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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Ahead of Halloween, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is reminding Missourians of the state’s strict requirements for registered sex offenders to help ensure children’s safety during trick-or-treating.   Under Missouri law, registered sex offenders must follow these restrictions on October 31: No Halloween-related contact with children. Offenders are prohibited from hosting or

JEFFERSON CITY – With roadway fatalities in Missouri continuing to trend closer to surpassing last year’s count, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to use safe driving practices heading into the holiday and winter season.    To date in 2025, more than 700 people have died on Missouri roadways. Of the vehicle occupants

Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.edu Photo by Abbie Lankitus COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Fall 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts an increase in net farm income, largely due to a boost in livestock receipts and government payments, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.   ((INSERT PHOTO…MO

BOWLING GREEN, Mo. – If you’ve been thinking about getting into farming, University of Missouri Extension’s  webinar will help you gain insight into what to do before purchasing a farm property or starting an agricultural-related business.   The free webinar runs 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. “Lots of people dream of owning a small farm and