MO State News

Driver examination stations close on February holidays

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, February 11, 2022, in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, February 14, 2022. Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Washington’s birthday. […]

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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site hosts art show 

JEFFERSON CITY – Team members at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site invite the public to a February Art Show featuring artist Chloe Hellweg from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays during the month of February. Hellweg is new to the Arcadia Valley, having recently moved here with her family. The Hellwegs live

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Missouri REALTORS® release Market Statistics Report

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for the month of December, including the entirety of 2021.   In the month of December, Missouri REALTORS® sold 8,059 residential properties. Of those sales, the average residential property sold for $263,574. Compared to the

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Apply online during February for MDC spring managed turkey hunts

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri turkey hunters can apply online during February for 2022 spring turkey managed hunts through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-spring-managed-hunts. Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. The spring turkey hunting youth portion will be April 9 and

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MOFB sends letter to senate leaders regarding congressional map

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins urged Missouri Senate leaders to adopt a Congressional map that maintains strong rural representation in a letter sent on Tuesday. Hawkins, in a letter to Senators Dave Schatz and Caleb Rowden, voiced the organization’s stance that Missouri Farm Bureau is committed to ensuring that rural Missourians’

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MU study identifies mutations specific to omicron variant

COLUMBIA, Mo. — While the omicron variant continues to infect people around the world, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified the highly prevalent, specific mutations that are causing the omicron variant’s high rate of infection.   The findings help explain how the new variant can escape pre-existing antibodies present in the human body,

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State continues to add COVID-19 testing sites

JEFFERSON CITY – Transmission of COVID-19 continues to be high throughout most areas of Missouri. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is continuing to adapt to the ever-changing needs among communities and provide additional free testing sites in other areas of the state, such as Hillsboro, Peculiar, Columbia and Springfield. Large testing events

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