MO State News

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) led the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026. Senator Hawley wrote, “We […]

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair is celebrating 250 years of America! This year’s Fair’s theme, “Show-Me Stars & Stripes,” will showcase this milestone through new events, new livestock shows, and new campground competitions along with fan favorite exhibits from previous years.   Special promotions and exhibits to look forward to include: Opening Day Parade entries

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that Shaman Botanicals, LLC (American Shaman), the largest distributor of kratom products in Missouri, has agreed to suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its alkaloids, effective immediately. This action ends litigation between the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS),

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program.   All of the River Region school districts had 100 percent approval rates:   Altenburg 48 with two buses: 100.0% Perry County 32 with 29

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) today announced continued progress in the state’s fight against opioid overdoses, highlighting strong utilization of Missouri’s Naloxone Standing Order and encouraging trends showing simultaneous declines in overdose deaths.  According to the Missouri Department of Social Services, annual Medicaid claims for naloxone dispensed through the state

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways Transportation Commission today approved the Missouri Department of Transportation’s 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan serves as a comprehensive, policy-driven guide for the development of Missouri’s transportation system through 2050 and builds upon the goals and objectives outlined in the previous plan, last updated in June 2018.   The

FULTON, Mo. – Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance.   The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors.   Those honored include the following: Chester, IllinoisMabry Wingerter, Sophomore Perryville, MissouriBrayden Moore, Freshman Red Bud, IllinoisNoah Tepe, Junior

JEFERSON CITY  – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers free recreational firearms shooting on more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. The ranges were designed decades ago primarily for hunters with most traditional use being in the spring and fall in preparation for various hunting seasons. According to MDC, range use has

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved proposed regulation changes at its May 29 open meeting in Washington from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regarding nonresident deer hunting. The approved regulation change for the upcoming 2026 deer season reduces the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners who qualify