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Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024 18 law enforcement officers, 11 members of the fire service, 2 corrections officers, 1 court...

Missouri Sports Betting Survey Highlights Residents’ Preferences and Habits
Kansas City, Missouri, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BetMissouri.com surveyed 1,000 Missouri residents to gauge attitudes toward sports betting, wagering habits, and expectations ahead of the state’s anticipated market launch in December. The...

MDC provides self-serve freezer drop sites for voluntary CWD sampling in St. Louis region
Body St. LOUIS, Mo—To make it easier for deer hunters to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in six counties in the St. Louis region. Each...
Advisor Navigates ‘Challenging’ Sale of Popular Missouri Winery
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo., Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After roughly two years on the market, a celebrated and award-winning Missouri winery has finally been sold to a rather unexpected buyer — thanks to help from a Kansas City, Mo.-based real...

Attorney General Bird Defends Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Travelers
DES MOINES –-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 25 states filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging it to review the constitutionality of Massachusetts’ firearm licensing requirements...

McKee Botanical Garden and the Vero Beach Orchid Society to Host the First Annual Rare & Exotic Orchid Exhibition
Collaboration Celebrates the Rich Legacy of Orchid Cultivation at McKee Botanical Garden VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- McKee Botanical Garden and the Vero Beach Orchid Society are pleased to announce the...

New York Mavericks Extend Exclusive Invitation to 2025 INFR Bull Riding Champion for its 2026 Training Camp
Indian National Finals Rodeo Bull Riding Champion invited to train with New York Mavericks in 2026 bridging the gap between two iconic Western sports leagues NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York...

Flautist Katie Dancer to perform at Discovery Center in Kansas City Oct. 10
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a unique evening of music and nature when Katie Dancer performs her Flute Journey Concert on Friday, Oct. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in...

MDC and National Wild Turkey Federation host youth outdoor skills day Oct. 11
Body KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Youth interested in hunting and fishing are invited to an outdoor skills session with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on Oct. 11 at Union Ridge Conservation Area, parking lot E in Green Castle. This free...

MDC’s popular Cooking in Nature class returns to Rockwoods Reservation Oct. 24
Body WILDWOOD, Mo.— Cooking outdoors is a great compliment to many other outdoor activities. Whether camping, fishing, hunting, or enjoying a backyard night out, many people feel food simply tastes better when it’s cooked outdoors. The Missouri...

MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With fall here and as winter nears, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are focused on fattening up and can spend up to 20 hours a day foraging for food....

Jefferson County Conservation Agent invites the public to leave footprints and take only photos on area glades
HILLSBORO, Mo.—They’ve been referred to as Missouri’s mini deserts. Glades are open, rocky areas, usually found in clearings of upland forests and woodlands. These typically south or west facing natural communities feature thin, rocky soils,...

America’s Service Commissions Announces Its New Board of Directors and Officers for 2025-2026 Term
The Board of Directors provides invaluable guidance and leadership to the membership association. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Service Commissions (ASC) is pleased to announce its new board...

MDC welcomes Frank Kruse as new Conservation Commissioner
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcome Frank Kruse of Smithville to the Missouri Conservation Commission following his appointment by Gov. Mike Kehoe and pending...

Mississippi Player Doubles Win with Lotto America All Star Bonus
Tonight’s Mega Millions’ Estimated Jackpot Nearly Half a Billion JACKSON, MISS. – A Mississippi Lottery player is celebrating a big win after last night’s Lotto America drawing. A ticket purchased at Kangaroo Crossing #1110 in Kosciusko matched...

The Fun is Brewing with Release of October Scratch-Off Games
Mega Millions’ Estimated Jackpot Nearing Half a Billion JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery is brewing up thrills with the launch of three new scratch-off games available Tuesday, October 7. These new games bring chances to win cash prizes up...

"The All-American Book Club" to Spotlight Authors Exploring Faith & Fortitude Through History & Today
"The All-American Book Club" to Spotlight Authors Exploring Faith & Fortitude Through History & Today WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eden Gordon Media, NewsTalk 105.9 FM, and WMAL's "The All-American...

MDC donates Rush Creek and Walnut Woods tracts to City of Liberty Parks & Rec
Body LIBERTY, Mo. – During their Sept. 22 city council meeting, the City of Liberty approved the donation of two parcels of land from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to the City of Liberty Parks & Rec. The city will pay $10 to MDC...

Acrow’s Detour Rental Solution Enables Undisturbed Flow of Traffic During Bridge Replacement in Southern Iowa
Modular steel structure minimizes travel disruptions on major commuter corridor PARSIPPANY, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce...

Discover nature at MDC’s Horton Farm Conservation Area in Ste. Genevieve County
Body STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends forests, fields,...