MO State News

Student archers excel at MoNASP state championship in Branson

BRANSON, Mo. – More than 3,800 Missouri student archers in grades 4-12 from 304 schools recently competed in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship March 18-21 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson.   The state championship was sponsored and coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and […]

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State board revokes licenses of two funeral directors

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of Andrew Trammel Moore, funeral director license number 2001012178 and embalmer license number 2002003610 and Robert E. Schaefer, funeral director license number 005566 and embalmer license number 007091.   This action was taken due to violations of Sections 333.330 and 193.145

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NFIB applauds Senate for protecting Missouri small businesses from ADA lawsuit abuse

JEFFERSON CITY – In a vote of 32-0, the Senate unanimously advanced SB 907, which will provide much-needed relief from lawsuit abuse for Main Street Missourians.   In a statement, NFIB State Director Brad Jones thanked the Missouri General Assembly for standing up for small businesses.   “Small business owners have found themselves the target of abusive and

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Missouri Corn Growers welcome E15 waiver, continue push for year-round solution

JEFFERSON CITY–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it will issue an emergency waiver allowing the continued sale of E15, a higher ethanol blend also known as Unleaded 88, during the summer driving season. The decision comes as global energy markets face renewed volatility and fuel supplies tighten. Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) President Brian Lehman

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger joins U.S. Department of Education to highlight civic education and Missouri’s rich history

JEFFERSON CITY – This week, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger joined officials from the U.S. Department of Education and state education leaders to emphasize the critical importance of civics and history education during the “History Rocks” event series. The event, part of a multi-state initiative, highlights the collaborative effort to ensure Missouri students have a deep

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Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger calls for nominations to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is calling on citizens across the state to help recognize veterans who have continued to serve their communities long after their military service ended. Nominations for the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame (MVHOF) Class of 2026 are now open.   The MVHOF honors Missouri veterans who

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Explore nature this April at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Embrace warmer weather and enjoy the emerging flowers with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Staff at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center are hosting several free programs in April, including:   Spring Wildflower Walk April 1 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Apple Creek CA: Designed for participants ages 16 and older, this leisurely walk

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Department of Natural Resources seeks comments on draft hazardous waste permit for Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit for The Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling Facility until May 11, 2026. The department will hold a public meeting and public hearing about the draft permit Thursday, April 23, 2026, at

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Choose these ‘Fab Four’ for flowers galore

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jump-start your spring garden by starting four easy, inexpensive tender bulbs indoors before the weather warms.   University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein suggests tuberous begonia, caladium, achimenes and calla lily. All are available in bulb or tuber form from retail outlets that feature plants. Most greenhouses and big box stores

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Black bear presence in Missouri is growing

University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new publication from University of Missouri Extension looks at black bears, their ecology and how research by the Missouri Department of Conservation helps us better understand their behavior and growing numbers.     Black bear sow in southwestern Missouri. Photo by Noppadol Paothong, Missouri Department of Conservation.

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