MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters checked 1,857 turkeys during the firearms portion of Missouri’s fall turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Gasconade with 51 birds harvested, Osage with 48, and Cedar with 46. Perry County total 28: five adult gobblers, six adult hens, […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson congratulated four Missouri higher education institutions upon advancing, as part of teams, in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. The advancing institutions include the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), University of Missouri–St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, will receive a promotional

By Holly Thompson Rehder, State Senator I have voted in many elections in my life. Each and every time I can’t help but stop and think about what a privilege it is, and of the men and women who have prioritized our voices above their lives and fought to protect the right to vote. It

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that effective November 1, 2024, at 3 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol implemented a change to the preliminary online traffic crash and boat/drowning incident reports in which the names of involved parties will no longer be posted online. The Patrol was recently notified of

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners for the 2024 MoDNR Photo Contest. This annual competition invites amateur photographers of all ages to explore and capture the stunning beauty of Missouri’s natural resources, showcasing the state’s diverse landscapes and vibrant outdoor activities. This year, nearly 450 entries were

ROLLA—After several days of battling the Sugar Fire in dry fuels and strong, gusty winds, firefighters were given a Halloween treat in the form of rain moving through the area Wednesday night. After successful firing operations on the south line helped secure the flanks Wednesday, the rain provided the necessary cooling that firefighters needed to

By Holly Thompson Rehder, State Senator JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians head to the polls in less than one week, I am struck by the number of issues on the ballot and the significant impact this election will have on the future of Missouri. In my previous two columns, I wrote specifically about Amendment 3 and Amendment 2,

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural America. In Missouri alone, more than 250 farms are dedicated to raising deer. To improve overall herd health and support the state’s economy, researchers at the University of Missouri are working to determine how best to manage white-tailed deer on

FULTON, Mo. — HWI (HarbisonWalker International), one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States and member of the Calderys Group, announced today that it will expand in Fulton, investing $13.9 million and creating 11 new jobs.   “We’re excited to see an innovative and world-class company like HWI continuing to