/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:53:17 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/83490 83490 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:50:01 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for Feb. 17-20 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 15:50 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from Feb. 17 until Feb. 20. No work is scheduled on Mon., Feb. 16 due to the holiday. All work is weather permitting. CLAY COUNTY Interstate 435 southbound ramp to Interstate 35 southbound and U.S. Highway 69: right lane of the ramp closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., for bridge work and brush cutting. CLAY COUNTY & JACKSON COUNTY Missouri Highway 9 bridge over the Missouri River (Heart of America Bridge): bike/pedestrian path closed on Thursday, Feb. 19, from approximately 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., for drain cleaning. JACKSON COUTNY Interstate 35 northbound and southbound between 17th St. and 21st St.: various lane closures on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 17, from approximately 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for barrier wall repair. Details: Various lane closures on NB and SB I-35 in Jackson County for barrier wall repairs, Feb. 17-18 | Missouri Department of Transportation Missouri Highway 291 northbound at Mulberry St.: right lane closed from Tuesday., Feb. 17 until Thursday., Feb. 19, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for drainage work. U.S. Highway 71 southbound ramp to 22nd St.: right turn closed from ramp to 22nd St. westbound on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from approximately 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., for median repairs. LAFAYETTE COUNTY Missouri Highway 23 between U.S. Highway 24 and Johnson County line: flagging operations from Tuesday, Feb. 17 until Wednesday, Feb. 18, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for shoulder repair work. MO-23 between 14th St. & 15th St.: flagging operation on Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for drainage work. RAY COUNTY Route C between 216th St. and end of state maintenance: flagging operations on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 18, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for brush removal. Route Y between Missouri Highway 10 and Crystal Dr., flagging operations on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for brush cutting. Route E between Route PP and 224th St.: flagging operations from Wednesday, Feb. 18 until Friday, Feb. 20, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush removal. Route Y at Crystal Dr.: flagging operations on Thursday, Feb. 19, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for culvert replacement work. MoDOT maintenance crews often perform other tasks throughout the work week such as pothole patching, litter pick-up, snow plowing, brush cutting, and other operations that are not included above as they pose limited impacts to traffic. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 08:46 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-five-gubernatorial-appointments-1 15991 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:31:19 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Fri, 02/13/2026 - 15:31 February 13, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced five gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.Brian Eyestone, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Mr. Eyestone is the longtime president and CEO of Members 1st Credit Union in St. Louis. He previously served as chair of the Missouri Credit Union Association and is currently a member of America's Credit Unions' Small Union Committee. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Illinois State University.Michael Flagg, of Columbia, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Mr. Flagg currently serves as vice president of strategic isotope development and distribution at AZIsotopes, and previously worked as director of strategic relationships for BWXT Medical Ltd. He also previously served as the hazardous materials manager for Missouri Task Force One. Flagg earned a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Missouri-Columbia.Fred Kostecki, of St. Louis, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.Mr. Kostecki currently serves as the managing partner of RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis and previously held the role of partner and chairman of RubinBrown's Assurance Services Group. He previously served as a board member and North American regional chair of Baker Tilly International. He currently serves on the board for the Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Kostecki earned a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.Jason Napuli, DC, of Wildwood, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Dr. Napuli is the chief of chiropractic and complementary and integrative health at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, where he also directs the Chiropractic Integrated Practice Residency Program. He also serves as a major in the United States Air Force Medical Services Corps. He holds an adjunct faculty appointment at Logan University. Napuli holds a Doctor of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College, a Master of Business Administration from Binghampton University, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brooklyn College.Jenna Sweeney, of Nixa, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Ms. Sweeney currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of TelComm Credit Union in Springfield. She previously worked as the vice president at Ozark Bank. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement as co-founder of 100 Fold of Christian County. Sweeney holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor's degree from Western Governors University.### https://www.modot.org/node/83489 83489 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:50:01 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 14:50 Feb. 16 - 22, 2026 All Counties  In addition to the work listed below, other moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment.  All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.  Boone County    U.S. Route 63 – Interchange improvements at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) continue. Most of the current planned work is not expected to impact traffic, but motorists should be alert for crews and equipment in close proximity to the traveling public. Slow down, use caution, and obey all construction signing. This project is scheduled to continue through November 2026.  Interstate 70 – New pavement construction from west of St. Charles Road (near mile marker 130) to the Callaway County line (near mile marker 136) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. **  Callaway County  I-70 – Pothole patching planned Feb. 16, eastbound only, at mile marker 140. The driving (right) lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Missouri Route 94 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 17, east of Logan Creek bridge. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route PP – Culvert replacement planned Feb. 18 at Middle River bridge. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  U.S. Route 54 – Roadside work planned Feb. 19 – 20 from Middle River to Route BB.  North Outer Road 70 (Old U.S. Route 40) – CLOSED for a culvert replacement project at Sallees Creek, west of Kingdom City (near I-70 mile marker 146.4). Motorists must use an alternate route during the closure, which is expected to continue through February 2026. **  I-70 – New pavement construction continues from Route M (near mile marker 144) to Kingdom City (near mile marker 148) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. **  Camden County  U.S. Route 54 – Navigation light replacement planned Feb. 18 – 19 over the Grand Glaize bridge. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The schedule of work and associated ramp closures is:  Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Westbound Grand Glaize bridge.     The ramp from Osage Beach Parkway to westbound U.S. Route 54 will be CLOSED, and motorists will need to use an alternate route.   The ramp from westbound U.S. Route 54 to Jefferies Road is expected to remain open.    Thursday, Feb. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Eastbound Grand Glaize bridge.     The ramp from Osage Beach Parkway to eastbound U.S. Route 54 will be CLOSED, and motorists will need to use an alternate route.    The ramp from eastbound U.S. Route 54 to Passover Road is expected to remain open.      U.S. Route 54 – Pavement widening and driveway entrance improvements continue. Traffic is shifted between Business Route 5 and Bumper Hill Road, with one lane open in each direction, but no center turn lane. Drainage and driveway work scheduled from L.A. Drive to Hopkins Avenue. The traffic shift is expected to remain in place through spring 2026.  Crawford County  I-44 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 17 – 20, westbound only, from mile marker 226 to mile marker 218 (Sullivan to Bourbon).  Route BB – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 17 – 20. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.   Outer Road 44 – Pavement repairs planned Feb. 17 – 20 from Route U to Route F. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes 49, M, and V – Roadside work planned Feb. 17 – 20. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.   Howard County  Missouri Route 5 – Roadside work planned Feb. 17 – 20 from Route DD to U.S. Route 40. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Laclede County  I-44 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 17 – 20 from mile marker 145 to mile marker 140 (Stoutland to Sleeper).  Route 5 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 17 – 20 in the city limits of Lebanon from 7th Street to Bland Road. One lane will be closed.   Maries County  Missouri Routes 42 and 28 – Roadside work planned Feb. 17 – 20. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Route 28 – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 17 – 20 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 42 – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over the Maries River. A signed detour is in place to direct motorist around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026. (The Fly Creek Bridge on Route 42 will close soon after the Maries River Bridge reopens. The Fly Creek Bridge will remain closed through August 2026.)  Moniteau County  U.S. Route 50 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 17 – 20 from Flag Spring Road to County Line Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Morgan County  Route 52 and Route 5 intersection – Roundabout construction continues in Versailles. The project is scheduled for completion in March 2026.  Phelps County  U.S. Route 63 – Culvert replacement planned from Route W to County Road 5300 Feb. 17 – 20. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route A – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 17 – 20 from Route E to the Maries County line. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route BB – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 17 – 20 from Forum Drive to Country Club Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes O and T – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 17 – 20. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Missouri Route 72 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Rolla. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2026.  Pulaski County  Missouri Route 17 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 17 – 20 from Crocker to Waynesville. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes D, HH, and PP – Shoulder work planned Feb. 17 – 20. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Washington County  Missouri Route 185 – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 17 – 20 at Route A. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation over the Union Pacific Railroad. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane. Motorists should expect delays. For more information about the work stoppage: https://www.modot.org/node/80126   **This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70.  MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.    For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ###  Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 07:50 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/83428 83428 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Reminder: Mercer County Route JJ West Honey Creek Bridge to close Feb. 16 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 13:30 Bridge deck replacement project in Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan Counties ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted E&C Bridge, LLC to complete a bridge deck replacement project on four bridges in Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan Counties. The Mercer County Route JJ bridge over West Honey Creek, near Spickard, is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Feb. 16. Traffic Impacts: The Route JJ bridge will be closed beginning Feb. 16 through early April. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route around the closure. Listed below are the remaining bridges included in this project with estimated start dates: Putnam County Route FF over Shoal Creek, near Livonia, scheduled to begin Feb. 23. Mercer County Route E over West Medicine Creek, near Harris, scheduled to begin March 2. Sullivan County Route OO over Locust Creek, near Milan, scheduled to begin May 11. For more information about this project, visit: Route E, Route FF, Route JJ, and Route OO Bridge Deck Replacement in Multiple Counties | Missouri Department of Transportation. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visiting www.modot.org/northwest. Facebook | X | Instagram  Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Project Webpage Route E, Route FF, Route JJ, and Route OO Bridge Deck Replacement in Multiple Counties | Missouri Department of Transportation. Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 06:28 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/83426 83426 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:02 +0000 MoDOT: Greene County Route MM Realignment Project in Republic Focus of Public Meeting regan.mitchell Fri, 02/13/2026 - 12:30 Thursday, February 26 Project Route MM Roadway Realignment in Greene County Republic, Greene County – Those interested in the Greene County Route MM Realignment Project in Republic are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, February 26, to discuss traffic impacts during construction and project information, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursday, February 26, at the Republic City Council Chambers, 4221 S. Wilson’s Creek Blvd, Republic. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions. Those unable to attend the in-person hearing can view exhibits and get project information by visiting www.modot.org/southwest. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback. This informational meeting marks the third in a series of public meetings held to engage the community on this project. Previous opportunities for public input were offered in February 2022 and April 2024. MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Southwest District Communications at 417.895.7600 by February 17. Project highlights: Build new Route MM between Farm Road 160 and Route 60 Widening of Route MM to 4 lanes between Farm Road 160 and Haile Street Roundabout on Route MM (Brookline Avenue) at Farm Road 160 8" raised concrete median from Route 60 to Haile Street with breaks at new Stone Falls Road/Commercial St. intersection Build a bridge over BNSF Railroad south of Haile Street Farm Road 164 closed west of Route 60 Expand the existing intersection at Route 60 & Stone Creek Drive and connect to the new Route MM Close BNSF Railroad crossings at Route 60 and Farm Road 170, Route MM and Farm Road 168, and East Haile Street/Orr Street in Brookline Pedestrian trail along east side of the new Route MM from Route 60 to the pedestrian underpass east of new bridge over BNSF Railroad Sidewalk and pedestrian access improvements from Route 60 to Haile Street Traffic Impacts Route MM at Farm Road 160 to be CLOSED during construction of the roundabout Lane closures on Route 60 near the existing Commercial Avenue/Farm Road 103 intersection Stone Creek Road and Commercial Avenue/Farm Road 103 CLOSED at Route 60 for up to 90 days Existing intersection at Route 60 and Commercial Avenue/Farm Road 103 permanently closed following project completion Farm Road 164 west of Route 60 is permanently closed following project completion Railroad crossings closed at Route 60 and Farm Road 170, Route MM and Farm Road 168, and East Haile Street/Orr Street in Brookline Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, February 16 Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Columbia The estimated project cost is $22.7 million. The project is scheduled for completion by May 2028. END For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:27 Regan Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District Missouri Department of Transportation 3025 East Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: (417) 895-7600 Email: swcr@modot.mo.gov website: www.modot.org/sw https://www.modot.org/node/83425 83425 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:10:02 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, Feb. 16-22. Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 12:10 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Feb. 16-22. There may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Andrew County Route C – Utility work at County Road 190, Feb. 4-13. Buchanan County Gene Field Road Bridge – CLOSED due to damage from being struck by an oversized load. The project was awarded to Clarkson Construction Company. https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county Route 752 (Alabama Street) – CLOSED from U.S. Route 59 to Sherman Street for an intersection improvement project through February 2026. (Contractor: Amino Bros. Co., Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-u-missouri-route-59-and-missouri-route-752-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) – Traffic signal upgrade project at Messaine Street, Feb. 16-March 8. Traffic on Messanie Street will not be able to access the Belt Highway.  Traffic on the Belt Highway will not be able to access Messanie Street.  Traffic will be able to continue to use the Belt Highway in both directions. Caldwell County Route D – Bridge replacement project at the Shoal Creek Bridge through March 2026. The roadway may be narrowed to one lane. (Contractor: Cale Seymour Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/route-d-bridge-replacement-caldwell. Chariton County Route PP – CLOSED at the Mid-Fork Chariton River Overflow Bridge for replacement projects through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Puzzle Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through mid-March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route O – CLOSED at the Bee Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Little Chariton River Bridge for a deck replacement project through March 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-d-route-jj-and-route-kk-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Clinton County Route A – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Station Lane to Witt Road, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DeKalb County Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Smith Road to Frost Road, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harrison County Route W – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 267th Street to 255th Street, Feb. 20, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Holt County I-29 – Tree cutting northbound from the 76.0 mile marker to the 77.4 mile marker, Feb. 18 I-29 – Tree cutting southbound at the on ramp from U.S. Route 159 (exit 79), Feb. 19. Linn County Route 11 – CLOSED at the Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route 139 - CLOSED at the Parson Creek Bridge, north of Meadville, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED for a culvert replacement 1-mile north of Route C, Feb. 17-20. Livingston County Route K – CLOSED at the North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Mercer County Route JJ – CLOSED at the West Honey Creek Bridge for a deck replacement project Feb. 16 through early April. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties Nodaway County U.S. Route 71 – Pothole patching from Route AB to Route FF, Feb. 17-18. Route EE – Roadside work at 190th Street, Feb. 18-19, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The road will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone. Route 46 – Pothole patching from Route HH to Route 113, Feb. 19. Sullivan County Route PP – CLOSED at the West Locust Creek Bridge through June 2026, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek bridge due to deterioration. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in the spring of 2026 through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle Worth County Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement at the West Fork Grand River Bridge through mid-February 2026. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-46-and-route-w-bridge-replacement-worth --- *1 This bridge is part of the NWBB (Northwest Bridge Bundle) program. The design-build team is Capital-Horner & Shifrin. More info: NWBB program web page.   ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:05 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-three-judicial-appointments 15986 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:35:11 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Three Judicial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:35 February 13, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three judicial appointments to the 16th and 22nd Judicial Circuits.Michelle Cocayne, of Kansas City, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 16thJudicial Circuit.Ms. Cocayne is an attorney at the Law Office of Joe Ramboldt, LLC, and previously practiced at Turney LG, LLC. Prior to entering private practice, she served as an assistant prosecutor for Clay County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religious Studies from Bradley University and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. Cocayne will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge J. Dale Youngs.Catherine Dierker, of St. Louis, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 22nd Judicial Circuit.Ms. Dierker currently serves as an associate circuit judge in the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Before her appointment, she worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Missouri Attorney General's Office and the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from George Washington University, a Master of Arts in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama from University College Dublin, and her Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. Dierker will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David C. Mason. Karma Johnson, of St. Louis, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge in the 22nd Judicial Circuit.Ms. Johnson is currently the owner of the Law Office of Karma Q. Edwards, Esq., and a municipal judge for the City of St. Louis. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law. Johnson will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Patrick E. Richmond to the circuit bench. ### https://www.modot.org/node/83423 83423 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:02 +0000 MoDOT to close northbound US 67 ramp to northbound I-55 overnight Monday Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:00 Project Interstate 55 Corridor Upgrades in Jefferson County JEFFERSON COUNTY- A ramp closure scheduled for tonight in Jefferson County has been rescheduled until next week. Monday, February 16, MoDOT will close the northbound US Route 67 loop ramp to northbound I-55. The ramp will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound US 67 traffic will access northbound I-55 by continuing on northbound US 67 to Route A, turning west on Route A to I-55 and using Route A entrance ramp to access northbound I-55. Detours will be signed.  For additional information about current and upcoming detours and project status, please visit the I-55 Corridor Improvement project website at: Interstate 55 Corridor Upgrades in Jefferson | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). For up-to-date traffic and travel info, motorists can check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.                                                                                   ###   Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:52 Steve Miller Communications Manager St. Louis District Phone: 314-453-1807E-mail: steve.miller@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/83424 83424 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Route J in Stoddard County Reduced for Drainage Repairs Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:00 SIKESTON—Route J in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.   This section of roadway is located from County Road 413 to County Road 437 near Bloomfield, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.  The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.     ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:52 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/83421 83421 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:20:02 +0000 BUS 60 in Butler County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:20 SIKESTON—Business 60 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane with a 13-foot width restriction as construction crews perform bridge maintenance.  This section of roadway is located from Riverview Drive to Old Highway B in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Weather permitting, the eastbound lanes will be worked on from Monday, March 9 at 7 a.m. through Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. The westbound lanes will follow taking place from Friday, April 17 at 7 a.m. through Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. The work zone will remain in place 24 hours a day until work is completed.   The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, please contact Resident Engineer Matthew Wilkerson at (573) 472-5235, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit www.modot.org/southeast.  ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:10 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/83419 83419 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:20:02 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, February 17 - 27, 2026 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/13/2026 - 09:20 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Clark County Route A – February 23 – 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 127 to CR 207 near Wyaconda between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Route A – February 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to CR 208 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Lincoln County U.S. Route 61 – February 18 - 19, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from Missouri Route 47 to Moscow Mills city limits between 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place at the location where crews are actively working daily. Route H – February 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route PP to Buck Creek Road near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route PP – February 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Lyon Road to Rattermann Road near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Macon County U.S. Route 63 (Northbound) – February 19 – 20, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from Lake Street to Kale Road near Macon between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place at the location where crews are actively working. Route V – February 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from First Street to Vine Street at Anabel between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route V – February 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 36 to North First Street at Anabel between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route V – February 19 – 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Oxford Street to Mahogany Street near Anabel between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Monroe County U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) – February 17 – 18, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from CR 519 to Route HH between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) – February 19 – 20 & 23 - 24, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from CR 533 to CR 391 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) – February 25 - 26, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from Route N to CR 591 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) – February 26 - 27, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from CR 594 to Route W between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pike County Route PP – February 26, CLOSED  for culvert replacement operations from CR 326 to CR 327 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Scotland County Route H – February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 821 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Fri, 02/13/2026 - 02:17 Karen Barbano Customer Service Representative Northeast District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Northeast District karen.barbano@modot.mo.gov 573-248-2584 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/2423 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=2423 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:11:37 +0000 House Democrats spoke with reporters and fielded their questions about work on the next state budget and other issues from this week in the legislature. https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-missouri-among-first-states-join-trump 15981 at https://governor.mo.gov Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:44:08 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Missouri Among First States to Join Trump Administration's “A Home for Every Child” Initiative Gabrielle.Picard Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:44 February 12, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division (DSS-CD) announced the State of Missouri's participation in the “A Home for Every Child” initiative, launched by the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), reinforcing Missouri's commitment to protecting children and ensuring every child has access to a safe and loving home.ACF’s “A Home for Every Child” includes reimagining the federal child welfare accountability system to one that actually works and delivers improved outcomes for children and families. In late December, ACF offered states a choice to either remain on the traditional Program Improvement Plan (PIP) under the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) or opt into a new PIP — connected to the “A Home for Every Child” initiative — designed to generate meaningful data and inform a comprehensive moderation of the CFSR.Missouri is the second state to opt into the new PIP, and ACF is partnering with DSS-CD to improve these outdated federal reporting requirements. ACF understands that when administrative red tape is removed, staff have more time to focus on helping children. Missouri shares these values and is proud to be a partner in this effort.“By joining the Trump Administration's 'A Home for Every Child’ initiative, Missouri is strengthening our child welfare system, supporting foster families, and reaffirming our commitment to protecting our most vulnerable children,” said Governor Kehoe. “We’re proud to be an early leader in this partnership and build on the work already underway in our state to cut out bureaucracy and help ensure more Missouri children grow up in environments where they feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.”Missouri’s participation in “A Home for Every Child” is part of ACF’s larger effort to achieve a foster-home-to-child ratio greater than 1:1 nationwide. This means not only increasing available homes for children who need them, but also working to safely reduce the number of children entering care through prevention and family-strengthening strategies. By joining ACF, Missouri will now have child welfare data – including their ratio of foster homes-to-children – published more frequently in hopes of informing decisions that lead to better outcomes for children and families.Governor Mike Kehoe and Children’s Division leadership welcomed ACF Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams and ACF officials to Jefferson City to commemorate the launch of this collaborative effort.Governor Kehoe and Assistant Secretary Adams together signed a Joint Proclamation, reflecting their shared intent to enter into the new PIP to advance continuous improvement in the child welfare system. View the Joint Proclamation at this link. “The Trump Administration is proud to partner with Governor Kehoe to remove red tape and reduce bureaucratic busywork in child welfare so caseworkers can spend more time actually serving children and families across Missouri,” said ACF Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams. “Through our partnership with Missouri on 'A Home for Every Child,' we hope to build a better child welfare system that delivers timely data to drive decisions centered around the best interest of children.”Missouri will collaborate with federal and legislative partners and multi-disciplinary teams to implement innovative practices that improve placement stability, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver better outcomes for children.Today's announcement marks a critical step forward in building a child welfare system that moves with urgency, supports families effectively, and delivers better outcomes for children across the state.“This initiative strengthens the work already underway in Missouri to ensure children are placed in safe, supportive homes as quickly as possible,” said Sara Smith, DSS-CD Director. “By targeting efforts to expand our network of foster families and increase support for caregivers, we are building a more responsive child welfare system – one that prioritizes stability and helps children and families succeed.”### https://www.modot.org/node/83376 83376 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:02 +0000 REMINDER Closure of MO 7 in Pleasant Hill for Bridge Replacement, Feb. 16 - Dec. 2026 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 02/12/2026 - 09:00 Project Missouri Route 7 Bridge Replacement over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Cass County REMINDER: CASS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the Missouri Route 7 bridge over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Pleasant Hill for replacement beginning on Monday, February 16 at 7:00 a.m. until December 2026. Official signed detours: Northbound Traffic: Missouri Route P to MO 291 and MO 58 Southbound Traffic: MO 58 to MO 291 The current truss bridge (Dr. Fred L Seevers Memorial Bridge) was built in 1948 and is nearing the end of its service life. This project will require the closure of MO 7 during construction and intermittent impacts to the Rock Island Trail. The bridge will be replaced with a girder-style bridge. Details on the project can be found here: Missouri Route 7 Bridge Replacement over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Cass County | Missouri Department of Transportation Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 02/12/2026 - 01:50 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://dese.mo.gov/sbe-feb-meeting-recap 33181 at https://dese.mo.gov Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:04:38 +0000 State Board of Education February Meeting Recap Nicholas Luebrecht Wed, 02/11/2026 - 16:04 Read more about State Board of Education February Meeting Recap JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  The State Board of