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Missouri honors fallen law enforcement officers at memorial at State Capitol
Missouri Department of Public Safety
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May 9, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 03, 2025 Missouri honors fallen law enforcement officers at memorial at State Capitol Missouri’s law enforcement community gathered at the State Capitol this morning to honor four fallen officers who died in the line of...
Measles in Missouri – What Should You Know?
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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May 30, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The number of cases of measles reported in Missouri this year is the same for all of 2024 so far (2). However, nationally this year is unusual. Thirty-one of the states have experienced cases -- including 14 outbreaks – and...
Intense Tornadoes Ravage Missouri, Kentucky
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 21 individuals lost their lives after intense tornadoes swept through Missouri and Kentucky, causing extensive destruction, prompting emergency declarations, and disrupting electricity for hundreds of thousands throughout the...
Kansas City to Host Travel South International Showcase 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 12, 2025
Registration Now Open for Premier International Tourism Marketplace in the South ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA, the official regional destination marketing organization for the Southern United...
Parents of young kids invited to Hiking with Baby event on May 24 in Parkville
Missouri Department of Conservation
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May 12, 2025
Body PARKVILLE, Mo. – It can be beneficial for both parents and children alike to find a community of families who love nature. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will lead Hiking with Baby, a free family-friendly nature walk, from 9:30...
MDC offering Primitive Camping 101 class at Caldwell Wildlife Area May 23
Missouri Department of Conservation
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May 9, 2025
Body WASHINGTON, Mo.—One of the most refreshing things about getting out into nature is being able to unplug from civilization and appreciate the basics. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by primitive camping. The Missouri Department of...
Missouri Attorney General’s Office Assists Taney County in Securing Conviction in 32-Year-Old Cold Case
Missouri Attorney General
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April 4, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Taney County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction against Tony Wagner for one count of Forcible Rape: Aggravated and two counts of Assault in the First...
White Lodging Names Chris Anderson Chief Operating Officer, Joe Pagone Senior Vice President of Operations
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 7, 2025
Merrillville, Indiana, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Lodging, a privately owned industry leader in urban and lifestyle hospitality development and management, today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer...
Some MDC areas offer good camping opportunities
Missouri Department of Conservation
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May 5, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Camping is a way to connect with the outdoors that can be both enjoyable and economical for the entire family. If a camping trip is on your family’s to-do list for this spring or summer, be sure to check out some of the Missouri...
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group Announce America’s Greatest Workplaces by State 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 15, 2025
NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a time when workplace culture, employee retention, and job satisfaction are more critical than ever, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group have announced America’s Greatest Workplaces by State 2025, a...
Advisory: Services on Friday and Saturday will honor Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty
Missouri Department of Public Safety
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May 1, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2025 Advisory: Services on Friday and Saturday will honor Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty Names of four officers who died in the line of duty in 2024 will be added to Missouri Law...
Backpack the Ozark Hills with MDC on April 26, 27 near Roby
Missouri Department of Conservation
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March 10, 2025
TEXAS COUNTY, Mo. – If you can picture yourself reveling in self-reliance within the Ozark Hills’ ridgetops and valleys, the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free Intro to Backpacking program on April 26 and 27 at Paddy Creek Wilderness...
Case of measles confirmed in traveler to Missouri
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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April 18, 2025
Case is visitor to Missouri associated with international travel, likely with limited public exposure Media Contact: Lisa Cox Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior...
Case of measles confirmed in traveler to Missouri
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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April 18, 2025
Case is visitor to Missouri associated with international travel, likely with limited public exposure Media Contact: Lisa Cox Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior...
YMCA of the USA and MissionSquare Foundation Expand National Partnership to Elevate Youth Civic Engagement and Develop Future Leaders
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 10, 2025
CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is proud to announce the third year of its national partnership with the MissionSquare Foundation. This...
Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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February 27, 2025
Posted on Feb 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...
Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary address
Missouri Courts
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February 26, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Wasinger, Speaker Patterson, President Pro Tem O’Laughlin, statewide office holders, members of the General Assembly, judicial colleagues, and my fellow Missourians: It is an honor and privilege to serve as Missouri’s chief...
Pelican Island Boat Access in St. Louis County temporarily closed due to road damage
Missouri Department of Conservation
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July 11, 2025
Body St. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Pelican Island Boat Access to the Missouri River in north St. Louis County is currently closed due to road damage. Pelican Island Access is located at Missouri River mile...
Weaver Films Launches 'Arkansas Love Story' Campaign, Offering Complete Wedding and Engagement Film Package Giveaway
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
Arkansas filmmaker launches $4,797 wedding & engagement film giveaway, introducing engagement films as new service to Arkansas couples through contest campaign. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Weaver Films, a...
Join MDC and the Missouri Master Naturalists at an interpretive nature hike in Hannibal Apr. 12
Missouri Department of Conservation
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April 1, 2025
Body HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists Chapter will host an interpretive nature hike at Steyermark Woods Conservation Area in Hannibal on April 12. The hike will begin at 1...