MO State News

ROLLA, Mo., —It has been a busy couple days for firefighting resources across Missouri, especially on Mark Twain National Forest. Engines, firefighters, dozer operators, and many more USDA Forest Service resources from the Forest have dropped other projects to respond to wildfires that have popped up in areas across the Forest’s 1.5 million acres. In fact, […]

ROLLA  —Mark Twain National Forest firefighters continue to actively fight the Sugar Fire on the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District. The fire is burning in the glades, about 12 miles south/southwest of Ava.  On Tuesday night, firefighters conducted firing operations from roadways to remove fuels between the fire front and containment lines and stop the fire’s

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Despite this week’s mild temperatures, winter – and the snow, sleet and ice that come along with it – is just around the corner. To help Missourians prepare and stay safe during the winter months, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are partnering to promote Nov. 4 – 8, 2024,

JEFFERSON CITY–  Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-13, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31, 2025.       Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of at least 88 Missouri counties are experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The Executive Order declares a Drought Alert in these

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: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at noon for system modernization. Friday, November 8, 2024, for system modernization. Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans’ Day. Thursday, November

CHILLICOTHE – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Oct. 24 for a closed executive session at Fountain Grove Conservation Area near Meadville. The Commission met Oct. 25 for its regular open meeting at Comfort Inn & Suites in Chillicothe. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice

In honor of National Cat Day, learn how Mizzou’s Leslie Lyons and Gretchen Carlisle help our feline friends.   COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, cats aren’t just patients, they’re VIPs (very important pets). And that world-class care extends far beyond campus, as the research conducted by Mizzou veterinarians

JEFFERSON CITY – For the eighth year, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners, schools and businesses throughout the state, are encouraging better driving behaviors as part of the annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day on October 30.  The day challenges all drivers to do the two

By Holly Thompson Rehder Sports in their purest form are fun, motivational, inspiring and captivating. There are so many movies and books which tell the stories of great athletes and teams who have overcome adversity, becoming household names – underdogs whose achievements live in our memories forever. Of course, professional sports are also a business

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) are seeking nominations for their Master Conservationist Award and Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame Award. The awards honor Missourians who make or have made outstanding contributions to conservation in Missouri. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31. Master Conservationist Award The Master