Missouri Government News

The Missouri National Guard Veterans Recognition Program is offering more than 1,500 medals to the Families of Missouri National Guardsmen and United States' military Veterans who served in World War I. Descendants of the WWI Veterans are encouraged to contact the program to apply for the medals on a first-serve basis.

Are the bridges you drive over each day safe? That's the question we started asking the Missouri Department of Transportation after a truck hit a bridge last night in Washington State, causing it to collapse.

As road work continues to improve Memorial Parkway, it is important to modify your day-to-day driving behaviors in order to remain safe in the construction zones.

The City of Macon and the Missouri Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for improvements to Maffrey Street.

The Department of Natural Resources reports two beaches will remain closed for the opening weekend.

Crowder College is offering a basic motorcycle rider course as part of its community education programming.

The Blanchette bridge is demolished on Dec. 4, 2012. The new westbound span will open in August, three months ahead of schedule.

Jack Campbell will be retiring at the end of this year, after serving as city campbellattorney for the City of Parkville for 29 years.

Missouri motorcyclists would benefit from several bills awaiting the governor's signature this year, but a top-tier priority to waive the state's helmet law for most adults didn't make it out of the proposal parking lot.

The Heart of Missouri American Red Cross Chapter is warning Mid-Missourians about a scammer trying to get donations from residents.

Documents retrieved from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources show the city of Ashland has been cited for illegal dumping.

Frustrated by traffic jams during rush hour as you try to travel past Highway 40/I-6 on Route 141? The Missouri Department of Transportation is hoping to add improvements over the next several years that might alleviate some of the issues.

Missouri General Assembly Gives Final Approval to Rep. Chrissy Sommer's Bill to Eliminate Double Taxation for Businesses JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

Under Missouri law, anyone convicted of first-degree murder is either sentenced to death or to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Starting at midnight, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close Route 54 between the Osage River Bridge and the Route 242 interchange.

Patrick Drury, 29, will spend 25 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to two charges of child porn.

In Howell County, Mo., three pieces of land are being made available free of charge-yes, free of charge-for gun manufacturers looking to move from unfriendly territory.

PCI applauds the passing of "No Play, No Pay" and Workers' Comp Reform in Missouri; new legislation also permits electronic proof of insurance for consumers.

Born Jan. 3, 2008, Lucas knew much pain and suffering in his four short years. Missouri social workers either dismissed or overlooked signs that he was abused, including comments made by the little boy himself.

Now that the Missouri legislature mercifully has adjourned for the year, Gov. Jay Nixon should waste no time in vetoing House Bill 253, the final iteration of the unfair, unwise and unproductive session-long effort to cut state income tax rates.