JEFFERSON CITY – Ten persons died in traffic crashes over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 314Injuries — 102Fatalities — 10DWI — …
JEFFERSON CITY – Spotted lanternflies are planthoppers in the order Hemiptera, or true bugs, and are more closely related to cicadas, brown marmorated stink bugs, aphids, and leafhoppers. All insects in this order have piercing-sucking mouthparts that allow them to drill into the phloem of a plant to feed directly on the sugary sap. …
As Americans, we are incredibly fortunate to live in the freest nation in the world. But America wouldn’t be the nation it is today without the countless sacrifices of our military men and women. President Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Mines State Historic Site invites the public to the return of the annual Rock Swap from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10. Attendees will have the opportunity to buy, sell, swap or admire rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, rock jewelry and rock art at this event on the …
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WASHINGTON – This month, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) held a reception to recognize students from Missouri’s 8th Congressional District who placed in the top 15 of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Smith congratulated Clarissa Hulse, a senior from Houston, Mo., for taking first place with her piece, “Old Man.” U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) …
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 26, 2023 – Washington State Park will host a series of events from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3, to celebrate National Trails Day. Petroglyph Tour: 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site Washington State Park team members will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park’s history carved in stone! …
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) operator position located in Cape Girardeau is seeking applicants due to a new vacancy. Beginning May 22nd, 2023, the Missouri National Guard’s DEERS/RAPIDS Cape Girardeau site will operate in a reduced, part-time, capacity while the Guard …
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Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA. The Court took a crucial step forward by doing away with the flawed significant nexus test used to classify the Sackett’s property as a Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This ruling is a significant victory for farmers and …
JEFFERSON CITY – As Memorial Day approaches and Missourians hit the road starting this Memorial Day weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious and patient and use good judgment when traveling. Impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and not wearing seat belts are just a few of the concerns that …
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, is preparing to deploy overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Specifically, they will provide a quick reaction force (QRF) in the Middle East, supporting a company from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Arkansas National Guard and …
