MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Backcountry campsites at Hawn State Park will be available for advance and same-day reservations through the Missouri State Parks online reservation system beginning Tuesday, March 1.   Visitors can experience backcountry camping along the Whispering Pine Trail loops and White Connector 3 in a designated campsite.  When making a reservation online at icampmo.com, […]

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey made substantial improvements to a popular water well data application. It is now easier to learn about domestic bedrock water well construction requirements in Missouri using a new ArcGIS Online application. The Well Installation Section Drilling Information Map application, called WISDIM, organizes minimum construction

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri State Representative Ron Hicks (R-St. Charles) Tuesday filed House Bill 2704, the “Cannabis Freedom Act”, an omnibus marijuana legalization bill that legalizes marijuana for adult use, releases all non-violent marijuana offenders, creates a protocol for individuals to expunge prior marijuana offenses, allows individuals on probation or parole to legally use marijuana,

JEFFERSON CITY – State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman is working with her colleagues in the House to strengthen the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Missourians. Coleman is co-sponsoring HB 2679, which is sponsored by state Rep. Curtis Trent, to expand Missouri’s Castle Doctrine.   Under the existing Castle Doctrine, Missourians may use physical force on

JEFFERSON CITY – A cold front is forecast to move across the state in the form of rain today, changing to ice and snow overnight into Thursday morning. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be cautious of slick roads throughout the day on Thursday. “Because rain is expected to begin Wednesday, we will

JEFFERSON CITY —  To celebrate Drinking Water Week May 1-7, fifth grade students from throughout Missouri are invited to participate in an annual poster contest sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association. The contest’s theme remains “There when you need it.” Water resources are often

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Jobs with Justice leader are responding to Tuesday’s perfection vote on HJR 117. “Today’s actions are another attack on voter-approved Medicaid. These political antics needlessly put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Missourians at risk and uncertainty about their healthcare,” one of the leaders stated. “I only just received my Medicaid card this

BOSTON, Mass. — Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 19.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.  

SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State University will recognize 237 student-athletes here Tuesday evening (Feb. 15) as honorees on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the fall 2021 semester. The distinguished scholars all posted a 3.0 grade-point average or better during the fall term and represent all 17 intercollegiate programs. Director of Athletics Kyle Moats, along with