MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-11, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events coming to Kansas City this summer. Under this order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to expedite assistance. […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO– The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 17. The 2026 event will be held on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Approximately 1,000 children from schools across Missouri are expected to visit Jefferson City for this

The Missouri Bar If you were in the hospital and couldn’t speak, who would be your voice? Would they know what your health care wishes are?  No one likes talking about death or end-of-life matters, but on April 16, The Missouri Bar is encouraging individuals to do just that as part of National Healthcare Decisions Day.

ST. LOUIS – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who were recognized for their actions at the annual Patrol Awards ceremony on April 11, 2026. This year’s awards ceremony took place at the Ameristar Casino in St. Louis, MO.   The Fred M. Mills MASTERS Public

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include a discussion of the 2026

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 45.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 78.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.  

Short Week, Long-Term Results   I was thankful to have an extra day for Easter break and the condensed schedule that followed may well provide long-term results for Missourians. The week started off with the governor signing a handful of bills into law in his Capitol office. These include the criminal and juvenile justice reforms

Source: Kathi Mecham CARROLLTON, Mo. – This spring, fill your garden with annuals that look great, work hard and roll out the welcome mat for pollinators, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kathi Mecham.   “Attracting pollinators is both essential and enjoyable,” says Mecham. “Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects play a vital role