JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met March 26 for an open workshop and a closed executive session and March 27 for its regular open meeting. All activities were held at Commission Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Raymond […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its March 27 open meeting in Jefferson City for upcoming 2026 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2026-2027 waterfowl-hunting seasons, pending final federal approval. 2026 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – History will come to life in the birthplace of the 33rd President when Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, visits Lamar on Thursday, April 30. Daniel will host a special evening of storytelling and personal reflection at Lamar’s Thiebaud Auditorium, offering a rare glimpse into the private
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winners and honorable mentions of the 34th Annual Inclusion Award and the 13th Annual Youth Leadership Award. The Inclusion Award, along with one Honorable Mention, is presented annually to private and public employers, individuals, businesses, or organizations in Missouri. Honorees are chosen for their exceptional, proactive,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at its
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JEFFERSON CITY – Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Missouri WIC Approved Food List will be updated to align with new federal guidelines. The update includes adding fresh herbs and removing four cereal varieties. The cereal varieties being removed are creamy wheat farina, grits, twin grain (rice and corn) and honey oat.
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University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – With hiking and camping season right around the corner, a University of Missouri Extension has tips on how to prevent and avoid problems when in bear habitat. Missouri’s black bear population is growing, with current numbers estimated at about 1,000, says Robert Pierce, MU Extension state wildlife
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an ongoing effort to protect our communities from the detrimental effects of the illegal retail drug trade, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office sent 33 cease and desist letters to unlicensed retailers selling intoxicating cannabis and marijuana products outside of Missouri’s Article XIV Constitutional framework. Attorney General
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BRANSON, Mo. – More than 3,800 Missouri student archers in grades 4-12 from 304 schools recently competed in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship March 18-21 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson. The state championship was sponsored and coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of Andrew Trammel Moore, funeral director license number 2001012178 and embalmer license number 2002003610 and Robert E. Schaefer, funeral director license number 005566 and embalmer license number 007091. This action was taken due to violations of Sections 333.330 and 193.145
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