JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Join Missouri State Parks team members at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park as they cut the ribbon to the new Ted and Pat Jones biking and walking trail. Funded by a gift from the trust of Pat Jones, the trustees of her estate – […]
JEFFERSON CITY – “Struck or injured by fellow worker, patient, or other person” is one of the leading causes of workers’ compensation injuries that we see in Missouri. These include workplace violence, which is potentially under-reported. Workplace violence incidents may include violence from co-workers, patients, clients or the public, and they can even stem from
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KANSAS CITY, MO — October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. To raise awareness of how important pedestrian safety is, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is urging drivers to slow down and be alert for pedestrians. Walking should always be an
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, in conjunction with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is extending the design submission deadline for the new Veterans’ medal and medallion. The new deadline is October 31, 2024. Governor Mike Parson signed into law the expansion of the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program on July 11, 2024. This new law
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Missouri WIC announces an innovative digital data dashboard accessible to the public. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The data dashboard provides access to in-state participation and certification data, along with benefit data, including: Participation rates by month and demographics (race, ethnicity, age, education level and
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to make the public aware of a telephone scam. In the past month, some incidents have been reported across the state. In each case, a suspect contacted an individual associated with someone who was involved in a motor vehicle crash, identified themselves as the investigating
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October to be Farm to School and ECE Month in Missouri. Farm to School and ECE Month celebrates nutrition professionals, farmers and ranchers nationwide for their contributions to feeding Missouri students. “Farm to School and Early Care and Education (ECE) Month is a great opportunity to share
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s fire service will hold two memorial services this weekend at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City to honor the state’s fallen firefighters. On Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., a candlelight vigil will be held for all Missouri firefighters who have died while serving their communities. On Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:30
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SPRINGFIELD – A new partnership between Missouri State University and GSMH broadens horizons for college-bound Girl Scouts. In our program, Girl Scouts already strengthen their futures. With us, they evolve into strong, capable leaders. We want to continue to empower them, even after they graduate our program. With our new partnership with
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JEFFERSON CITY – Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists
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