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Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Nov. 3 – 7

Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Nov. 3 – 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Nov. 3 – 7 Missourians encouraged to take precautions ahead of winter weather season JEFFERSON CITY – After a seemingly quick shift from summer to fall, winter in...

Owner:  American Government
Explore fall at Rockwoods Reservation: Free Birding and Hiking Programs Nov. 5

Explore fall at Rockwoods Reservation: Free Birding and Hiking Programs Nov. 5

Body WILDWOOD, MO.—Autumn is an excellent time to enjoy the outdoors in Missouri. It’s also a great time to start prepping for the colder weather ahead. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Rockwoods Reservation in Wildwood is the ideal...

Owner:  American Government
MDC encourages public to use caution amidst “bird flu” outbreak

MDC encourages public to use caution amidst “bird flu” outbreak

Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is actively monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, and raptors across the state. Testing of these birds has confirmed the cause to be Highly...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024

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...

Owner:  American Government
MDC and Open Space STL expand LaBarque Creek Conservation Area to protect important aquatic habitat

MDC and Open Space STL expand LaBarque Creek Conservation Area to protect important aquatic habitat

EUREKA, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has recently expanded LaBarque Creek Conservation Area in Jefferson County, thanks to fundraising efforts by Open Space STL. Open Space StL purchased 15 additional acres from Jenna Walls to...

Owner:  American Government
News Release: Experience North Dakota Like a Local: Where Creative Cities Meet Legendary Landscapes
MDC provides $71K in funding for Martha’s Nature Trail infrastructure in Clinton through Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program

MDC provides $71K in funding for Martha’s Nature Trail infrastructure in Clinton through Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program

Body CLINTON, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) partnered with Clinton Parks and Recreation and land donor Martha Friedmeyer to expand infrastructure on a nature trail at Antioch Park through an MDC Outdoor Recreation...

Owner:  American Government
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Missouri has native tarantulas. A St. Louis scientist says they’re docile ‘cupcakes'

Missouri has native tarantulas. A St. Louis scientist says they’re docile ‘cupcakes'

In a parking lot in a secret location outside St. Louis, Becky Hansis-O’Neill and her team prepared to search for Missouri’s largest native spider. They set off into the woods, hiking toward the spider’s home. Right away, a member of the party...

Owner:  University of Missouri-St. Louis & American Government
Missouri State volleyball prepares for key series against first-place UTEP

Missouri State volleyball prepares for key series against first-place UTEP

Missouri State's volleyball team will travel to El Paso, Texas, to face UTEP in a two-match series at Memorial Gym. The matches are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Both matches will...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
YOUR OPINION: Tourism tax

YOUR OPINION: Tourism tax

Dennis Licklider, Holts Summit Dear Editor, I rarely write letters to the editor. This time is different. I care about Jefferson City and want it to prosper and grow as all of us do. However, I realize that little happens without money involved....

Owner:  Walter E. Hussman Jr.
Missouri man pleads guilty after caught carrying deadly explosive

Missouri man pleads guilty after caught carrying deadly explosive

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man caught carrying a deadly explosive in Missouri will serve probation after pleading guilty to a felony charge. Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Thursday, Oct. 30, indicate that Skyler P....

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Ewa Beach care home fire leaves 2 dead, 1 seriously injured

Ewa Beach care home fire leaves 2 dead, 1 seriously injured

A 93-year-old woman was killed in an Ewa Beach adult care home fire Wednesday night, and a 32-year-old woman who lived behind the home died Thursday at Straub Medical Center. The second victim was pronounced dead at 9:15 p.m., according to the...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Central Missouri Jennies volleyball hosts ranked opponents for Halloween weekend
Shae Smith represents Missouri at Miss USA, honors her hometown roots

Shae Smith represents Missouri at Miss USA, honors her hometown roots

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom While Friday night lights were sounding off across southwest Missouri, many locals found themselves tuning in for a different kind of hometown pride — watching Bolivar’s own Shae Smith take the national stage at...

Owner:  Kenny & Kimball Long
Key dates to know on Missouri basketball’s 2025-26 schedule 

Key dates to know on Missouri basketball’s 2025-26 schedule 

College basketball is almost back. While Missouri football is on its second idle week of the season, Missouri basketball will get its 2025-26 campaign underway. Mizzou men’s hoops is coming off of a 22-12 season that saw the team return to the...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Missouri State football beats FIU, secures third…

Missouri State football beats FIU, secures third…

Missouri State football defeated Florida International 28-21, improving their record to 5-3. The Bears' defense forced two turnovers in the first quarter, setting up a touchdown. Quarterback Jacob Clark set a new program record with his 48th...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
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