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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 11 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 23, 2023. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. The graduation ceremony […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Is your family looking to vacation close to home but wanting to find fun family activities that incorporate various attractions and tours? Are you interested in exploring Missouri’s outdoors and its multiple state parks? Are you into art and history? Perhaps your hobby centers around entertainment, food and drink? There are so

JEFFERSON CITY— In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15 – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is reminding Missourians to be on the lookout for elder financial abuse.   “Each year fraudsters financially exploit Missouri senior citizens,” Ashcroft said. “We need the public’s support and partnership to bring increased attention to this

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Not only is alcohol one of the world’s most abused drugs, but alcohol-related deaths trail only tobacco, poor diet and physical activity, and illegal drugs as the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States.   To assist people trying to recover from alcohol use disorder, Jason Ipsarides conducted a study

JEFFERSON CITY – Tuesday, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water: Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to collect

JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Newton and Jasper counties on Wednesday, June 14, in honor of Ron Richard, the only person in Missouri history to have served as both Speaker of the Missouri House and President Pro Tempore of the Missouri