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Missouri public health agencies identified two residents with clade I mpox

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and local public health agencies have identified two adult Missouri residents this week with clade I mpox. This type of mpox virus started spreading globally since 2024 and is different from clade II mpox virus that caused the widespread 2022 outbreak. The clade […]

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Egg-citing times are happening at Missouri state parks and historic sites

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – This year’s Easter lineup is something to talk about. If you’ve been ‘dyeing’ for a reason to get outdoors, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites are providing the perfect ‘egg-scape.’ Hundreds of treats have been hidden, and there’s no license needed for these hunts. Join our team members across the state for

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MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the

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Azalea named National Garden Bureau shrub of the year.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The National Garden Bureau has selected azalea as its 2026 shrub of the year. Renowned for their colorful seasonal displays, azaleas are becoming the crown jewel in landscapes nearly everywhere, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.     Azalea blossom. The nectar and leaves of azaleas contain toxins, so the

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NFIB launches campaign to protect Missouri small businesses from predatory trial attorneys

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO  – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released new paid radio advertisements urging the Missouri Legislature to put a stop to abusive website-related lawsuits. This comes after small business owners from across the state have received demand letters from predatory trial attorneys, claiming their websites don’t comply with the Americans with Disabilities

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