Missouri Press Releases

Governor Kehoe Announces SEMA and FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Severe Weather System that Began June 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2026 Governor Kehoe Announces SEMA and FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Severe Weather System that Began June 4 Third round of Joint PDAs this year for storm damage in Missouri Today, Governor Mike Kehoe …

Department of Natural Resources Seeks Contractor for Home Energy Rebates

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 17, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, has released a request for proposals to identify a contractor to deliver two Home Energy …

TENEX.ai Named Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs

TENEX.ai, the leader in agentic‑native, human‑led security operations, announced it has been named the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TENEX.ai, the leader in …

Jillian McCoy, MA, Recognized By Influential Women, Redefining Leadership In Criminal Investigations

WEBSTER GROVES, MO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First Female Commander in Webster Groves Police Department History Leads with Integrity, Operational Excellence, and Commitment to Advancing Women in Public Safety Webster Groves, …

Attorney General Hanaway Announces Successful Illegal Gaming Seizure In St. Francois County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office, alongside the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and the Park Hills Police Department, executed an illegal gaming search warrant leading to ­13 criminal …

Seal Coat Operations to Impact Traffic on Route F in Dunklin County

SIKESTON – Contractor crews will be making driving surface improvements with a 12-foot width restriction on Route F in Dunklin County.   This section of roadway is located between Route 412 and the Arkansas State Line.  Weather permitting, work will take …

Seal Coat Operations to Impact Traffic on Route N in Dunklin County

SIKESTON – Contractor crews will be making driving surface improvements with a 12-foot width restriction on Route N in Dunklin County.   This section of roadway is located between Route 412 and the Route 164.  Weather permitting, work will take place  …

Westbound Interstate 44 to Remain CLOSED at Exit 11 for Extended Period

JASPER COUNTY - Due to an incident on the Oklahoma Turnpike, westbound Interstate 44 is CLOSED at mile marker 11 near the Missouri-Oklahoma state line for an extended and unknown duration. The Missouri Department of Transportation recommends all drivers …

Route NN in Perry County Closed for Bridge Replacement

SIKESTON—Route NN in Perry County will be closed as construction crews replace the bridge over the South Fork Saline Creek.  This section of roadway is located between County Road 840 and Peaceful Valley Drive near Brewer, Missouri.  Weather permitting, …

Route Y in Stoddard County Closed for Bridge Maintenance

SIKESTON—Route Y in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.  This section of roadway is located between Route N and County Road 579 near Bell City, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will …

Route 179 at Rock Creek in Cole County opens ahead of schedule

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Missouri Route 179 bridge over Rock Creek, just north of Cole County Route Z, is now open. After replacing the bridge deck, construction crews were able to reopen the bridge to all traffic on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – ahead of …

Lane closures on I-70 near mile marker 85 for bridge demolition, June 24-26

Nitrogen Ave. bridge over I-70 to close for reconstruction SALINE COUNTY – Crews will be conducting lane closures on Interstate 70 near mile marker 85.8 from Wednesday, June 24 at approximately 7 a.m. until Friday, June 26 at approximately 7 a.m., for the …

St. Louis Work Zones June 18-24

Ramp CLOSED on SB US-169 to Lou Holland/Richards Rd for pavement work, ONGOING - June 19

CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation CLOSED the ramp on U.S. Route 169 southbound to Lou Hollands/Richards Road, ONGOING until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, for pavement work. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to …

May 2026 Monthly Jobs Report

Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 3,400 jobs in May 2026, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent. Private industry employment increased by 2,400 jobs and government employment increased by 1,000 jobs. Over the …

Route Z in Wayne County Closed for Culvert Replacement

Sikeston—Route Z in Wayne County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.  This section of roadway is located from County Road 516 to County Road 524.   Weather permitting, work will take place  …

Department of Natural Resources awards $7.3 million in assistance to Iberia

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 17, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $7.3 million in financial assistance to the city of Iberia for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The city estimates the project to total $8.4 million …

MoDNR selects global firm to develop the Missouri Critical Minerals Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 17, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey is partnering with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority and Guidehouse, a global consulting firm, to develop a new Missouri …

Missouri PSC Encourages Consumers to Prepare for Summer Heat and Manage Energy Use - pr-26-79

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 17, 2026 Contact: Sarah Fontaine (573) 751-9300 PR-26-79   JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. ---  As Missouri enters the summer season, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is encouraging consumers to take proactive …

National WWI Museum and Memorial Introduces All-Access Ticket for FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City Dates

Visitors to the Museum and Memorial will receive guaranteed entry to FIFA Fan Festival™ KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National WWI Museum and Memorial is offering an All-Access Ticket for visitors during FIFA …