For the past 30 years or more, a giant Christmas tree glistens on the lawn of the Missouri...
Annual Missouri holiday tradition is back – the search for tree to put on Governor’s Mansion lawn
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Outdoors
Parson’s disaster declaration approved by federal government
The federal government has approved Gov. Mike Parson’s request for a major disaster declaration...
University of Missouri gets Midwest’s first autonomous tractor
A brand new all-electric, self-driving tractor has been unveiled at the University of Missouri....
Mountain lion kills elk in southern Missouri
There’s been a spike in mountain lion sightings in Missouri. The most recent sighting happened...
Missouri’s drought conditions take slight step backwards
(Lincoln, NE) -- This week's U.S. Drought Monitor shows Missouri's drought conditions have taken a...
Find a Missouri cooling center nearest you
Another scorcher of a week is expected to be in store for Missouri, according to the National...
Large pumpkin winner no stranger to state fair contest
A regular participant in the Missouri State Fair contest to see who can grow the largest pumpkin...
Missouri preps for federal disaster declaration request
Gov. Mike Parson is preparing to make a federal disaster declaration request for Missouri in...
Wash U scientist developing technology to improve monitoring wildfires
Missouri has been experiencing smoky conditions from Canadian wildfires this summer. Roger...
U.S. Coast Guard busts chartered boat at Lake of the Ozarks
The party is over for a chartered boat on one of Missouri's summer tourist hot spots. On July 1,...
Drought worsens in Missouri; exceptional drought hits swath of central Missouri
Missouri continues to dry out. The latest U.S. drought monitor map shows an oval-like portion of...
Missouri Department of Conservation on fish kill events (LISTEN)
The sudden death of fish in lakes or streams happen in Missouri about 100 times each year. One...
Wingnuts Flying Circus to converge in Tarkio this weekend
Tarkio, in northwest Missouri is planning on ringing in the red, white, and blue this weekend with...
Jefferson City to ring in Independence Day with Salute to America
The Capital City is getting ready to ring in the red, white, and blue with the 2023 Salute to...
Keep a watchful eye on the Spotted Lanternfly in Missouri
Another invasive species is feeding on Missouri’s forests and food supply. It’s called the Spotted...
What you need to know about heat-related illnesses
Three-quarters of Missouri is under a heat advisory through Friday evening. Forecasters predict...
A buzz kill: Cold snap takes a bite out of Missouri’s wine and grape industry
Some of Missouri’s grapes have died on the vine because of a harsh winter and spring. Jim...
Need to cool off? Find a Missouri cooling center near you
Another scorcher of a week is expected to be in store for Missouri. Temps could reach triple...
Ways for livestock producers to deal with black vultures (LISTEN)
Black Vultures are posing an issue for livestock producers. While turkey vultures will only...
Things that go boom: Missouri fireworks retailers are open for business
Missouri’s fireworks retailers are all fired up this time of year. Seasonal fireworks stands...
Looking for an elevated outdoor escape? Missouri has glamping options
If you’re looking to enjoy the great outdoors this summer but with amenities that make you feel a...
Hunting and Fishing in Missouri may become more expensive (LISTEN)
Hunting and fishing check the box on many Missourians' hobby lists. It is also a relative bargain...
Preparing yourself for black bear encounters (LISTEN)
Let’s talk about the black bear population in Missouri. Interactions have been on the rise and now...
Camping at your Missouri State Parks (LISTEN)
We live in a day and age when the prices of everything continue to go up and Missourians are...
Hunting and fishing permits will likely cost more in Missouri next year
It’ll likely get more expensive to hunt and fish in Missouri, but not by much. The Missouri...
Thousands of Missourians apply to go elk and black bear hunting this year
Missouri has sold nearly 14,000 elk and black bear hunting permit applications this year. The...
Governor declares drought alert in Missouri
The current U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or parts of 60 Missouri counties are...
Missouri police department warns public to avoid wrestling bears
Not to be the bearer of bad news but wrestling with a bear could end badly. The Salem Police...
Get the S’mores and hotdogs ready. Camping season is here
Camping is a great way to unplug from the everyday noise we call life and Missouri State Parks...
Missouri wants to shore up fishing and hunting permit prices
Missouri is targeting the price of most hunting permits, as well as fishing, trapping, and...