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The rich history of Missouri’s iron industry will come alive once again at Maramec Spring Park during the 46th Annual Old Iron Works Festival being held on October 11. This much-anticipated … more
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting two hiring events in mid-September for positions in roadway maintenance and construction. Eligible applicants will be interviewed during the … more
  JEFFERSON CITY — DNR’s Division of State Parks is accepting nominations for a general trail user representative and for an equestrian trail user representative for the Trails … more
Proclaims the Missouri State Fair a “Great American Fair,” officially kicking off Missouri’s America 250 celebration As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th … more
Phelps Health is undergoing a significant transformation, one that is evident to those who have visited recently. The changes are not just cosmetic—they reflect a meaningful shift in the way … more
Due to the passage of Senate Bill 28, purchasing a motor vehicle in Missouri will look different down the road - in late 2026 or early 2027.   The law will take effect August 28 - but the … more
August has arrived and with it the 2025-2026 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for … more
Forty high school students from across the United States and abroad traveled to Missouri University of Science and Technology and spent part of their summer doing something very few teenagers — … more
Phelps Health is warning the community about an increase in phone scams involving individuals impersonating Phelps Health staff. These fraudulent callers may pressure patients to make payments or … more
Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) elected a new slate of officers at its May 15 board meeting. For the 2025-2026 year, Osage County Presiding Commissioner Darryl Griffin was elected … more
Unemployment rates in Crawford and Phelps counties both rose in June, while the statewide not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.0 percent in May to 4.4 percent. Crawford … more
Protecting Missouri’s natural resources is an ongoing and challenging task. The challenge is made easier when private citizen groups – as well as state agencies – can provide … more
The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals of up to $500, each, to help Missouri cultural heritage institutions preserve and provide access to local history. The deadline for … more
Seasonal eating has been a trending topic on social media platforms, but what does it really mean? Sarah McEnnis, a registered dietitian at Phelps Health, answers all your questions about this … more
As another school year kicks off in Missouri, traffic fatalities in the state are down - so far - for the third consecutive year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1-Aug. 24, 2025, 577 people were … more
Missouri House Bill 594 (HB 594), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, is landmark legislation that eliminates tax on capital gains for individuals and provides a path for corporations in … more
The Ozark Rivers Audubon Chapter, the Meramec Hills Master Naturalist Chapter and the Rolla Outdoor Collaborative School are once again proud to host the annual Fall Nature Festival to take place … more
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Invasive plants are meeting their match. Driven by the desire to protect Missouri’s ecosystems, a University of Missouri research team created a low-cost method to track … more
Gov. Mike Kehoe made his first round of budget vetoes hurt Missouri lawmakers where it matters most, in the earmarked state funds they added to spending plans this year. Kehoe on Monday signed … more
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Treasurer’s Office kicked off its annual outreach efforts for unclaimed property this month by publishing a total of over 175,000 names of those who have … more
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