by admin | Jun 17, 2021 | History, News, Politics / Govt
The 92nd and newest facility in Missouri’s state parks system is the Sappington African American Cemetery state historic site in west-central Missouri’s Saline County, near Arrow Rock. The cemetery is located in the district of U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 1, 2021 | Business, Crime / Courts, Education, Health / Medicine, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Shasta Miller says a former foster child put it best: a Missouri Department of Social Services unit has helped more in four months than anyone else has in 17 years. “I want to see more youth get the help that I received because they deserve it,’” the child said. That...
by Alisa Nelson | Jun 19, 2020 | Entertainment, Health / Medicine, Legislature, News, Outdoors
Missouri’s 91 state parks have had a spike in visitor traffic during the coronavirus era. David Kelly, Deputy Director of Missouri State Parks, says workers and volunteers are keeping busy. “What I’ve heard from some staff is like almost every weekend is like a...
by Alisa Nelson | May 18, 2020 | Business, Entertainment, Health / Medicine, News, Outdoors
The coronavirus has led to many closures around the state over the past two months to help reduce the spread of the respiratory disease. Some businesses in St. Louis city and St. Louis County reopen today – with some restrictions. Malls, other retailer locations,...
by Alisa Nelson | May 6, 2020 | Entertainment, Health / Medicine, News, Outdoors
The Missouri State Parks and Missouri State Parks Foundation have cancelled this year’s Katy Trail Ride. The annual event was scheduled to begin Monday, June 22. In a press release, the state says the move was made out of an abundance of caution and to protect...
