FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Nov. 3 – 7 Missourians encouraged to take precautions ahead of winter weather season JEFFERSON CITY – After a seemingly quick shift from summer to fall, winter in Missouri …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2025 President Trump Approves FEMA Individual Assistance for 20 Counties to Assist Missourians Impacted by March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding JEFFERSON CITY – Today, the Missouri State Emergency …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2025 Department of Public Safety invites small volunteer fire departments to apply now for $15,000 state-funded equipment grants Almost $1.5 million is available for volunteer fire service agencies with annual operating …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 02, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Nearly $10 Million in State Grants Awarded to Missouri Blue Shield Communities Communities that joined Governor Kehoe’s crime-fighting initiative earned up to $50,000 each in funding for …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024 18 law enforcement officers, 11 members of the fire service, 2 corrections officers, 1 court officer, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2025 President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Memorial Weekend Severe Storms Dade, Douglas, Ozark, Vernon, and Webster counties have been approved for FEMA Public …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 Governor Kehoe Signs Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act into Law Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 71, containing the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act that delivers support for first …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 08, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Additional Funding Available for Law Enforcement Recruits with Missouri Blue Scholarship Law enforcement recruits can now receive up to $6,000 from Missouri Blue Scholarship program following …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 07, 2025 Division of Fire Safety investigations show three Missouri deaths and multiple injuries appear to have involved fireworks from July 3 to July 4 The celebration of July 4th has led to an alarming number of deaths and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 02, 2025 Governor Kehoe Provides Update on State of Missouri's Continued Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts Today, Governor Mike Kehoe shared the following updates on the State of Missouri’s support for communities …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 Missouri opens registration for expanded 2nd annual free health and wellness conference for first responders September conference to build resilience among first responders has been expanded to 3 days with seminars on …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 01, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Over 200 Communities Earned Missouri Blue Shield Designation for Commitment to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety Blue Shield counties, cities, and towns will be eligible on July 1 to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2025 Governor Kehoe Applauds Accomplishments of Joint Recovery Effort One Month After EF-3 Tornado Devastated St. Louis United effort of state, local, and volunteer groups has made tremendous progress in assisting tornado …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Special Session to Address Disaster Relief for Missourians, Tax Incentives for Economic Development, and Budget Appropriations Today, during a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2025 Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Devastating May 16 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2025 Higginsville Cemetery Representative named Missouri State Team Member of the Month for actions to prevent a suicide Jennifer Rehmsmeyer sprang into action when she took phone call from distraught veteran Jennifer …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2025 Governor Kehoe Provides Update on May 16 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Today, Governor Mike Kehoe provided an update on the recovery efforts following the devastating severe storms and tornadoes that struck on May 16, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2025 Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington Counties for Destructive April 29 Severe Storms Today, Governor Mike Kehoe requested that President Donald …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2025 President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Requests for Major Disaster Declaration to Assist Missourians Impacted by March 14-15 and March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding Today, Governor Mike Kehoe …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Activation of the Missouri National Guard to Support Tornado Recovery Operations in St. Louis Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the Missouri National Guard will activate and deploy up to …
