MO State News

Missouri Division of Drug and Crime Control investigation led to discovery of child sexual abuse material; arrest of Bloomsdale residents

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) says the arrest of 38-year-old Charles R. Massa and 35-year-old Kristen R. Massa of Bloomsdale, Mo, followed an investigation into their alleged involvement child sexual abuse material.   According to a news release the Special Victims Unit (SVU), the State […]

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MDC, Ozark Land Trust partner to acquire Perry County habitat for endangered grotto sculpin

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ozark Land Trust (OLT) have partnered to acquire an ecologically critical 80-acre tract of land located immediately adjacent to the City of Perryville.     MDC, Ozark Land Trust partner to acquire key habitat for endangered grotto sculpin (pictured above).   The property — containing eight

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Stop the Ban Missouri issues statement on Amendment 3 ballot language ruling

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that ballot language describing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban abortion “fail(ed) to sufficiently advise voters” of the proposed amendment’s fallout. The ruling highlights that anti-abortion politicians continue to try to deceive voters as they work to ban abortion and take away Missourians’ right to

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Smith commends President Trump’s aid package for farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture would make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers to help struggling farm families. Congressman Smith said, “After four years of being ignored by the Biden administration, I commend President Trump

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Missouri State Fair receives international recognition

SEDALIA — The Missouri State Fair celebrated many honors at the 2025 International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Convention. The fair was recognized for programs in sponsorship, competitive exhibits, agriculture education, non-fair facility usage, commercial exhibits and concessions and communications. The Missouri State Fair is judged alongside other IAFE members of similar size, ranging

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Missouri Community College Association hosts 61st annual convention in St. Charles

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) held its 61st Annual Convention and Tradeshow Nov. 12–14 in St. Charles, marking the largest gathering in the event’s history. The three-day convention brought together community college professionals from across Missouri for learning, collaboration and celebration.   This year’s theme, “Learning, Leadership & Legacy,” set the

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Looking for a last minute holiday gift? Consider a Missouri State Parks gift card

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Do you love Missouri state parks and historic sites? Are you looking for a way to introduce the fun to someone else? Now is the perfect time to purchase a Missouri State Parks gift card for yourself and receive another card you can use as a holiday gift. The hard-to-buy-for person

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Justice Matters

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell As we near the end of another year, I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to all who make our courts – and our communities – strong, resilient, and hopeful. This season offers many ways to pause, reconnect, and reflect on the people and moments in our lives

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DED announces release of second tranche of SSBCI 2.0 funding

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0) funding, a federal U.S. Treasury program to advance technology-based economic development. The second round of funding includes more than

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