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Missouri Attorney General Partners with Safe House Project to Launch Anti-Human Trafficking Tool Ahead of World Cup 26™
Missouri Attorney General
May 21, 2026 5:00 pm Every Missourian can now report suspected trafficking through a modernized system that routes actionable intelligence directly to law enforcement dashboards across the state JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney...
Below average runoff forecasts for upper Missouri River Basin continue
DVIDS - Georgia
Runoff continues to be below average in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa. Below-normal precipitation, dry soil conditions in the western portions of the basin, and an overall lack of mountain snowpack resulted in a May runoff of 1.6...
American Shaman Agrees to Suspend Sales of Kratom and 7-OH in Missouri
Missouri Attorney General
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Shaman Botanicals, LLC (American Shaman), the largest distributor of kratom products in Missouri, has agreed to suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its...
Lexitas Recognized Across Multiple Categories in Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Ranking Awards
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
HOUSTON, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexitas, a leading provider of technology enabled litigation support services, today announced it has been recognized in the Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Ranking Awards across multiple categories,...
Civil Dialogues Town Halls at Library of Congress and Points of Light Conference in Washington, DC
EIN Presswire
Kinder Institute, University of Missouri Alumni Association, and Harnisch Foundation Partner on "America 250" Town Hall at Library of Congress HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Civil Dialogues held parallel town...
Sullivan County Route OO Locust Creek Bridge open
Missouri Department of Transportation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Sullivan County Route OO bridge over Locust Creek, near Milan, was opened Tuesday, June 30. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted E&C Bridge, LLC to complete a bridge deck replacement project on four bridges in...
Missouri Entrepreneur Brian Trull Sells PokeNerds in Seven-Figure Deal
EIN Presswire
Founder drove eight figures in sales for Pokémon-focused retail brand; now turns attention to AI-enhanced gaming NEW TOWN, MO, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brian Trull, Founder of PokeNerds, announced today that he has...
MDC invites beginner hunters to a free mentored squirrel hunt in northeast Missouri Aug. 21 and 22
Missouri Department of Conservation
Body HANNIBAL, Mo. – Squirrel hunting is often considered one of the best ways to introduce newcomers to hunting.
Family fun planned at Missouri state parks and historic sites
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, June 1, 2026 – Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer fun activities throughout the month of June. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. Join us for a day of fun to...
Missouri Vlasic Classic Raises $25,000 for Cannabis Justice Organizations, Draws Leaders From Missouri Cannabis Industry
EIN Presswire
More than 150 attendees gathered at Old Kinderhook Resort for Vlasic Labs’ largest Missouri tournament to date CAMDENTON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fourth annual Missouri Vlasic Classic brought together more than...
Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Provides $50,000 to Support Career and Technical Education
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) and MOHELA invested funding to support Missouri students through their Career Development Mission-Mini Grant initiative.
Find family-friendly activities in Missouri state parks
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 29, 2026 – Northeast Missouri state parks and historic sites plan several family-friendly activities to kick off summer.
Missouri Commissioner of Education Dr. Karla Eslinger to Retire June 1
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that Dr. Karla Eslinger will retire from her current role as Missouri Commissioner of Education, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Eslinger has...
Summer fun kicks off at central Missouri state parks and historic sites
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, May 27, 2026 – Numerous educational and recreational activities are planned for Central Missouri state parks and historic sites.
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for 12 Missouri Counties in Response to Tornadoes, Hail, and Severe Storms from April 23-28
Missouri Department of Public Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2026 Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for 12 Missouri Counties in Response to Tornadoes, Hail, and Severe Storms from April 23-28 An additional round of destructive severe weather and flooding May...
Office of Administration Holds Ceremony for State Team Member of the Month and Award of Distinction Honorees
Missouri Office of Administration
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Office of Administration (OA) recognized the efforts of state team members across state agencies today by holding a reception honoring the 2025 State Team Member of the Month, and 2024 and 2025 Award of Distinction...
Lost in 1942, WWII Soldier Returns for Burial in Missouri
DVIDS - Georgia
FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Wilbert G. Linsenbardt, 27, of Lohman, Missouri, killed during World War II, will be interred June 5, in Saint Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Russellville, Missouri.
Durham School Services Missouri Maintenance Teams Bestowed Fleet Excellence Award for Exceptional Commitment to Safety
EIN Presswire
CALIFORNIA, MO, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Durham School Services, a premier transportation provider and leader, is proud to share that its maintenance teams at their Central, Kearney, and Lawson locations have received a...
Office of Administration Holds Ceremony for State Team Member of the Month and Award of Distinction Honorees
Missouri Office of Administration
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Office of Administration (OA) recognized the efforts of state team members across state agencies today by holding a reception honoring the 2025 State Team Member of the Month, and 2024 and 2025 Award of Distinction...
DPA Auctions Partners With Missouri Soybean Association to Support Farmers
EIN Presswire
Partnership gives Missouri soybean farmers member discounts, real-time equipment valuations, and access to DPA's nationwide buyer network of 50-plus years.
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