AJ Medlock Regional Director of the St. Louis Research Center Thursday, August 13, 11:00 a.m.-noon (central time) Online and free; registration is required. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, St. Louis renowned photographer and author Quinta Scott traveled extensively along Route 66 capturing this iconic road and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued an Order approving astipulation and agreement in Spire Missouri Inc.’s (Spire) accounting authority (AAO) request regarding theappropriate accounting treatment of certain costs and expenses. Signatories to the agreement include Spire, the Staff of the Commission and the Office of the Public Counsel. The

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 21st Judicial Circuit. Tom Smith, of Warson Woods, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Mr. Smith currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He previously served as an

Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, and the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Tickets are available for

Helping Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families Improve Wellness [Jefferson City, MO] – The Department of Mental Health’s Veterans Services Program has launched the Live Life Mission, a new statewide wellness campaign created to help Missouri service members, veterans, and their families improve overall well-being through simple, realistic daily efforts. Military-connected individuals often face stress,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced that she has joined a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass S. 3798, the Safe Access to Cash Act. The legislation would strengthen efforts to prosecute organized crime rings that are robbing automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide. “Organized criminal networks are targeting ATMs in our

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Speaker of the House Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, proudly announces the appointment of State Rep. Bill Owen, R-Springfield, to serve as Chair of the House Budget Committee, effective immediately.   “Representative Owen is a proven champion for fiscal responsibility and a steady hand when it comes to stewarding taxpayer dollars,” Speaker Patterson